.Job Description - Painter (Various Shifts) (329129)Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands.
We are passionate advocates of aviation, empowering people with the freedom of flight.
As you join our legacy as a global leader in private aviation, you'll have opportunities to try new fields, expand your skills and knowledge, stretch your abilities, and build your career.
We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one.
Your success is our success.JOB SUMMARY:To layout, mark and perform the more complicated painting assignments on new delivery and customer-owned aircraft, to meet Quality Control inspection and customer acceptance.JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:Working from oral and written instruction, regularly perform painting operations to include prepping, stripping, sanding, cleaning.Regularly perform painting rework on the completed aircraft (both exterior and interior surfaces), using extreme care to avoid overspray damage to other areas of the aircraft.Frequently involves matching of some special paint finishes applied in the field, both foreign and domestic.Understanding of equipment and the fundamentals in use and adjustment, cleaning, and servicing spray guns, paint pots, hoses, and other spray equipment.Apply fillers, prep, prime, and paint small and large surfaces to include items as large as fuselage, tails, and wings.Understand and show proficiency in different masking and preparation techniques for stripping and paint operations.Keep inventory of supplies and order in advance to assure needed items are on hand.QualificationsEDUCATION:High School Diploma, an equivalent certificate, or a bronze level WorkKeys certification required.EXPERIENCE:Related experience is preferred.QUALIFICATIONS:Must be able to obtain and maintain an airport security badge through the local airport authority, if applicable.Ability to interpret simple drawings, apply simple arithmetic and use some measuring instruments.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job.
They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.This role is eligible for a $4,000 (pre-tax) sign-on bonus.
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The Company reserves the right to amend or suspend this program at any time.EEO StatementTextron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law