Aircraft/Parts Painter - Various Shifts

Cessna Aircraft Company; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading aircraft manufacturer as an Aircraft/Parts Painter. This role involves ensuring aircraft surfaces are properly prepared and coated with finishes, working in various conditions, and following specified processes to maintain quality. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and relevant experience in painting. Opportunities for professional growth and benefits available, along with potential tax credits.

Benefits

$5,000 Kansas Aviation Tax Credit

Qualifications

• Experience in paint preparation and/or aircraft spray painting.
• Ability to read and follow instructions.
• Knowledge of safety procedures related to paint applications.

Responsibilities

• Perform surface preparation and apply finishes to aircraft parts.
• Mix hardener and filler, apply paint finishes, and ensure quality of work.
• Work from instructions and perform minor reworks on aircraft.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Basic Math

Follow Instructions

Education

High School Diploma

Bronze Level WorkKeys Certification

Job description

Job Description - Aircraft/Parts Painter - Various Shifts (323557)

Aircraft/Parts Painter - Various Shifts (

Job Number:

323557 )

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.

Job Summary:
To assure surfaces of aircraft are smooth and prepared for primer and finish paint application; apply
finishes to a variety of parts, assemblies and/or completed aircraft.

Job Responsibilities:
• Performs surface preparation of aircraft prior to painting. Marks areas to be filled. Mixes hardener
and filler. Applies hardener and filler to unfinished areas needing smoothing and contouring.
• Spray primer, paint filler and protective paint on prepared surfaces.
• Prepares plastic or fiberglass parts of aircraft using filler to provide uniform surface for paint
adhesion. Uses painting equipment including brushes and spray guns to perform minor rework,
touchup, priming, finish painting of partial aircraft when not otherwise engaged in paint
preparation duties.
• Refurbishment aircraft – applies chemical paint removers.
• Roughs and finishes aircraft parts using various types of sandpaper and hand sanding machines
to provide surface for paint adhesion and smooth appearance.
• Works from oral and written instructions and established procedures.
• Prepares painted surfaces. Spray primers or various paint finishes to parts, assemblies, or
completed aircraft. Uses some judgment in obtaining desired finish. May work under the guidance
and instruction of Completions Painter A and CL-Completions Painter A.
• Professionally applies paint to surface maintaining finish requirements acceptable to shop
supervision and quality control.
• Responsible for the quality of own work.
• Other duties – applying alodine, washing aircraft or sealing a variety of components.

Education:
Requires a high school diploma, an equivalent certificate, or a bronze level WorkKeys certification to
interpret simple drawings, apply basic math and use some measuring instruments. Requires ability to
read, write and follow instructions.

Experience:
Over three months experience in paint preparation and/or aircraft spray painting or equivalent experience.

Working Conditions:
Particularly disagreeable working conditions due to exposure to paint fumes.

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

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