Aircraft Spray Painter - Precision Finishes + $4k Sign-On

Textron

Indianapolis (IN)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Education assistance

Flight training bonus

Fertility and adoption assistance

Childcare discounts

Job summary

Textron Aviation is seeking a Spray Painter to join the Customer Service team. You will prepare, mask, and paint aircraft surfaces with professional-grade tools, performing precision touchups and matching specialty finishes to high standards.

Responsibilities include equipment setup and maintenance, quality inspection, and materials management to keep the paint shop running smoothly. Eligible for a sign-on bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

High school diploma or bronze WorkKeys certification required.
Able to obtain and maintain an airport security badge if required.
Basic understanding of measurements, tools and shop practices with hands-on craft interest.

Responsibilities

Prepare, strip, sand, clean, mask, prime, and spray-paint aircraft surfaces including fuselage, tails and wings.
Perform detailed rework and blends on interiors and exteriors with overspray control.
Match and apply specialized paint finishes to meet standards.
Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain spray guns, paint pots, hoses and related equipment.
Review paint work for discrepancies and coordinate with teams and vendors for quality improvements.
Monitor inventory, forecast needs, and order materials to support operations.