Aircraft Technician A - Blades (Paint)
About the role
Airbus Helicopters is seeking an Aircraft Tech A Blades (Paint) to join our Blades Repair team based in Grand Prairie, TX. Your primary duties will involve preparing all components and airframe surfaces for painting and performing the painting tasks in accordance with Airbus manufacturer procedures.
Responsibilities
- Prepare all surfaces for paint by sanding, masking, filling, washing, and removing dents and surface imperfections.
- Mix and/or tint paint as required.
- Perform layout of paint schemes as specified by the customer.
- Apply paint materials to all prepared surfaces according to manufacturer instructions.
- Complete aircraft for customer acceptance by brush touch-up, cleaning striping lines, and removal of overspray.
- Document on a daily basis by releasing and updating time sheets, signing off work clearly and legibly, and completing relevant forms and records.
- Conduct tool box audits daily at the end of the shift.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Required: High School diploma or equivalent.
- Preferred: Some Trade School Experience.
- Minimum of four (4) years of Painting and Paint preparation on metal and composite/fiberglass components.
- Minimum of four (4) years of Painting and Paint preparation on metal and composite/fiberglass aircraft components.
- None required.
Qualifications
- Authorized to Work in the U.S.
- Onsite: 100%
- Vision: able to see and read computer screen and other equipment, able to read documents, reports, and drawings.
- Hearing: able to hear to participate in conversations and to hear sounds including safety warnings or alarms.
- Speaking: able to speak in conversations, deliver information and participate in communications.
- Equipment operation: Computer, telephone, copier, fax machine and other related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter buildings.
- Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, and equipment up to 30 lbs.
- Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings and equipment up to 30 lbs.
- Pushing/Pulling: equipment and tools.
- Squatting/Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on lower shelving and to reach areas under the aircraft.
- Standing: able to stand for long periods of time while working on the paint shop floor.
- Walking: able to walk through Paint Shop floor, production areas, and areas between buildings.
- Personal Protective Equipment required: Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site.
Skills
- Proficiency in painting and paint preparation techniques.
- Ability to follow detailed instructions and manufacturer procedures.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
- Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary.
- Incentive compensation including profit sharing schemes.
- Roth and Traditional Retirement Savings Plans.
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
- Paid time off including personal time, holidays, and generous paid parental leave.
- Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), and other supplemental benefit coverages.
- Upskilling and development opportunities through Airbus Leadership University.
- Flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.
Pay
Competitive base salary with potential for incentive compensation.
Schedule
Full-time, regular hours.
Company
At Airbus, we support you to work, connect, and collaborate more easily and accessibly. We foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.
Equal Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or other legally protected status.