Paint Technician A

Airbus Helicopters; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Airbus Helicopters, Inc. is seeking a skilled Painter/Technician to prepare airframe surfaces for painting and apply coatings following Airbus procedures. This role emphasizes meticulous prep, accurate stripe layout, and adherence to safety and quality standards.

The candidate will read blueprints, use precision tools, and ensure paint work meets customer and regulatory requirements. This is an onsite, US-based position with potential travel to domestic and international sites.

Qualifications

• Strong paint skills required.
• Previous paint work experience in aerospace or related fields preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and Bills of Materials (BOM) for coatings according to Technical Data.

Responsibilities

• Paint prep: perform repairs, sanding, masking and surface prep.
• Paint: operate tools and equipment, ensure compliance with FAA regulations and customer specs.
• Administrative and training: follow safety regulations, support and train others, maintain clean environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong paint skills

Previous paint work

Read blueprints and BOM

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Some Trade School (preferred)

Job description

Airbus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation to complete your application, please contact us at [e-mail]

• Notice: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
• Notice: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (English)
• Aviso: Transparencia en el Pago No Discriminacio´n (Spanish)

Job Description:

Job Summary: T echnician shall prepare all components and airframe surfaces for painting and perform the painting of the components and airframes IAW Airbus manufacturer procedures

Primary Responsibilities:

Paint Prep: 40%

• Perform preparation for painting to include; repairs, sanding, taping and surface preparation
• Perform initial inspection of components and parts to ensure all defects are noted prior to painting
• Perform stripe layout as specified by customer and masking per part drawing

Paint:

40%

• Use a variety of standard and specialized hand tools, power equipment and measuring devices and test equipment
• Assure that completed work complies with FAA regulations, customer requirements and company specifications
• Refinish repaired components in accordance with customer and factory standards

Administrative and Training:

20%

• Follow OSHA, safety and environmental regulations
• Must be able to support and train other employees with technical knowledge and skills
• Must maintain clean working environment

Additional Responsibilities:

Other duties as assigned:

Qualified Experience and Training:

Education: Required

• High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred

• Some Trade School

Experience: Required

• Minimum of four (4) years of Painting and Paint preparation on metal and composite/fiberglass components.

Preferred

• Minimum of four (4) years of Painting and Paint preparation on metal and composite/fiberglass aircraft components.

Licensure/Certifications: Required

• None

Preferred

• None

Travel Required:

• 10% Domestic and International

Citizenship:

• Authorized to Work in the US

Clearance:

• None

Qualified Skills: Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities: Required

• Strong paint skills
• Previous Paint work
• Able to read and work from blue prints and Bills of material (BOM) to ensure proper coatings are applied IAW Technical Data

Preferred

• None

Communication Skills: Required :

• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form in English

Preferred:

• None

Technical Systems Proficiency: Required:

• None

Preferred:

• None

Complexity of the Role: Level of Decision Making:

• Employee will be required to have problem solving skills for Paint to ensure that they are accepted practices, of the highest quality, and cost effective for the customer.

Organizational information:

Reports to DCR Manager and follow guidance from DCR Paint Liaison

Direct Reports:

Is this a people manager?

# of Exempt Reports: 0

# of Non-exempt Reports: 0

Job Dimensions:

• The paint process is one step of the overhaul process, and this position is necessary to make this step efficient.

Nature of Contacts:

• Cursory Communication on a daily Basis with internal parties only

Physical Requirements:

• Onsite or remote: 100% Onsite
• Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings. Daily
• Hearing: able to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on the production floor including safety warnings or alarms. Daily
• Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications. Daily
• Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts. Daily
• Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. Daily
• Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. Daily
• Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools. Daily
• Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer.
• Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving. Daily
• Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor. Daily
• Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice.
• Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces. Daily
• Personal Protective Equipment required: Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site
• Administrative position only PPE required: Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visits, appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status. As a leader in our field, Airbus Helicopters, Inc. provides relocation assistance for qualified positions and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

As a matter of policy, Airbus Helicopters, Inc. does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered.

Airbus Helicopters, Inc. does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice.

NOTE: Airbus Helicopters, Inc. reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company: Airbus Helicopters, Inc.

Employment Type: US – Direct Hire

Experience Level: Professional

Remote Type: On-site

Job Family: Dynamic component assembly

Airbus provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, demotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits and training. Airbus expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. As a matter of policy, Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered. Airbus does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. Airbus reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [e-mail] .