Paint Technician

Coulson Aviation; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid benefits

5% matching pension plan

Job summary

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

The ideal candidate has experience in aircraft or automotive paint repair, color sanding, and color matching. You will mix paints, spray, and conduct fine detailing while traveling and organizing daily tasks with strong

Qualifications

• Experience with aircraft or automotive paint repair and refinishing.
• Color sanding / wet sanding techniques.
• Experience mixing, tinting, and matching paint.
• Paint spraying experience.
• Fine detail paint brush skills.
• Strong eye for detail and quality‑focused mindset.
• Ability to plan and organize work independently.
• Valid passport and ability to travel.
• Strong communication skills.

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 experience

Color sanding

Paint mixing & matching

Paint spraying

Fine detail painting

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Job description

Help Keep Our Aircraft Looking and Performing at Their Best

We are seeking a skilled Aircraft Paint Technician to support aircraft 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.

How You’ll Contribute to the Team

• 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.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience with aircraft or automotive paint repair and refinishing.
• Strong skills in color sanding / wet sanding techniques.
• Experience mixing, tinting, and matching paint.
• Paint spraying experience.
• Fine detail paint brush skills.
• Strong eye for detail and quality‑focused mindset.
• Ability to plan and organize work independently.
• Valid passport and ability to travel.
• Strong communication skills.

What’s In It for You

• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Company‑paid benefits and a 5% matching pension plan.
• Opportunity to work on specialized aircraft projects.
• Travel opportunities.