Aircraft Paint Technician — Precision Coatings for Jets

Bombardier; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental & Medical

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

EAP

Tele Health

Job summary

Bombardier Learjet Inc in Wichita, KS seeks a Paint Technician to prep and paint aircraft surfaces. You will read engineering drawings, set up and operate spray equipment, and perform finishing steps with attention to safety and quality.

The role supports production, flight tests, and related tasks on the shop floor. Ideal candidates have experience in aircraft painting prep and a careful approach to masking, stripping, and surface finishing.

Qualifications

• Experience with preparation and painting aircraft or equivalent (preferred).
• Ability to read engineering drawings to identify tasks in prep for paint.

Responsibilities

• Read drawings to identify tasks for aircraft surface prep.
• Mask, unmask, and re-mask areas to protect windows and surfaces.
• Apply stripper and remove paint, using water, solvents, air blower, and brushes.
• Sand, grind, and buff polished areas; apply putty and sealers as needed.
• Apply Alodine to aircraft surfaces with spray equipment.
• Perform touch-up work as required and document per IPM.
• Support production, flight test, and other areas as needed.
• Assist others in duties within qualified areas.

Skills

Aircraft painting prep

Reading engineering drawings

Safety compliance

Tools

Spray equipment

Job description

Bombardier Learjet Inc in Wichita, KS seeks a Paint Technician to prep and paint aircraft surfaces. You will read engineering drawings, set up and operate spray equipment, and perform finishing steps with attention to safety and quality.

The role supports production, flight tests, and related tasks on the shop floor. Ideal candidates have experience in aircraft painting prep and a careful approach to masking, stripping, and surface finishing.