Precision Aircraft Paint Technician

Flexjet LLC; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6% RRSP matching

10% deferred compensation

second-shift premium

Health/Medical/Dental/Life benefits to

Job summary

Flexjet LLC seeks an Aircraft Paint Technician to safely prepare and prime aircraft for exterior painting, following customer specifications and industry regulations. You will work under the guidance of a Crew Lead, perform masking, washing and sanding, and apply paint with careful color matching and quality control.

The role requires good communication, physical dexterity, and the ability to follow procedures.

Qualifications

• Completion of secondary school is required.
• Ideally 3 years of transferable skills (Bus, Boat, Auto Painting, Bodywork or Paint Preparation experiences).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and prime aircraft for exterior paint per specifications.
• Mask, wash and sand aircraft according to procedures.
• Mix, blend and apply paint with accuracy.
• Perform internal quality inspections during each phase of painting.
• Complete documentation per AS9100 standards.
• Maintain and care for shop equipment and tools.
• Read, write and understand English.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Communication skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Dual action sanders

Hydraulic lift platforms

Job description

Flexjet LLC seeks an Aircraft Paint Technician to safely prepare and prime aircraft for exterior painting, following customer specifications and industry regulations. You will work under the guidance of a Crew Lead, perform masking, washing and sanding, and apply paint with careful color matching and quality control.

The role requires good communication, physical dexterity, and the ability to follow procedures.