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

Cessna Aircraft Company; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Bell in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Painter Aircraft & Maintenance A for the second shift to apply coatings to aircraft and related equipment. You will prepare surfaces, mask areas, apply primers, and ensure a smooth, uniform finish with accurate color matching.

The role requires at least 3 years of aircraft painting experience. ITAR compliance is mandatory; EEO statements apply. We value meticulous workmanship and adherence to safety protocols in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of Aircraft Painter experience.
• ITAR requires US person status (US citizen, permanent resident, or eligible).
• Ability to match colors and achieve smooth, uniform coatings.

Responsibilities

• Apply dope, lacquer, paint, and other finishing materials to aircraft, equipment, and facilities.
• Prepare surfaces by removing foreign substances and old or chipped paint.
• Mask surfaces not to be painted and blend with primers/fillers.
• Match colors for spot or repair jobs and mix paints as needed.
• Polish final coat with wax or polishing compound.
• Perform rework as required and apply lettering with stencils.

Skills

Aircraft painting

Tools

Spray guns

Pressure pots

Air hoses

Brushes

Job description

Job Description - Painter A/C&Maint A - 2nd shift - ACC (344363)

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

Job Number:

344363 )

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)

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.