Aviation Painter

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited; Sidney; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited in Sidney, BC is seeking an Aviation Painter to contribute to aircraft manufacturing quality and safety standards. The role focuses on surface preparation, priming, and topcoat application under strict specifications.

You will read detailed drawings and work instructions, maintain a clean work area, and support training of junior staff. Shift flexibility may be required to meet production needs.

Qualifications

• Aviation painter ticket or equivalent is preferred.
• Experience in industrial facilities with safety mindset.
• Ability to read drawings, blueprints and work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Meet DOT/industry quality requirements and standards.
• Maintain clean, organized work area and follow safety protocols.
• Prepare surfaces, strip paint, and apply priming and coatings per specs.
• Prime and topcoat large and small surfaces per manufacturer specs.
• Assist in training and supervising junior employees.
• Estimate and plan work to meet schedule and budget.
• Operate with minimal supervision while adhering to safety hazards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading blueprints & drawings

Verbal communication skills

Planning & organizational skills

Education

Aviation painter ticket (CCAA ITAC or equivalent)

Job description

Position Profile

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Aviation Painter to join our manufacturing team in Sidney BC. Your expertise and knowledge will contribute to the growth and success of our organization as we strive to maintain high standards of quality and safety in aircraft manufacturing.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Capable of meeting all DOT, DHC and customer quality requirements;
• Monitor stock of commonly used items to ensure adequate stocking levels;
• Able to assist in the training, direction and supervision of junior Employees;
• Able to work quickly, safely and with minimum supervision and fully aware of all Health and Safety hazards;
• Able to estimate and plan work on time and on budget;
• Able to perform paint stripping, corrosion removal, cleaning and preparation for any coatings;
• Able to prime and topcoat in accordance with Manufacturer's specifications and customer requirements;
• Able to prime and topcoat large surfaces;
• Able to prime large surfaces and topcoat small surfaces;
• Maintaining a clean work area, and alerting their Supervisor of any safety concerns;
• Be responsible to their assigned Charge Hand;
• Any other duties assigned.

Skills

• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to perform extremely detailed work.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read and understand complex drawings, blueprints, and work instructions.
• Good planning and organizational skills.

Education/Experience

• Canadian provincial or inter-provincial aircraft and/or automotive painter ticket including CCAA - Aviation Painter, ITAC, or equivalent ticket from another country is considered an asset.
• Experience working in an industrial facility with a safety mindset.

Special Conditions

• Shift work may be required based on shift-bid, seniority and company requirements.
• Work to be performed in noisy and often warm production areas, including working with chemicals - all PPE is required at all times.
• Occasionally required to lift heavy objects up to 40 lbs.