Apprenticeship Aircraft Painter (Process Mechanic for Coating Technology) starting 01.09.2027

✈️ Ready to shape the future? ✈️ Aircraft fascinate you and you want to help build them? Then become an AIRzubi and start your apprenticeship as an aircraft painter (d/m/w) at Airbus. With us you build the future of aviation! In your 3-year apprenticeship (in cooperation with the Schulzentrum an der Alwin-Lonke-Straße) you will become an absolute technology professional. You will learn: Get to know and prepare materials: In school you learn the theory about metals and plastics – at Airbus you then prepare the real aircraft parts for painting. Mix colors and paint correctly: You learn how to properly mix and apply different paints and protective layers – in the Airbus halls you give the aircraft their real design. Pay attention to quality and environment: You learn the strict rules for safety and environmental protection and ensure at Airbus that the paint holds perfectly and all requirements are met. After successful completion, a takeover at Airbus Operations or Airbus Aerostructures is possible.

Surface finishing & painting: Applying coating materials and paints to metal and plastic surfaces of aircraft components according to technical drawings. Process preparation & chemistry know-how: Proper preparation of workpieces as well as production and mixing of substance concentrations and solutions. Work planning & quality management: Independent planning and coordination of work processes in the production process while adhering to quality and environmental requirements.

Your foundation: First general school leaving certificate (ESA). Your interests: Fun with math & technology. Your language skills: At least B1 German (for international degrees). Your mindset: You are a team player and have a desire for something new.

Safe Future: Takeover & top career opportunities. Good Pay: Attractive remuneration according to IG Metall collective agreement. Work-Life-Balance: 35-hour week & flexible leisure. Community: Events, team weeks & learn to fly yourself. Airbus Campus: Food trucks, health & bike leasing and much more. Global & Green: Option for international assignment & focus on sustainable flying.