Helicopter Aircraft Painter — Precision Finishing

Bell Flight; Piney Flats (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 80 hours

Vacation 120 hours

Paid holidays

Parental leave 6 weeks

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

On-site fitness

Job summary

Bell Textron Inc. in Piney Flats, Tennessee, is seeking an experienced Aircraft Painter to join the Piney Flats Aircraft Paint Team. You’ll refinish helicopters and parts, applying primers and paints with supervision, building hands-on aircraft finishing skills.

We value strong attention to detail, teamwork, and safe handling of paints and PPE. The role offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and on-site facilities at our Piney Flats site.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years experience with auto body refinishing, aircraft painting, industrial painting/refinishing, or related.
• Ability to work a 4x10 day shift and overtime when scheduled.
• Expertise in surface preparation, and sealant/proseal.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Clean, sand, mask, and buff aircraft and/or aircraft parts for paint with supervision.
• Mix, apply, and smooth cosmetic fillers with supervision.
• Mix and spray aircraft with supervision.
• Spray primer and paint aircraft interiors and parts (including cowlings).
• May clear coat aircraft parts and aircraft belly with supervision.
• Maintain inventory of hazardous items.
• Properly use PPE including respirator and PPE for hazardous materials.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Hand-eye coordination

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Bell Textron Inc. in Piney Flats, Tennessee, is seeking an experienced Aircraft Painter to join the Piney Flats Aircraft Paint Team. You’ll refinish helicopters and parts, applying primers and paints with supervision, building hands-on aircraft finishing skills.

We value strong attention to detail, teamwork, and safe handling of paints and PPE. The role offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and on-site facilities at our Piney Flats site.