What you will be doing as an Aircraft Parts Painter:  

You can expect to prepare, and spray paint a variety of aircraft parts. Your responsibilities may include (but are not limited to):  

• Preparation of aircraft parts:  

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  • Check parts to ensure they are clean and not damaged before hand-sanding the surfaces for a smooth surface before masking and priming  

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  • Select and adjust spray gun per the instructions while mixing paint according to the specifications  

• Painting various aircraft parts:  

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  • Use painting techniques (i.e. spray paint, dip paint) to coat all crevices of aircraft parts with primer or paint based on specifications  

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  • Carefully inspect parts to ensure no dirt, dust, or other foreign objects appear in paintwork before baking in oven  

What you need to be successful:  

• High School education, GED, or a Bronze Level WorkKeys certification is required  

• At least one year of manufacturing spray painting or related experience is required 

• Experience using polyurethane, Hexamine chromium, and various types of paint is helpful  

• Attention to detail and ability to read paint (i.e. wet, dry, blotchy) is helpful to ensure efficiency  

   

   

  Textron Aviation Inc. must comply with U.S export control laws and regulations. If a position requires access to sensitive information controlled under these laws and regulations, a successful applicant must be eligible to meet any requirements to access controlled information.

Why join us?  

Your success is our success. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to help you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one. 

• 401K company match + additional annual contribution equal to 4% of eligible compensation  

• $3,000 annual lump sum payment eligibility per contract 

• Annual cost of living adjustment up to $1,500 per contract 

• Automatic increases of $0.30/hr every 3 months up to top of grade per contract 

• Education assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs, compensated at the start of the semester  

• Flight training bonus program for earning pilot certifications  

• Access to the Textron Aviation Plane Wellness and Pharmacy  

• Explore more benefits here 

At Textron Aviation, base pay is only one of the parts of our Total Rewards package and is determined within a range. This provides you the opportunities to grow and develop within your role, and depends on your experience, qualifications, and location.  

Our workforce is made up of individuals throughout the world with a wide range of backgrounds, interests, and passions. Our unique perspectives lead us to be a world-class workforce, helping us develop legendary products. Because we recognize that our differences make us stronger, and studies have shown that some may be less likely to apply unless they match the job description exactly, we welcome everyone to apply to this role if it meets your career goals. Whether you’re in the military community, a recent graduate, or looking for a career change, you could be our next great fit! 

We’re Here to Support You: 

We understand the hiring process can be overwhelming which is why our team is committed to assisting you at each stage. If you have questions, visit the Career & Learning Center located in Wichita, Kansas, where you’ll find answers and additional resources as you explore your career opportunities with us.