Aviation Stripe Masker — Custom Stripe Design

Cessna Aircraft Company; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Textron Aviation in Wichita, Kansas, is seeking a Completions Stripe Masker B to lay out aircraft stripes per shop sketch, and perform duties to support pre- and post-spray paint operations. The role may guide lower-grade operators.

Requires a high school diploma and at least 1 year of stripe masking experience; ability to interpret drawings, apply basic math, and use measuring instruments. Join Textron Aviation’s Kansas team and contribute to quality exterior markings on aircraft.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent; ability to interpret simple drawings and apply basic math.
• Requires minimum 1 year of Stripe Masking experience.
• Ability to read shop sketches and use measurement instruments.

Responsibilities

• Uses patterns, shop aids, and measuring equipment to layout stripes and exterior markings.
• Applies layout tape maintaining smooth, consistent lines and uniformity between both sides of the aircraft.
• Uses professional judgement to make small alterations that improve the appearance of the stripe.
• Masks off the aircraft taking care to maintain alignment of stripes and markings according to standard practices.
• Performs work according to design team sketches, preapproved patterns, blueprints, and other oral and written instructions.
• Lays out and creates patterns for new custom stripe designs which requires transferring 20th scale drawings onto the aircraft.
• Works with design team for approval of new patterns.
• Uses computer to input and print out information for aircraft registration, flags, logos, etc., then cuts these items to be applied on aircraft for painting.
• Lays out, prepares surface, and applies sealer to windows, wing lockers, fuselage seams, leading edge boots, and other areas requiring sealer.
• Responsible only for own work.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Layout stripes

Measuring equipment

Interpret drawings

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Patterns and blueprints

Shop sketches

Computer input for aircraft registration

Job description

Textron Aviation in Wichita, Kansas, is seeking a Completions Stripe Masker B to lay out aircraft stripes per shop sketch, and perform duties to support pre- and post-spray paint operations. The role may guide lower-grade operators.

Requires a high school diploma and at least 1 year of stripe masking experience; ability to interpret drawings, apply basic math, and use measuring instruments. Join Textron Aviation’s Kansas team and contribute to quality exterior markings on aircraft.