Lead Aircraft Exterior Paint Supervisor

Bombardier; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Bombardier Learjet Tucson is seeking a Supervisor, Exterior Paint to lead the paint team at the Learjet facility in Tucson. The role oversees scheduling, tooling, and adherence to FAA regulations while managing budgeted guidelines and daily aircraft status updates.

You will ensure high-quality exterior and interior paint work, coordinate with engineering, planning, QA, and other departments, and mentor team members toward professional growth and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• You have a High School diploma or equivalent.
• You have typically a minimum of 3 years of experience in aircraft painting.
• You have typically a minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible experience as a supervisor or lead.
• You have working knowledge of all types of aircraft finish products.
• You have working knowledge of group support equipment (GSE) operations and maintenance related to paint processes.
• You have working knowledge of FAA and Federal Aviation Regulations pertaining to aircraft paint services.
• You have working knowledge of aircraft paint programs for regional aircraft and business jet aircraft.
• You have computer skills necessary to learn and operate word processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail and web-based applications.
• You have planning and organizational skills necessary to prioritize, assign, and coordinate workload of assigned area, employees and contractors within a multiple project setting.
• You have interpersonal skills necessary to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of employees and contractors.
• You have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• You have presentation skills necessary to effectively communicate, update, persuade and/or facilitate discussions with management and departmental representatives.
• You have the ability to read and interpret drawings and diagrams for paint and interiors

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Bombardier General Work Requirements
• Perform supervisory responsibilities for assigned employees and area(s), for example, PMP, opportunities for professional development and growth, and personnel decisions concerning hire, fire, disciplinary issues and salary adjustments
• Coordinates schedules with all Completion Center departments as required i.e., Engineering, Planning, Purchasing, QA, etc.
• Plans, and assigns work for Leads and assigned crew members based on man-hour targets, schedules, parts availability, engineering, headcount, etc and ensures targets and schedules are met
• Determine needs and obtain required tooling and equipment for paint shops
• Informs upper management of schedules, parts and aircraft status on a daily basis
• Maintains department within budgeted guidelines.
• Implements and maintains high level training schedule
• Ensures that applicable technical data is used and the quality standards are met or exceeded
• Ensure all interior and exterior paint work performed on aircraft and fixtures meet FAA regulations and quality of work meets customer expectations
• Supports and communicates Corporate and Company mission and objectives to all employees and keeps them informed of policies, achievements and results

Skills

Leadership experience

Verbal and written communication

Planning and organizing

Interpersonal skills

Ability to read drawings/diagrams

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

When applicable, Bombardier promotes flexible and hybrid work policies.

At Bombardier, we design, build and maintain the world’s peak-performing aircraft for the world’s most discerning people and businesses, governments and militaries. We have been successful in setting the highest standards by putting our people at the heart of it all, and defining excellence, together.

Working at Bombardier means operating at the highest level. Every day, you are part of a team that delivers superior experiences and products, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in our industry and beyond. By prioritizing employee growth and development, we empower everyone to reach their full potential on their own terms, because the best work happens when you are free to be yourself and share your unique expertise.

With our employees’ well-being top of mind, we offer a comprehensive and competitive Benefits Program, which includes the following:

• Insurance plans (Dental, medical, life insurance, disability, and more)
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee Assistance Program

What are your contributions to the team?

• Adhere to Bombardier General Work Requirements
• Perform supervisory responsibilities for assigned employees and area(s), for example, PMP, opportunities for professional development and growth, and personnel decisions concerning hire, fire, disciplinary issues and salary adjustments
• Coordinates schedules with all Completion Center departments as required i.e., Engineering, Planning, Purchasing, QA, etc.
• Plans, and assigns work for Leads and assigned crew members based on man-hour targets, schedules, parts availability, engineering, headcount, etc and ensures targets and schedules are met
• Determine needs and obtain required tooling and equipment for paint shops
• Informs upper management of schedules, parts and aircraft status on a daily basis
• Maintains department within budgeted guidelines.
• Implements and maintains high level training schedule
• Ensures that applicable technical data is used and the quality standards are met or exceeded
• Ensure all interior and exterior paint work performed on aircraft and fixtures meet FAA regulations and quality of work meets customer expectations\
• Supports and communicates Corporate and Company mission and objectives to all employees and keeps them informed of policies, achievements and results

How to thrive in this role?

• You have a High School diploma or equivalent
• You have typically a minimum of 3 years of experience in aircraft painting
• You have typically a minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible experience as a supervisor or lead
• You have working knowledge of all types of aircraft finish products
• You have working knowledge of group support equipment (GSE) operations and maintenance related to paint processes
• You have working knowledge of FAA and Federal Aviation Regulations pertaining to aircraft paint services
• You have working knowledge of aircraft paint programs for regional aircraft and business jet aircraft
• You have computer skills necessary to learn and operate word processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail and web-based applications
• You have planning and organizational skills necessary to prioritize, assign, and coordinate workload of assigned area, employees and contractors within a multiple project setting
• You have interpersonal skills necessary to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of employees and contractors
• You have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• You have presentation skills necessary to effectively communicate, update, persuade and/or facilitate discussions with management and departmental representatives
• You have the ability to read and interpret drawings and diagrams for paint and interiors

Now that you can see yourself in this role, apply and join the Bombardier Team!

Bombardier is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, National, or Local Laws.

Job Supervisor, Exterior Paint

Primary Location Learjet Inc., Tucson 3050

Shift Day job

Employee Status Regular