Aircraft Paint Prep Technician – Flexible Schedule

Alterra Mountain Company; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Competitive hourly wage starting at $/

RRSP matching

Paid relocation allowance

Paid training and development

Pay-for-performance

Health benefits

EFAP

Sick leave incentive

Job summary

Alpine Aerotech is seeking a Paint Prepper to prep aircraft components for painting and refinishing. You will clean, mask, media blast, and chemically strip parts per approved drawings and quality standards, ensuring readiness for high-quality coatings.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, the ability to follow technical documentation, and safe handling of tools and PPE in a collaborative aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent is required.
• Previous experience in paint preparation, industrial painting, media blasting, automotive refinishing, manufacturing, aerospace, or related industry is asset-based.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, technical documentation, drawings, and SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare aircraft components for painting by cleaning, degreasing, masking, media blasting, and chemical stripping according to approved methods.
• Remove paint, coatings, corrosion, dirt, grease and contaminants to ready components for refinishing.
• Mask components in line with drawings and SOPs.
• Inspect parts to ensure quality before painting and report defects.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Read & follow instructions

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Lift up to 50 lbs

Independent yet collaborative

Attention to detail

Education

Grade 12 diploma or equivalent

Job description

Alpine Aerotech is seeking a Paint Prepper to prep aircraft components for painting and refinishing. You will clean, mask, media blast, and chemically strip parts per approved drawings and quality standards, ensuring readiness for high-quality coatings.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, the ability to follow technical documentation, and safe handling of tools and PPE in a collaborative aerospace environment.