Aircraft Painter (Experienced) - Piney Flats, TN

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Bell Piney Flats Aircraft Paint Team 
Come join the Bell Piney Flats Aircraft Paint department and help ensure best in class service to our customers. In this position, you’ll be an integral part of the Paint team, working with others to refinish helicopters and helicopter parts. As an Aircraft Painter, you’ll have an opportunity to demonstrate and grow your technical abilities and advance your skills with practical, hands-on experience.

What you’ll be doing as an Aircraft Painter (Experienced)

• Clean, sand, mask, and buff aircraft and/or aircraft parts for paint with supervision.
• Mix, apply, and smooth cosmetic fillers with supervision.
• Mix and spray aircraft with supervision.
• Spray primer and paint aircraft interiors and parts (including cowlings).
• May clear coat aircraft parts (to include cowlings) and aircraft belly with supervision.
• Maintain inventory of hazardous items.
• Properly use PPE as required, to include respirator, and PPE for hazardous materials.

Skills You Bring To this Role

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years experience with auto body refinishing, aircraft painting, industrial painting/refinishing, and/or other related area.
• Ability to work assigned schedule (4x10 day shift), and overtime when assigned.
• Expertise in surface preparation, and sealant/proseal.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately.
• Ability to work well with others in a team-oriented environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 25 lbs., and to team lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to perform prolonged kneeling, squatting, sitting, crawling, and climbing stairs, ladders and work stands.
• Ability to stand for extended periods during the entire duration of shift.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for handling small components and tools.
• Flexibility to bend, stoop, and crouch as required for tasks.
• Good vision, including the ability to focus on small details and identify defects.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and supervisors regarding progress and potential issues.
• Willingness to follow instructions and ask for clarification when needed.

What we offer you in return

• 80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO)
• 120 hours Vacation time
• 12-13 paid holidays per year
• 6 weeks parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health insurance
• On-site Bell Piney Flats fitness center (employees only)
• Access to Employee Resource Groups
• And so much more

It’s time to make your mark on the future of aviation. Join us on this mission, and let’s make history together.

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