Painter A/C&Maint A - 1st shift - ACC

Bell-Textron-Inc.-; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Bell Textron Inc. in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Painter Aircraft & Maintenance A to apply finishes to aircraft, equipment, and facilities. You will prepare surfaces, apply primers and coatings, and ensure color matching for repairs, supporting production schedules.

The role requires three years of aircraft painting experience, the ability to work first shift, and strict adherence to ITAR regulations. Textron is an equal opportunity employer committed to safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years' experience as an Aircraft Painter.
• ITAR: U.S. person required for access to ITAR/EAR information.
• Textron Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces for painting by removing foreign substances and old paint.
• Mask surfaces not to be painted.
• Apply primers and fillers and rub coats for smooth, uniform coating.
• Match colors for spot or repair jobs.
• Prepare and mix paints to desired colors.
• Polish final coat with wax or polishing compound.
• Perform rework as required.
• Apply lettering with stencils.

Skills

Paints and finishes

Spray equipment

Templates

Measurement tools

Stencil cutting

Tools

Spray guns

Pressure pots

Air hoses

Rollers

Job description

Painter A/C&Maint A - 1st shift - ACC

Description

We're more than aviation experts, we're pioneers. We challenge what's possible. From breaking the sound barrier to advanced tiltrotor systems. Today, Bell is shaping the future of aviation through specialized engineering. And we want you.

What you'll be doing as a Painter Aircraft & Maintenance A

Applies dope, lacquer, paint, and other finishing material to finish or refinish aircraft, equipment, and facilities.

• Prepares surfaces for painting by removing all foreign substances, removes old or chipped paint.

• Masks surfaces not to be painted.

• Applies primers and fillers and rubs intermediate coats to assure smooth and uniforms coating to avoid streaks and blemishes.

• Must be able to match colors for spot or repair jobs.

• May prepare and mix paints to desired colors and consistencies.

• Polishes final coat with wax or polishing compound.

• Does rework as required.

• Performs lettering with stencils.

Skills you bring to this role

Paints, primers, lacquers, enamels, varnishes, and thinners.

• Spray guns, pressure pots, air hoses, rollers and brushes.

• Templates, trammel points, rules and measuring tapes, and stencil cutting machines, etc.

Qualifications

What you need to be successful

Three (3) years' experience as an Aircraft Painter.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Textron is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V)

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee. Non-U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information.

Recruiting Company: Bell Textron Inc.
Primary Location: US-Texas-Fort Worth
Job Function: Manufacturing
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Standard
Shift: First Shift
Job Posting: 11/05/2026, 8:58:04 AM
Job Number: 345914