• Paint Technician

    Bombardier (Wichita, KS)


    When applicable, Bombardier promotes flexible and hybrid work policies.

     

    Why join us?

     

    Bombardier is a global leader in aviation, focused on designing, manufacturing and servicing the world's most exceptional business jets and specialized mission platforms. Bombardier has been successful in setting the highest standards because we are a people-centric business that fosters passion, diversity and authenticity.

     

    Prioritizing employee growth and development, we empower everyone to reach their full potential on their own terms.

     

    Bombardier’s Benefits Program

    With our employees’ well-being top of mind, we offer a comprehensive and competitive Benefits Program, which includes the following:

    + Insurance plans

    + _Dental, medical, life insurance, disability, and more_

    + Competitive base salary

    + Retirement savings plan

    + Employee Assistance Program

    In your role, you will

    + 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

    + Apply safety absorbent to hangar floor and spray aircraft surface with stripper to remove all paint

    + Assist with moving aircraft to appropriate bay

    + Mask, unmask, and remask 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, airblower, 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

    + Assist with the application of primers to aircraft surface

    + Assist with painting parts, components, and/or aircraft surface

    + Assist with checking for imperfections after painting and striping application using discrepancy sheet and documented squawks and 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

    + May perform Designated Inspector (DI) function as qualified by QA

    + Assist other employees in the performance of their duties within area(s) of qualification

    + Apply base coat of paint, stripes, decals, and vinyl appliques to aircraft surface

    As our ideal candidate

    + You typically have 4 years of experience, which must include preparation and painting aircraft or equivalent

    + You have the ability to read and interpret engineering documents, customer instructions, and maintenance manuals

     

    Now that you can see yourself in this role, apply and join the Bombardier family!

     

    Bombardier is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

     

    **Job** Paint Technician

    **Primary Location** Wichita Service/Compltn.Center

    **Organization** Learjet Inc

    Shift

    **Employee Status** Regular

    **Requisition** 6494 Paint Technician