Aircraft Paint Technician

Bombardier, Inc; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance plans (Dental, medical, life

Retirement savings plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Bombardier Wichita Service/Completion Center is seeking a paint technician to prep and paint aircraft surfaces, mask areas, remove coatings, and apply primer and paint under IPM guidelines. You will read engineering drawings and collaborate with production teams to ensure quality finishes.

You will perform surface prep, apply Alodine, sand and buff, document work per procedures, and support production, flight test and other areas.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience, which must include preparation and painting aircraft or equivalent.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering documents and customer instructions.

Responsibilities

• Read engineering drawings to identify tasks for applying chemicals and paint to aircraft surfaces.
• Mask, unmask, and re-mask areas to protect windows and surfaces.
• Remove stripper, excess paint, and contaminants using water, solvents, air blower, and brushes.
• Sand, grind, and buff polished areas; apply putty and reseal for primer/paint prep.
• Apply Alodine to aircraft surfaces using spray equipment.
• Document work per IPM and support production, flight test, and other areas.

Skills

Read drawings

Paint prep

Surface inspection

Job description

When applicable, Bombardier promotes flexible and hybrid work policies.

At Bombardier, we design, build and maintain the world’s peak-performing aircraft for the world’s most discerning people and businesses, governments and militaries. We have been successful in setting the highest standards by putting our people at the heart of it all, and defining excellence, together.
Working at Bombardier means operating at the highest level. Every day, you are part of a team that delivers superior experiences and products, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in our industry and beyond. By prioritizing employee growth and development, we empower everyone to reach their full potential on their own terms, because the best work happens when you are free to be yourself and share your unique expertise.

With our employees’ well-being top of mind, we offer a comprehensive and competitive Benefits Program, which includes the following:

• Insurance plans (Dental, medical, life insurance, disability, and more)
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee Assistance Program

What are your contributions to the team?

• Adhere to General Work Requirements
• Read engineering drawings to identify the tasks to be performed in preparation for the application of chemicals and paint to aircraft surface.
• Apply safety absorbent to hangar floor and spray aircraft surface with stripper to remove all paint.
• Assist with moving aircraft to appropriate bay.
• Mask, unmask, and re-mask appropriate areas of aircraft surface to ensure complete protection of windows and other areas susceptible to damage.
• Remove stripper, excess paint, and/or contaminants using water, solvents, air blower, and/or brushes.
• Sand, grind, and buff polished areas of aircraft surface, apply putty to body dents, and replace sealer in preparation for the application of primer and paint.
• Apply Alodine to aircraft surface using spray equipment.
• Perform touch-up work as required.
• Document work performed per Inspection Procedures Manual (IPM)
• Perform above tasks in support of production, flight test, and other outside areas as required.
• Assist other employees in the performance of their duties within area(s) of qualification.
• Assist moving aircraft to appropriate bay with qualified employees.
• Check for imperfections using discrepancy sheet and documented squawks and perform touch-up work as required.
• Application of primer/paint to aircraft surfaces and small parts.
• Continuous learning of basic paint applications working with higher grade levels.

How to thrive in this role?

• 2 years’ experience, which must include preparation and painting aircraft or equivalent.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering documents and customer instructions.

Bombardier is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, National, or Local Laws.

Primary Location Wichita Service/Compltn.Center

Shift

Employee Status Regular