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Airbus

Manufacturer of commercial aircraft, helicopters, defense

Painter

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Mid
Kinston, NC, USA
In PersonOnsite 100% at the Kinston facility.
Manufacturing & Production Operations
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 3 years of painting experience.
  • Must be able and willing to work any shift, including overtime as needed.
  • High school diploma/GED or Work Keys Assessment completion is required.
  • Must have basic paint skills.
  • Must have good verbal and written communication skills in English.
  • Must be able to articulate complex issues to others.
  • Must maintain confidentiality in all matters.
  • Must demonstrate effectiveness in interpersonal skills.
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States.
  • Must be able to access and work to material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) data and comply with Airbus safety policies.
  • Must maintain certifications, qualifications, licenses, or permits as required to perform the work.
  • Must be able to work from elevated platforms such as lifts, scaffolding, and ladders.
  • Must be able to see and read computer screens, electronic equipment screens, documents, reports, and engineering drawings daily.
  • Must be able to participate in conversations in person and by teleconference or phone and hear production-floor sounds, including safety warnings and alarms.
  • Must be able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information, and participate in communications daily.
  • Must be able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools, including production tools such as hydraulic lifts.
  • Must be able to carry and lift documents, tools, drawings, and electronic equipment weighing up to 30 pounds/14 kilograms.
Responsibilities
  • Perform processing, coating application, parts identification, repair, and minor assembly in the manufacture of company products.
  • Develop new and improved methods of production.
  • Use job-related equipment, including hand tools, power tools, air tools, and computers, to complete or process work assignments.
  • Perform production activities such as painting, media blasting, masking, stenciling, and part-identification marking.
  • Prepare surfaces for painting using pneumatic sanders or by hand.
  • Work from blueprints, process instructions, customer specifications, job aids, work instructions, and written or verbal information.
  • Follow Airbus, customer, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), International Organization for Standardization (ISO), and Nadcap procedures.
  • Set up and use test equipment to ensure applications meet customer requirements by inspecting in-process and finished work.
  • Input all required data into the FDAQ database.
  • Perform product pickup, rework, and incorporation of changes as required.
  • Perform housekeeping, dispose of materials properly, and follow Airbus's Clean as You Go policy in paint booths and designated areas.
  • Keep the paint mix room clean and organized.
  • Perform routine minor equipment maintenance, including cleaning paint equipment and routinely replacing packings, O-rings, and valves.
  • Move product within the immediate manufacturing work area, including across aisles, using assigned shop equipment such as ovens and overhead cranes, and complete transactions to move product to the next operation.
  • Support continuous product flow by training and assisting employees of the same or lower classification level.
  • Assist with and demonstrate practices followed during internal and external audits.
  • Assist Assembly Technicians as required or requested by the manager or team lead.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • Training from a vocational school or previous employer in the use of painting skills and practices.

About the company

Airbus designs and manufactures commercial airplanes, helicopters, military aircraft, and space systems like satellites and launch services. The company builds these products by integrating advanced airframes, propulsion systems, and digital communication networks to support global travel, defense, and scientific exploration. Airbus distinguishes itself through its massive global manufacturing network and its active development of hydrogen-powered aircraft to eliminate carbon emissions. Its goal is to provide safe, connected aerospace solutions while leading the industry toward sustainable flight and environmental responsibility.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Blagnac, France

Founded

1970

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What believers are saying

  • Q2 2026 revenue rose 28% to €20.5 billion, with EBIT up 54%.
  • H1 2026 deliveries reached 351 aircraft, reversing earlier supply-chain disruptions.
  • Qantas's A350-1000ULR tests and Jet Zero's SAF funding deepen Airbus's premium partnerships.

What critics are saying

  • Spanish strikes froze hiring in August 2026 and slowed military and commercial production.
  • June 2026 engine shortages threatened Airbus's 870-jet target and dragged first-quarter deliveries.
  • Boeing's challenge to the EIB loan escalates trade scrutiny and could tighten Airbus financing.

What makes Airbus unique

  • Airbus spans jets, helicopters, defense, and space across Europe, China, and America.
  • The A350F targets 109 tonnes and 115 orders before certification begins.
  • The €3 billion EIB package funds research through 2030 across civil, defense, and technology.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Parental Leave
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Professional Development Budget
  • Flexible Work Hours

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

4%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

5%
Yahoo Finance
Oct 12th, 2026
Airbus tests US-built Valkyrie drone in Europe, eyes 2029 delivery at about $22M per unit

Airbus has flown a US-built Valkyrie drone in Europe for the first time, aiming to show that regulatory barriers to military drones in European airspace can be overcome. The September 29 flight over northern Europe did not yet include Airbus' European mission system, said Michael Schoellhorn, chief executive officer of Airbus Defence and Space. The drone, developed by US-based Kratos Defense, reached Mach 0.8. Airbus hopes to team it with Eurofighter jets and supply the German Air Force with combat drones by 2029. The next test flight, with Airbus' MARS Mission System on board, is expected in the first quarter of 2027. A first flight with a Eurofighter is scheduled later that year. Schoellhorn put the cost at around €20 million per unit and estimated German needs at around 500 drones.

The Register
Sep 30th, 2026
Airbus A350F freighter completes maiden flight with 4.3m cargo door for servers

Airbus has successfully completed the first flight of its A350F freighter, bringing the aerospace giant closer to delivering a high-capacity cargo aircraft. The plane took off from Airbus headquarters in Toulouse, France, flying for four hours and ten minutes and reaching 25,000 feet. The A350F can carry a payload of 109 tonnes, compared to 64 tonnes for the existing A330F. It features a 4.3-metre cargo door large enough to accommodate turbofan engines and high-density computer servers. Airbus claims the A350F is more efficient than Boeing's rival 777F, despite having slightly less capacity. The company has already received orders for 115 A350Fs. A second test aircraft is nearly complete as Airbus begins the certification process requiring hundreds of test flights.

ESG Today
Sep 7th, 2026
Airbus and Qantas back $30M funding for Australian SAF developer Jet Zero

Jet Zero Australia has raised $30 million to advance Project Ulysses, a commercial-scale sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel refinery in Townsville. The funding round was backed by institutional investors including Qantas and Airbus, both returning investors from 2023. South Korean company Posco International joined as a new strategic investor, with the parties exploring opportunities in fuel offtake, infrastructure and feedstock. The capital will fund completion of Front-End Engineering Design and support the project's progress towards Final Investment Decision and construction. Founded in 2021 by Ed Mason, Jet Zero develops biofuels production capacity in regional Australia. The project has received its final Development Permit Decision Notice from Queensland's Office of the Coordinator-General. It is expected to create approximately 1,000 construction jobs and 100 permanent operational roles.

Carbon Market Pulse Limited
Sep 7th, 2026
Australian SAF company completes A$30 mln capital raise « Carbon Pulse

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Australian Financial Review
Sep 6th, 2026
POSCO joins Qantas, Airbus in bumper Jet Zero capital raising

The spike in oil prices amid six months of conflict in the Middle East has made the Townsville-based start-up’s clean aviation fuel hopes more attractive.