Aircraft/Parts Painter - Various Shifts

Aircraft/Parts Painter - Various Shifts(Job Number: 338519)

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.

 

We are hiring immediately for an Aircraft Parts Painter.

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:

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

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

·      Painting various aircraft parts:

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

o  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

•              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

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.

     

Kansas Tax Credit

Join Textron Aviation’s Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Visit https://www.aircapitaloftheworld.com/taxcredits for more information on the tax credit. 

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. 

 

Recruiting Company: Textron Aviation

Primary Location: US-Kansas-Wichita

Schedule: Full-time

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Shift: Second Shift

Job Posting: 09/17/2026, 5:22:19 PM