Boeing Pre-Employment Training (BPET) Students - Aircraft Painter

Boeing Pre-Employment Training (BPET) Students - Aircraft Painter

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is seeking to provide students and recent graduates of Boeing Pre-Employment Training (BPET) certified academic courses and Military Occupation Codes with the opportunity to join our 787 production teams working as an Aircraft Painter in North Charleston, South Carolina on a variable shift!

 

Your BPET Endorsement Form will outline the specific roles for which your course or Military Occupation Code qualifies you for a direct offer of employment. Following your application, a Boeing recruiter will reach out to discuss these roles and ensure a smooth transition into your new role.

 

This role offers an exciting opportunity within a dynamic manufacturing assembly environment. Team members will leverage their prior experience, and the knowledge gained from training and certifications to complete daily assigned tasks effectively.

 

Individuals will be responsible for identifying their work locations on advanced airplanes, parts, and tooling by interpreting intricate drawings to accurately complete detailed work instructions. Attention to detail and procedure compliance is critical to identify all necessary hand tools, parts, and equipment required to ensure defect-free work. This position is not just a job; it’s an opportunity to build a career while contributing to the future of aviation as a part of an innovative team!

 

Eligibility:

This position is exclusively open to students who have completed Boeing Pre-Employment Training (BPET) certified courses.

 

Application Instructions:

To apply, please ensure you include BOTH of the following documents in the “Resume / CV” field. You may upload multiple documents in this section:

• BPET Endorsement Form

  • For students/graduates of aligned academic programs, this form is issued by Boeing, following confirmation by your academic program.

  • For military servicemembers or veterans, this form is issued by Boeing, following review of your Military Occupation Code.

• Updated Resume: Your resume should provide a comprehensive overview of your hands-on tool experience and/or manufacturing skill sets.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Safety: Adhering strictly to all safety protocols and guidelines to protect ourselves, our colleagues, and our workplace. Safety is non-negotiable and must be integrated into every task we perform.

• Quality: Maintaining rigorous quality standards in all deliverables, ensuring that our work meets or exceeds expectations and complies with all regulatory and company requirements.

• Teamwork: Contribute to a collaborative environment, engaging with teammates and support teams to achieve our shared mission by working together; be willing to ask for help and give it freely.

• English proficiency is required, as our business is conducted in English

• Must successfully complete the new hire foundational training to obtain and maintain all required certifications.

• Proficient use of a computer in a dynamic production environment.

• Performs inspection of aircraft parts arriving at the component paint facility

• Cleans aircraft assemblies

• Masking of aircraft assemblies

• Sanding of aircraft assemblies

• Priming and painting aircraft assemblies

• Have the ability of viewing and understand computer- based work instructions and drawings

• Maintaining all certifications that are required for the Component Paint shop

• This position requires an individual to work at heights utilizing fall protection equipment.

• Climbing/balancing (stairs, ladders, poles, scaffolding, inclined surfaces), crawling, crouching (squatting).

• Flexion/Extension (head bent down, head bent back), handling, kneeling, bending at the waist, reaching (overhead), rotation of head/neck, standing, twisting at the waist and walking.

 

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite.

 

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

 

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

• Be a student or recent graduate of a Boeing Pre-Employment Training (BPET) academic course or Military Occupation Code that is certified for the BPET Assembly Structures Mechanic role. Applicants must have a valid BPET Endorsement Form.

 

Physical demands and requirements:

• Must have the ability to work variable shifts (first, second, or third) based on business needs.

• Must be able to walk constantly throughout the workday; stand 6-8 hours per day; climb or work from stairs/steps up to 8 hours per day; climb ladders; bend and twist frequently up to six hours per day; squat and kneel.

• Experience in paint preparation and painting.

• Must have the ability to wear fall protection gear, safety equipment and masks (OSHA STD state)

• Must have the ability to complete Fall protection training

• Experience in aircraft, automotive, industrial, or general painting

 

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

 

Shift:

This position is for a variable shift (shift 4). Variable shift means you will be placed on a shift at the time of hire based on business needs at that time. You will remain on that shift until re-evaluation is needed.

 

Pay & Benefits:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. 

 

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. 

 

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

 

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. 

 

Summary pay range: $48,000 - $49,000​

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 4 (United States of America)

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