Aircraft Parts Painter B - 2nd Shift

Textron; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Textron Aviation is hiring an Aircraft Parts Painter B - 2nd Shift in Wichita, Kansas. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing and spray painting aircraft parts, ensuring high-quality finishes. Successful candidates will have a high school education and relevant manufacturing experience. Competitive benefits await your expertise in a legacy of aviation excellence.

Benefits

401K company match

$3,000 annual lump sum payment eligibility

Education assistance for undergraduate and graduate programs

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of manufacturing spray painting experience required.
• Experience with polyurethane and various types of paint is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and spray paint a variety of aircraft parts.
• Inspect parts to ensure quality and absence of contaminants.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to read paint consistency

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands. We are passionate advocates of aviation, empowering people with the freedom of flight. As you join our legacy as a global leader in private aviation, you’ll have opportunities to try new fields, expand your skills and knowledge, stretch your abilities, and build your career. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one. Your success is our success.

Description

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:

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Check parts to ensure they are clean and not damaged before hand-sanding the surfaces for a smooth surface before masking and priming

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Select and adjust spray gun per the instructions while mixing paint according to the specifications

Painting various aircraft parts:

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Use painting techniques ( i.e. s pray paint, dip paint) to coat all crevices of aircraft parts with primer or paint based on specifications

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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 ( i.e. 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 e ligibility per contract

Annual c ost of living adjustment up to $1,500 per contract

Automatic i ncreases 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 of the parts of our Total Rewards package and is determined within a range. This provides you the opportunities to grow and develop within your role, and depends on your experience, qualifications, and location.

Qualifications

Our workforce is made up of individuals throughout the world with a wide range of backgrounds, interests, and passions. Our unique perspectives lead us to be a world-class workforce, helping us develop legendary products. Because we recognize that our differences make us stronger, and studies have shown that some may be less likely to apply unless they match the job description exactly, we welcome everyone to apply to this role if it meets your career goals. Whether you're in the military community, a recent graduate, or looking for a career change, you could be our next great fit\!

We're Here To Support You

We understand the hiring process can be overwhelming which is why our team is committed to assisting you at each stage. If you have questions, visit the Career & Learning Center located in Wichita, Kansas , where you'll find answers and additional resources as you explore your career opportunities with us.

Kansas Tax Credit

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. Visit https://www.aircapitaloftheworld.com/taxcredits for more information on the tax credit.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Recruiting Company: Textron Aviation

Primary Location: US-Kansas-Wichita

Job Function: Manufacturing

Schedule: Full-time

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Job Type: Standard

Shift: Second Shift

Job Posting: 06/20/2025, 7:14:42 AM

Job Number: 331810

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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