Aircraft/Parts Painter - Various Shifts

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.

About the role

We are hiring immediately for an Aircraft Parts Painter. What you will be doing as an Aircraft Parts Painter:

Responsibilities

• Preparation of aircraft parts: Check parts to ensure they are clean and not damaged before hand-sanding the surfaces for a smooth surface before masking and priming
• Select and adjust spray gun per the instructions while mixing paint according to the specifications
• Painting various aircraft parts: Use painting techniques (i.e. Spray paint, dip paint) to coat all crevices of aircraft parts with primer or paint based on specifications
• Carefully inspect parts to ensure no dirt, dust, or other foreign objects appear in paintwork before baking in oven

Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

• 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

Pay

Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards package and is determined within a range based on experience, qualifications, and location. Kansas team members may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years.

Schedule

Full-time, Second Shift

Location: Wichita, Kansas. Job Function: Manufacturing. Job Level: Individual Contributor. Job Type: Standard. Posted: 09/17/2026. Job Number: 338519.