Aviation Paint Technician — Second Shift (Entry Level)

Textron; Piney Flats (TN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

80 hours PTO

120 hours vacation

6 weeks parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive health insurance

On-site fitness center

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Bell Textron Inc. in Piney Flats, Tennessee, is seeking an entry-level Aircraft Painter for the second shift to refinish helicopters and helicopter parts with the Paint team.

You will learn to clean, sand, mask, and buff, and apply fillers under supervision while developing hands-on skills with practical experience. The role emphasizes attention to detail, teamwork, and reliability, with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in auto body refinishing or aircraft painting preferred.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to work well in a team and overtime when needed.

Responsibilities

• Clean, sand, mask, and buff aircraft and/or aircraft parts for paint with supervision.
• Mix, apply, and smooth cosmetic fillers with supervision.
• May assist with painting parts with supervision.
• Demonstrate consistent ability to perform tasks with limited errors or rework.
• Properly use PPE as required, to include respirator, and PPE for hazardous materials.
• Work overtime as determined by business need.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Overtime flexibility

Hand-eye coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Bell Textron Inc. in Piney Flats, Tennessee, is seeking an entry-level Aircraft Painter for the second shift to refinish helicopters and helicopter parts with the Paint team.

You will learn to clean, sand, mask, and buff, and apply fillers under supervision while developing hands-on skills with practical experience. The role emphasizes attention to detail, teamwork, and reliability, with overtime as needed.