Aviation Exterior Painter & Finisher

Bombardier Transportation GmbH; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bombardier is seeking an Exterior Finisher, Painter at Learjet Inc., Tucson to prepare surfaces, apply primers and topcoats on aircraft components in a hangar environment. The role requires about one year of painting experience in aviation or related sectors, ability to read mechanical drawings, and compliance with safety and regulatory requirements; strong communication and basic PC skills are valued.

The position offers a regular shift and a pathway to contribute to high-precision aircraft

Qualifications

• You typically have a minimum of one (1) year of painting experience (i.e. aviation, automotive or marine).
• You provide satisfactory results on Pulmonary Function evaluation in order to obtain respirator certification.
• You have formal vocational training or equivalent.
• You possess basic PC skills.
• You have basic knowledge pulling maintenance manuals and IPCs from computer.
• You have basic knowledge of regulations dealing with transportation of hazardous materials.
• You have demonstrated ability to communicate in both written and verbal form on individual and/or aircraft status.
• You have demonstrated ability to interpret and work with mechanical engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Bombardier General Work Requirements (Factory, Shop and/or Hangar positions).
• Comply with environmental health, safety policies and procedures; participate in 5-S activities and perform all work in a safe and timely manner.
• Perform surface preparation on aircraft and component parts.
• Apply primer, topcoat and final spray
• Polish painted surfaces for finished appearance.
• Inspect, perform touch-up and polish painted surfaces for a finished appearance.
• Install sealant and erosion tape.
• Performs and documents all work performed per appropriate manuals and regulations as required.
• Layout aircraft to customer specifications.

Skills

Painting experience

Aviation work experience

Customer service

Education

Formal vocational training

Equivalent

Tools

Maintenance manuals access

IPC knowledge

Job description

Bombardier is seeking an Exterior Finisher, Painter at Learjet Inc., Tucson to prepare surfaces, apply primers and topcoats on aircraft components in a hangar environment. The role requires about one year of painting experience in aviation or related sectors, ability to read mechanical drawings, and compliance with safety and regulatory requirements; strong communication and basic PC skills are valued.

The position offers a regular shift and a pathway to contribute to high-precision aircraft