Aircraft Spray Painter - Sacramento, CA

JOB SUMMARY:

To layout, mark and perform the more complicated painting assignments on new delivery and customer-owned aircraft, to meet Quality Control inspection and customer acceptance

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Working from oral and written instructions and established shop practices, perform a variety of painting assignments to meet quality control inspection and customer acceptance.
• Checks daily work assignments with shop supervision. May examine completed aircraft for discrepancies, determines extent of rework and performs the more complicated painting assignments.
• Orders paint supplies, cleans and services spray guns, paint pots, hoses and other spray-painting equipment.
• Works in accordance with general safety practices and regulations.
• May provide estimates to management for time and material cost of jobs.
• Apply filters, prep, prime, and paint small and large surfaces to include items as large as fuselage, tails, and wings.
• Work with company personnel and outside vendors to ensure quality enhancing products/techniques are used.
• May be required to repair or refinish cabinetry and other interior items.
• Keep inventory of supplies and order in advance to assure needed items are on hand
• Perform blends as needed
  
  

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma, an equivalent certificate, or a bronze level WorkKeys certification required.
  
  

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 2 years of relative aircraft, automotive, or other specialized vehicle spray painting experience.
• QUALIFICATIONS:
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an airport security badge through the local airport authority, if applicable
• Ability to interpret simple drawings, apply simple arithmetic and use some measuring instruments.
• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
  
  

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.Textron’s compensation package includes competitive base pay and provides eligible employees with benefit programs. Benefits may include health insurance and prescription plan coverage, dental insurance, family building benefits, vision insurance, mental health resources, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs that provide employees time away from work. The pay range should be used as a general guide only. Compensation is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Recruiting Company

Textron Aviation

Primary Location

US-California-Sacramento

Job Field

Manufacturing

Schedule

Full-time

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Job Type

Standard

Shift

First Shift

Job Posting

10/30/2026, 12:00:00 AM