Boeing Pre-Employment Training (BPET) Students - Aircraft Painter

boeing; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing seeks BPET-certified students for Aircraft Painter roles in North Charleston, SC, to join 787 production teams on a variable shift. Successful candidates will interpret drawings, identify tools and materials, and prepare aircraft exteriors for painting in a safety-first environment.

Applicants must hold BPET endorsements, be able to read/interpret detailed instructions, and complete foundational training to maintain required certifications.

Qualifications

• BPET Endorsement Form required for direct offer eligibility.
• Completion of Boeing BPET certified courses for Aircraft Painter role.
• Ability to read, interpret drawings and follow detailed work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Safety compliance and adherence to all safety protocols.
• Maintain high-quality standards and meet regulatory and company requirements.
• Collaborate with teammates and support teams to achieve common goals.
• Proficient reading/writing/speaking English for daily tasks.
• Complete new hire foundational training to obtain required certifications.
• Operate computer equipment in a dynamic production environment.

Skills

English proficiency

BPET Endorsement

Education

BPET certified course (Aircraft Painter)

Job description

Boeing Pre-Employment Training (BPET) Students - Aircraft Painter

Company

The Boeing Company

Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA)

is seeking to provide students and recent graduates of Boeing Pre-Employment Training (BPET) certified academic courses with the opportunity to join our 787 production teams working as an Aircraft Painter in North Charleston, South Carolina on a variable shift!

Your BPET Endorsement Form will outline the specific roles for which your course qualifies you for a direct offer of employment. Following your application, a Boeing recruiter will reach out to discuss these roles and ensure a smooth transition into your new role.

This role offers an exciting opportunity within a dynamic manufacturing assembly environment. Team members will leverage their prior experience, and the knowledge gained from training and certifications to complete daily assigned tasks effectively.

Individuals will be responsible for identifying their work locations on advanced airplanes, parts, and tooling by interpreting intricate drawings to accurately complete detailed work instructions. Attention to detail and procedure compliance is critical to identify all necessary hand tools, parts, and equipment required to ensure defect-free work. This position is not just a job; it’s an opportunity to build a career while contributing to the future of aviation as a part of an innovative team!

Eligibility

This position is exclusively open to students who have completed Boeing Pre-Employment Training (BPET) certified courses.

Primary Responsibilities

• Safety: Adhering strictly to all safety protocols and guidelines to protect ourselves, our colleagues, and our workplace. Safety is non-negotiable and must be integrated into every task we perform.
• Quality: Maintaining rigorous quality standards in all deliverables, ensuring that our work meets or exceeds expectations and complies with all regulatory and company requirements.
• Teamwork: Contribute to a collaborative environment, engaging with teammates and support teams to achieve our shared mission by working together; be willing to ask for help and give it freely.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Must successfully complete the new hire foundational training to obtain and maintain all required certifications.
• Proficient use of a computer in a dynamic production environment.
• Lifting and carrying up to 10-35 pounds.
• Climbing/balancing (stairs, ladders, poles, scaffolding, inclined surfaces), crawling, crouching (squatting).
• Flexion/Extension (head bent down, head bent back), handling, kneeling, bending at the waist, reaching (overhead), rotation of head/neck, standing, twisting at the waist and walking.
• Prepares exterior surface of aircraft for painting.
• Makes necessary patterns, performs layout and applies prescribed primers, paints and finishes to exterior of aircraft.
• Applies aircraft finishes and external markings to aircraft sections.

This Position Is Expected To Be 100% Onsite

The selected candidate will be required to work onsite.

Export Control Compliance

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Basic Qualifications

• Be a student or recent graduate of a Boeing Pre-Employment Training (BPET) academic course that is certified for the BPET Aircraft Painter role. Applicants must have a valid BPET Endorsement Form.

Physical Demands And Requirements

• Must have the ability to work variable shifts (first, second, or third) based on business needs.

• Must be able to walk constantly throughout the workday; stand 6-8 hours per day; climb or work from stairs/steps up to 8 hours per day; climb ladders; bend and twist frequently up to six hours per day; squat and kneel.
• Must be able to lift/carry up to 35 pounds; push/pull using up to 45 pounds of force; and reach overhead up to six hours per day.
• Experience painting in aircraft, automotive, industrial, or general painting environments.
• Must be able to wear fall protection gear, safety equipment and masks.
• Must be able to work with High Hazard Chemicals

Drug Free Workplace

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Shift

This position is for a variable shift (shift 4). Variable shift means you will be placed on a shift at the time of hire based on business needs at that time. You will remain on that shift until re-evaluation is needed.

Pay & Benefits

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: $48,000 - $49,000

Language Requirements

Not Applicable

Education

Not Applicable

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award.

Shift

Shift 4 (United States of America)

Boeing Participates in E – Verify

• E-Verify (English)
• E-Verify (Spanish)

Right to Work Statement

• Right to Work(English)
• Right to Work(Spanish)

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.