Aircraft Painter

Job Title: Aircraft Painter 

Location: Wichita, Kansas  ( Mid-Continent Airport Wichita )
Industry: Aerospace / Business Aviation

Join a leading team supporting world-class business aviation programs in Wichita, KS. This role focuses on surface preparation, painting, and finishing of Bombardier Global and Challenger aircraft, ensuring the highest standards of quality, appearance, and durability for premium corporate jets. You will work in a detail-driven environment where craftsmanship directly contributes to the final delivery of some of the most advanced aircraft in business aviation.

• Adhere to General Work Requirements
• Read engineering drawings to identify the tasks to be performed in preparation for the application of chemicals and paint to aircraft surface.
• Contribute to the final aesthetic finishing of world-class business aircraft.
• Assist with moving aircraft to appropriate bay.
• Mask, unmask, and re-mask appropriate areas of aircraft surface to ensure complete protection of windows and other areas susceptible to damage.
• Remove stripper, excess paint, and/or contaminants using water, solvents, air blower, and/or brushes.
• Sand, grind, and buff polished areas of aircraft surface, apply putty to body dents, and replace sealer in preparation for the application of primer and paint.
• Apply Alodine to aircraft surface using spray equipment.
• Perform touch-up work as required.
• Document work performed per Inspection Procedures Manual (IPM)
• Perform above tasks in support of production, flight test, and other outside areas as required.
• Assist other employees in the performance of their duties within area(s) of qualification.

• 5 years of experience as aircraft painter. 
• can be a mix of aircraft and automotive but must avoid only automotive paint experience
• must have large parts to full body aircraft paint experience
  • Avoid only small parts paint experience
• Must be flexible with shift 
• No interior/cabinetry paint experience

Here’s a heads-up of the upcoming steps:

1. Phone Interview with Recruiter: We’ll begin with an introductory call to discuss your background and interest in the role. Please make sure to add your correct phone number. You will hear from us soon. 
2. Interview with the Hiring Manager
3. Offer Letter: We´ll extend you an offer and start the onboarding process.
4. Background Check & DOT Drug Screen: This step involves conducting a comprehensive background check, which includes reviewing criminal history, and other relevant records. Additionally, a Department of Transportation (DOT) drug screening will be carried out to ensure compliance with federal regulations for safety-sensitive positions
5. You start your next challenge!

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