Aircraft Painter - Technician A (Contract)

This is a contract position based in Columbus, MS.

About the role

You will be part of the team preparing all components and airframe surfaces for painting and performing the painting of components and airframes in accordance with Airbus manufacturer procedures.

Working environment

Located on the eastern border of Mississippi, Columbus is home to Airbus Helicopters’ manufacturing and assembly lines and the Center of Excellence for the entire North America region. The site produces the UH-72A Lakota Helicopters for the U.S. Army and the H-125 aircraft for civil and commercial customers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all surfaces for paint by sanding, masking, filling, washing, and removal of dents.
• Apply corrosive preventative treatments, primers, and finish coats of special material.
• Complete aircraft for customer acceptance by brush touch-up, cleaning striping lines, and removal of overspray.
• Read and work from blueprints and Bills of Material (BOM) to ensure proper coatings are applied in accordance with Technical Data.

Requirements

• Minimum of four (4) years of painting and paint preparation experience on metal and composite/fiberglass components.
• Familiarity with common aviation-type tooling.

Physical requirements

• Onsite: 100% onsite.
• Vision: Able to see and read computer screens, electronic equipment, documents, reports, and engineering drawings.
• Hearing: Able to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone, and hear sounds on the production floor, including safety warnings or alarms.
• Speaking: Able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information, and participate in communications.
• Equipment Operation: Able to operate office and personal electronic equipment, as well as some production tools such as hydraulic lifts.
• Carrying: Able to carry documents, tools, drawings, and electronic equipment up to 30 lbs/14 kg.
• Lifting: Able to lift documents, tools, drawings, and electronic equipment up to 30 lbs/14 kg.
• Pushing/Pulling: Able to push and pull small office furniture, equipment, and tools.
• Sitting: Able to sit for long periods during meetings or while working on a computer.
• Squatting/Kneeling: Able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.
• Standing: Able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor.
• Travel: Able to travel independently and at short notice.
• Walking: Able to walk through office and production areas, including uneven surfaces.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Required PPE includes, but is not limited to: Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site.
• For shop floor visits: Steel-toed shoes are required; appropriate hearing and eye protection may also be required.

Benefits

• Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through Airbus’ global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on employability, certifications, and career path development. Opportunities to participate in accelerated development programs and both national and international mobility.
• Support for flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.
• Relocation assistance for qualified positions.