Qualified Painter – Aviation Refurbishment

Pacific Crown Helicopters Pty Ltd.; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Crown Helicopters Pty Ltd. on the Sunshine Coast Airport is seeking an experienced automotive painter to join our aviation refurbishment team.

You will work hands-on across aircraft components, focusing on high-quality finishes and varied refurbishment projects rather than repetitive painting. The role requires Cert III in Automotive Finishing, flow coating experience, and the ability to complete restorations from prep to final finish.

Qualifications

• Qualified Painter with Cert III in Automotive Finishing or equivalent.
• Experience with flow coating.
• Ability to carry out complete restorations from prep through finish.
• Experience with different paint systems and structures.
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, paint and restore aircraft components and refurbishment projects.
• Hands-on role focused on quality workmanship and varied projects.
• Three-month contract trial with potential for ongoing work.

Skills

Flow coating

Complete restorations

Paint systems

Aviation refurbishment

Education

Cert III in Automotive Finishing

Job description

Pacific Crown Helicopters, based at the Sunshine Coast Airport is looking for an experienced and motivated qualified automotive painter to join our aviation refurbishment department.

The role involves working on high-quality refurbishment projects and requires someone who takes pride in their work, has a strong work ethic, and is confident working across different painting systems and applications.

What we're looking for

Qualified Painter with Cert III in Automotive Finishing (or equivalent trade qualifications)

Experience with flow coating

Ability to carry out complete restorations from preparation through to final finish

Experience working with different paint systems and structures

Strong, productive work ethic and the ability to work efficiently

High attention to detail and pride in workmanship

Eager to learn and develop new skills

Able to work independently as well as part of a small team

Automotive base-coating experience would be advantageous

Aviation or aircraft refurbishment experience would be highly regarded but is not essential

The role

You will be involved in the preparation, painting and restoration of aircraft components and refurbishment projects. This is a hands-on position suited to someone who enjoys quality workmanship and wants to work on varied projects rather than repetitive production-line painting.

We are offering an initial 3-month contract trial, with the potential for ongoing contracting for the right person.

Rate: $45–$55/hour, depending on experience and capability.