Paint Technician A Contract

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Job Description :

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 1000 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 10000 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.

Description : Paint Prep 40%

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

Description : Paint 40%

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

Description : Administrative and Training 20%

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

Additional Responsibilities :

Other duties as assigned.

Your boarding pass : Education :

Required :

High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred : Some Trade School

Experience : Required :

Minimum of four (4) years of Painting and Paint preparation on metal and composite / fiberglass components.

Preferred : Some Trade School

Licensure / Certifications :

Required :

None

Knowledge Skills Demonstrated Capabilities :

Required :

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

Communication Skills (Spoken Written Influencing Proficiency in Other Languages) :

Requires ability to communicate effectively verbally and in written form.

Technical Systems Proficiency :

None

Travel Required :

10% Domestic and International

Citizenship :

Authorized to Work in the US

Clearance : None

Decision Making Complexity :

Employee will be required to have problem solving skills for Paint to ensure that they are accepted practices of the highest quality and cost effective for the customer.

Organizational information :

Reports to DCR Manager and follow guidance from DCR Paint Liaison

Direct Reports : Exempt : 0

Non-exempt : 0

Job Dimensions Contributions to Success :

The paint process is one step of the overhaul process and this position is necessary to make this step efficient.

Nature of Contacts :

Cursory Communication on a daily Basis with internal parties only

Physical Requirements :

Onsite or remote : 90% Onsite

Vision : able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens able to read documents reports and engineering drawings. Daily

Hearing : able to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on the production floor including safety warnings or alarms. Daily

Speaking : able to speak in conversations and meetings deliver information and participate in communications. Daily

Equipment Operation (personal computer telephone copies fax machine and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors) : able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts. Daily

Carrying : able to carry documents tools drawings electronic equipment up to 30lbs / 14kgs. Daily

Lifting : able to lift documents tools drawings electronic equipment up to 30lbs / 14kgs. Daily

Pushing / Pulling : able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools. Daily

Sitting : able to sit for long periods of time in meetings working on the computer. Daily

Squatting / Kneeling : able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.

Standing : able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor. Daily

Travel : able to travel independently and at short notice. Possible once or twice a year.

Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents) : able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces. Daily

Personal Protective Equipment required : Required PPE includes but is not limited to Safety Shoes Safety Glasses Hearing Protection Respirators / Masks and / or Protective Gloves as required by site and / or customer site

Administrative position only PPE required : Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visits appropriate hearing / eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor.

THIS IS A CONTRACT POSITION

Equal Opportunity :

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity religion national origin disability veteran status age marital status pregnancy genetic information or other legally protected status

As a leader in our field Airbus Helicopters Inc. provides relocation assistance for qualified positions and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

As a matter of policy Airbus Helicopters Inc. does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered.

Airbus Helicopters Inc. does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time with or without cause with or without notice.

NOTE : Airbus Helicopters Inc. reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity as the foundation for the Companys success reputation and sustainable growth.

Company :

Airbus Helicopters Inc.

Employment Type : Agency / Temporary

Experience Level : Professional

Remote Type : On-site

Job Family :

Dynamic component assembly

Job Posting End Date : 12.05.2025

Airbus provides equal opportunities to all individuals seeking assignment with Airbus 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 addition to federal law requirements Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in every location in which the company has facilities. Airbus expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability genetics pregnancy marital status veteran status or other legally protected status. This assignment description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

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Airbus is and always has been committed to equal opportunities for all. As such we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to .

Required Experience :

IC

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Experience : years

Vacancy : 1