Aircraft/Parts Painter - Various Shifts

Textron Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K company match

Annual lump sum payment eligibility

Annual COLA adjustments

Hourly wage increases

Education assistance

Flight training bonus

Access to Textron Aviation PlaneWell/?

Job summary

Textron Aviation is hiring an Aircraft Parts Painter to prepare and spray paint a variety of aircraft parts across multiple shifts. The role involves surface prep, masking, priming, and painting, with strict attention to cleanliness and quality checks before baking.

A high school diploma or GED (or Bronze Level WorkKeys) is required, with helpful experience in polyurethane paints. Compensation is part of a total rewards package including 401K match, annual lump sum payments, COLA adjustments,

Qualifications

• High School education, GED, or Bronze Level WorkKeys certification required.
• Experience using polyurethane, Hexamine chromium, and various types of paint is helpful.
• Attention to detail and ability to read paint are important for quality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and spray paint aircraft parts, masking and priming as needed.
• Ensure surfaces are clean, undamaged, and free of defects before painting; inspect for paint quality and bake in oven as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Read paint

Paint chemistry experience

Education

High School / GED / Bronze Level WorkKeys

Job description

Job Description - Aircraft/Parts Painter - Various Shifts (338519)

Job Number: 338519

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.

We are hiring immediately for an Aircraft Parts Painter.

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
• 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

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

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.

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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