Aircraft Painter Prepper - Port Alberni, Canada - Coulson Group

Coulson Group

Verified Company

Port Alberni, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

ABOUT COULSON AVIATION

Coulson Aviation is a global aerial firefighting company that operates in Canada, the USA, Australia, and Chile.

Coulson Aviation operates with a fleet of large aerial firefighting aircraft consisting of both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft. With our fleet, we can run rapid aerial fire suppression, including initial attack and extended attack protocols.

Coulson Aviation is a part of
The Coulson Group of companies. We are a financially stable and growing organization that has been in business for 63 years.

Due to our company growth and expanding footprint, we are looking to add to our team and hire a
Aircraft Painter.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
This full-time position is based at Coulson Aircrane Ltd.'s airport facility in Port Alberni, BC.

Responsibilities:

Report to the Paint Supervisor to assess current needs of the day and determine which project(s) and location(s) will require attention
Set up and organize paint booth to ensure it is functional and efficient for the day's tasks
Use appropriate painting and polishing techniques and other related skills to complete assigned task
Strip, Sand, Mask, and prep areas for paint
Ensure all areas of the Painting Department are clean and tidy
Other duties may include, but are not limited to priming; prepping all surfaces that may be found in Aviation, from aluminum to composites; detail touch up; paint stock inventory

Requirements:

Minimum one (1) year experience in a Painting/Prepping or similar role
Knowledge of proper cleaning, sanding, and required preparation work prior to any painting or polishing tasks
Good communication skills
Able to work independently
Able to follow instructions

Preferred Requirements:

Experience in the paint or body shop industry as asset
Experience in the aviation industry an asset
Possess Automotive Refinishing Prep Technician ticket and/or Automotive Paint ticket