Blades Paint Senior Aircraft Technician

About the role

Technician shall prepare blade components and surfaces for painting and perform the painting of the components and airframes in accordance with Airbus manufacturer procedures.

Primary responsibilities

• Paint preparation (45%) – 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.
• Paint application (45%) – 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.
• Documentation (10%) – Release and update time sheets daily; sign off work clearly and legibly with adequate description; complete all required blocks on discrepancy sheets; reference correct AMM, engineering dispositions, and Repair Design Approval Sheets (RDAS); complete toolbox audit sheets at shift end; maintain forms and records for assigned work.

Additional responsibilities

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education – Required: High School Diploma or equivalent; Preferred: Some trade school.
• Experience – Required: Minimum of six (6) years of painting and paint preparation on metal and composite/fiberglass components; Preferred: Same experience on aircraft components; recognized expert in paint for aircraft blades; ability to train and foster team members.
• Licensure/Certifications – None required.
• Citizenship – Authorized to work in the United States.
• Travel – 0% domestic and international travel required.

Skills

• Knowledge, skills, demonstrated capabilities – Exceptional time‑management, ability to multi‑task and handle high‑volume workloads; strong understanding of customer requirements and Airbus Helicopters (AHI) capabilities; enthusiastic support of others and commitment to highest level of customer service.
• Communication – Required: Effective verbal and written communication in English; Preferred: Bilingual French or German.
• Technical systems proficiency – Required: Proficiency with all technical manuals for paint requirements on French and German blade components; Preferred: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word) and SAP.

Physical requirements

• Work location: 100% onsite.
• Vision: Ability to see and read computer screens, documents, reports, and engineering drawings.
• Hearing: Ability to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference, and to hear safety warnings or alarms on the production floor.
• Speaking: Ability to communicate in meetings and deliver information.
• Equipment operation: Use personal computer, telephone, copier, fax, and electronic ID card.
• Carrying/lifting: Up to 50 lb (23 kg) for documents, tools, drawings, and electronic equipment.
• Pushing/pulling: Ability to move equipment and tools.
• Sitting: Ability to sit for long periods.
• Squatting/kneeling: Ability to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items on low shelving or under the aircraft.
• Standing: Ability to stand for long periods on the paint shop floor.
• Walking: Ability to walk through the paint shop floor, production areas, and between buildings.
• Travel: Ability to travel independently and at short notice if required.
• Personal protective equipment: Safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, respirators/masks, and protective gloves as required by site or customer; steel‑toed shoes required for all shop‑floor visits, with appropriate hearing/eye protection as needed.