Mobile Aircraft Paint Technician: Travel-Ready Finishes

Coulson Aviation; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company‑paid benefits

5% pension matching

Job summary

Coulson Aviation in Canada seeks an Aircraft Paint Technician to support appearance, protection, and finish quality across our operations. This role involves hands-on work performing paint touch-ups, repairs, and coatings as part of a small mobile team traveling to aircraft locations.

You’ll bring experience with aircraft or automotive paint repair, color sanding, tinting and matching paint, and spray application, with a meticulous eye for detail and the ability to plan and organize work on

Qualifications

• Experience with aircraft or automotive paint repair and refinishing.
• Ability to mix, tint, and match paints to achieve accurate color finishes.
• Proficiency in color sanding / wet sanding and paint spraying.

Responsibilities

• Perform paint touch-ups and localized repairs on aircraft surfaces.
• Conduct color sanding / wet sanding to remove imperfections and prepare surfaces.
• Mix, tint, and match paint to achieve accurate color finishes.
• Perform localized paint spraying and blending as required.
• Carry out fine detail work using precision paint brushes.
• Assess aircraft surfaces and determine the appropriate repair approach.
• Support polishing and finishing processes following paint work.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and attention to detail.
• Travel with a small team to various aircraft locations.
• Organize daily tasks and manage time effectively on assignment.
• Communicate progress and issues clearly with supervisors.

Skills

Aircraft paint repair

Color sanding

Paint mixing

Paint spraying

Attention to detail

Independent planning

Travel-ready

Job description

Coulson Aviation in Canada seeks an Aircraft Paint Technician to support appearance, protection, and finish quality across our operations. This role involves hands-on work performing paint touch-ups, repairs, and coatings as part of a small mobile team traveling to aircraft locations.

You’ll bring experience with aircraft or automotive paint repair, color sanding, tinting and matching paint, and spray application, with a meticulous eye for detail and the ability to plan and organize work on