Painter A/C&Maint A - 2nd shift - ACC

Bell Flight; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Bell Textron Inc. in Fort Worth, TX, is seeking an Aircraft Painter for the Second Shift to apply dope, lacquer, paint, and other finishing materials to aircraft and equipment. The role includes surface prep, masking, priming, color matching, and final polishing to ensure high-quality coatings.

Ideal candidates have three years of aircraft painting experience and must comply with ITAR/EAR regulations. This onsite position offers full-time hours and a pathway to contribute to specialized aviation

Qualifications

• Three (3) years’ experience as an Aircraft Painter.
• ITAR/EAR compliance with U.S. person requirement for access to information.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces for painting by removing foreign substances and old paint.
• Mask surfaces not to be painted.
• Apply primers and fillers for smooth coats.
• Match colors for spot or repair jobs.
• Polish final coat with wax or polishing compound.
• Perform lettering with stencils.

Skills

Paints & finishes

Painting tools

Measuring tools

Tools

Stencil cutting machines

Measuring tapes

Job 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.

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)

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.

ITAR and / or EAR Statement - SELECT ALL 3 values to add full statement to job posting

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 Field

Manufacturing

Schedule

Full‑time

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Job Type

Standard

Shift

Second Shift

Worksite

Onsite