Join a leading aerospace team supporting Bombardier business jet programs in Tucson,AZ

We are seeking an experienced Aircraft Painter / Aviation Painter to perform surface preparation, spray painting, and finishing on corporate aircraft, including Global and Challenger platforms. This position plays a key role in delivering high-quality finishes on large aircraft structures in a production environment.

• Perform surface preparation, sanding, masking, and cleaning of aircraft prior to paint application
• Apply primer, topcoat, and aerospace coatings using spray equipment (HVLP preferred)
• Mask, unmask, and protect sensitive aircraft areas including windows and components
• Remove existing coatings, contaminants, and residues using approved methods and materials
• Perform bodywork including putty application, sanding, buffing, and polishing
• Apply chemical treatments such as Alodine to aircraft surfaces
• Execute touch-up and refinishing work to meet quality standards
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and work instructions
• Document completed work per Inspection Procedures Manual (IPM)
• Support aircraft movement and assist other team members as required
• Follow all safety, quality, and production guidelines in a regulated aerospace environment

• Minimum 5 years of experience as an Aircraft Painter, Aviation Painter, or Aerospace Painter
• 3 years of corporate and commercial paint experience
• Experience painting full aircraft or large structures (corporate jets preferred)
• Strong background in surface preparation, masking, priming, and spray painting
• Experience with HVLP spray systems and industrial/aerospace coatings preferred
• Automotive painting experience accepted only if it includes full-body or large-scale work
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Flexibility to work different shifts as required
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality

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