Aviation Paint & Finishes Technician

Textron; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Textron Aviation in Sacramento, CA seeks an Aircraft Spray Painter to layout, mark and execute complex paint jobs on new delivery and customer-owned aircraft to meet Quality Control and customer acceptance.

Responsibilities include interpreting instructions, performing painting tasks, checking for discrepancies, estimating time/material costs, maintaining spray equipment, and coordinating with vendors while following safety practices.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 years of aircraft spray painting experience.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an airport security badge if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Layout, mark and perform the more complicated painting assignments to meet Quality Control inspection and customer acceptance.
• Check daily work assignments with shop supervision and examine aircraft for discrepancies; perform more complex painting tasks.
• Order paint supplies and maintain spray equipment; clean and service spray guns and hoses.
• Follow safety practices and regulations.
• May provide estimates for time and material costs of jobs.
• Apply filters, prep, prime and paint surfaces from small to large (fuselage, tails, wings).
• Collaborate with company personnel and outside vendors to ensure quality techniques are used.
• May refinish cabinetry and interior items as needed.
• Keep inventory of supplies and plan ahead to ensure items are on hand.

Skills

Read drawings

Using measuring instruments

Basic arithmetic

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Textron Aviation in Sacramento, CA seeks an Aircraft Spray Painter to layout, mark and execute complex paint jobs on new delivery and customer-owned aircraft to meet Quality Control and customer acceptance.

Responsibilities include interpreting instructions, performing painting tasks, checking for discrepancies, estimating time/material costs, maintaining spray equipment, and coordinating with vendors while following safety practices.