Aircraft Parts Painter B - 2nd Shift

Textron Aviation; 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 contribute to the aviation industry. In this role, you'll prepare and paint aircraft parts, ensuring the highest quality standards are met. With a commitment to your success, the company offers a competitive rewards package, including educational assistance and a supportive work environment. This is an exciting opportunity to grow within a respected organization that values innovation and excellence in aviation.

Benefits

401K company match

$3,000 annual lump sum payment

Annual cost of living adjustment

Education assistance

Flight training bonus program

Access to wellness and pharmacy services

Qualifications

• 1+ year of manufacturing spray painting experience required.
• Familiarity with various paint types and techniques is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and spray paint aircraft parts according to specifications.
• Inspect painted parts for quality before final processing.

Skills

Spray Painting

Attention to Detail

Surface Preparation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bronze Level WorkKeys Certification

Tools

Spray Gun

Polyurethane Paint

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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

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

• 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 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Field

Manufacturing

Schedule

Full-time

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Job Type

Standard

Shift

Second Shift

Job Posting

04/28/2025, 12:49:32 PM

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing

• Industries

  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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