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Ab Initio Aircraft Painting Course to Start in UK

The six-week program will lead to a 19-week paid internship

Airbourne Colours' new paint facility at Teeside International Airport in the UK — Airbourne Colours' new paint facility at Teeside International Airport in the UK, will play host to group of paid aircraft paint interns later this year.

By Curt Epstein • Business Aviation Services Editor

March 31, 2025

A start-up program to teach aircraft painting skills will begin this June in the UK under a partnership between the Hartlepool College of Further Education and aircraft painting and refinishing company Airbourne Colours, which is based at Teesside International Airport (EGNV). The six-week course, funded by the Tees Valley Mayor and Combined Authority’s Adult Skills Fund and held at the college, will provide local residents age 19 or older with essential skills in aircraft spray painting.

Following that, successful trainees will progress to a 1.5-year paid, hands-on training internship at Airbourne Colours’ aircraft paint facility at EGNV. In addition, they can complete the 21-month course to receive SAE AS7489 certification. An open information event will be held at Hartlepool College on April 9, and the application window closes on April 27.

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