Aircraft Parts Painter B

Textronaviation; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Aircraft Parts Painter, where your skills in spray painting and attention to detail will shine. In this role, you'll prepare and paint various aircraft parts, ensuring they meet high standards of quality. With a competitive rewards package that includes education assistance and bonuses, this position offers a unique opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment. Embrace the chance to work with a team that values your contributions and celebrates diversity. If you're passionate about aviation and ready to take your skills to new heights, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

401K Company Match

Annual Lump Sum Payment

Cost of Living Adjustment

Automatic Pay Increases

Education Assistance

Flight Training Bonus

Access to Wellness and Pharmacy

Kansas Aviation Tax Credit

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing spray painting or related fields is essential.
• Ability to read paint conditions for quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and spray paint aircraft parts ensuring quality and specifications.
• Inspect parts for cleanliness and defects before painting.

Skills

Spray Painting

Attention to Detail

Surface Preparation

Inspection Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bronze Level WorkKeys Certification

Tools

Polyurethane Paint

Hexamine Chromium

Job description

Join to apply for the Aircraft Parts Painter B role at Textron Aviation.

What you will be doing as an Aircraft Parts Painter:

You can expect to prepare and spray paint a variety of aircraft parts. Your responsibilities may include (but are not limited to):

• Preparation of aircraft parts: Check parts to ensure they are clean and not damaged before hand-sanding the surfaces for a smooth surface before masking and priming.
• Painting various aircraft parts: Use painting techniques (i.e., spray paint, dip paint) to coat all crevices of aircraft parts with primer or paint based on specifications.
• Inspection: Carefully inspect parts to ensure no dirt, dust, or other foreign objects appear in paintwork before baking in oven.

What you need to be successful:

• High School education, GED, or a Bronze Level WorkKeys certification is required.
• At least one year of manufacturing spray painting or related experience is required.
• Experience using polyurethane, Hexamine chromium, and various types of paint is helpful.
• Attention to detail and ability to read paint (wet, dry, blotchy) is helpful to ensure efficiency.

Why join us?

Your success is our success. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to help you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one.

• 401K company match + additional annual contribution equal to 4% of eligible compensation.
• $3,000 annual lump sum payment eligibility per contract.
• Annual cost of living adjustment up to $1,500 per contract.
• Automatic increases of $0.30/hr every 3 months up to top of grade per contract.
• Education assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs, compensated at the start of the semester.
• Flight training bonus program for earning pilot certifications.
• Access to the Textron Aviation Plane Wellness and Pharmacy.
• Explore more benefits here.

At Textron Aviation, base pay is only one part of our Total Rewards package and is determined within a range, providing opportunities for growth based on experience, qualifications, and location.

We celebrate diversity and welcome everyone to apply if the role aligns with your career goals. Whether you’re in the military community, a recent graduate, or seeking a career change, you could be our next great fit!

We’re Here to Support You:

Our team is committed to assisting you throughout the hiring process. Visit the Career & Learning Center in Wichita, Kansas, for answers and resources as you explore opportunities with us.

Textron Aviation has been inspiring flight for nine decades through Cessna and Beechcraft. Join us to expand your skills, explore new fields, and build your career with a company that values your success.

Join Textron Aviation’s Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. For more information, visit here.

Textron is an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex, or other protected characteristics.