Paint Technician A - Contract

Airbus • Grand Prairie, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Airbus Helicopters is looking for an Aircraft Paint Technician A to join our Dynamic Component Repair Team in Grand Prairie, TX. Technician shall prepare all components and airframe surfaces for painting and perform the painting of the components and airframes IAW Airbus manufacturer procedures
THIS IS A CONTRACT POSITION
Meet the team: From building to servicing the next generation of aerospace, our team focuses on quality, productivity and efficiency. We ensure the highest quality of care and safety is built into each aircraft we assemble and maintain. Our team members make it happen.
Your working environment: A suburb just outside the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area is home to Airbus Helicopters U.S. regional headquarters, where we have more than 1,000 employees. Check out one of the seven professional sports teams that also call Dallas home - you may even see a special, custom Airbus helicopter dedicated to the Dallas Cowboys flying during home games.
How we care for you: Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility. At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and accessibly. Wherever possible, we support flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of four (4) years of Painting and Paint preparation on metal and composite/fiberglass components.
• Strong paint skills
• Previous Paint work
• Able to read and work from blue prints and Bills of material (BOM) to ensure proper coatings are applied IAW Technical Data
• Requires ability to communicate effectively verbally and in written form.
• Authorized to Work in the US

Nice To Haves

• Some Trade School
• Minimum of four (4) years of Painting and Paint preparation on metal and composite/fiberglass aircraft components.

Responsibilities

• Perform preparation for painting to include; repairs, sanding, taping and surface preparation
• Perform initial inspection of components and parts to ensure all defects are noted prior to painting
• Perform stripe layout as specified by customer and masking per part drawing
• Use a variety of standard and specialized hand tools, power equipment and measuring devices and test equipment
• Assure that completed work complies with FAA regulations, customer requirements and company specifications
• Refinish repaired components in accordance with customer and factory standards
• Follow OSHA, safety and environmental regulations
• Must be able to support and train other employees with technical knowledge and skills
• Must maintain clean working environment
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility.
• flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED