Aircraft Painter

Company DescriptionCanadian Helicopters is a helicopter transportation service, maintenance support and flight training company. In business since 1947, Canadian Helicopters is Canada's largest helicopter operator with over 20 locations across the country and a fleet of nearly 100 single and multi-engine aircrafts.Job DescriptionCanadian Helicopters is looking for an aircraft painter. The selected candidate will be working with the maintenance department located in Les Cèdres, QC, near Vaudreuil-Dorion.Reporting to the maintenance manager, the painter will be required to:Surface Preparation:Clean, sand, strip, and mask the helicopter and/or its components to prepare surfaces for primer and paint. Inspect surfaces for corrosion, structural issues, or coating defects. Painting & Finishing:Apply primers, base coats, topcoats, and specialty coatings using spray-painting equipment. Mix and match paint colors to meet OEM specifications. Inspect finished work. Safety & Compliance:Follow all hazardous material handling procedures and PPE requirements. Maintain a clean, safe paint booth and work environment. Collaboration:Work closely with other painters, maintenance technicians, and production managers to coordinate paint schedules. QualificationsDEP in bodywork, an asset, or,AEP in industrial painting, an asset, or,Experience in an equivalent position is an asset. Knowledge of surface preparation, paint mixing, and HVLP spray equipment. Familiarity with aviation coatings (polyurethane, epoxy primers, anti-corrosion coatings). Understanding safety standards related to chemical handling. Good communication and teamwork skills. Possess good organizational skills. Additional InformationStatus: Permanent, full-timeSchedule: Monday to Friday, day shiftWorking for Canadian Helicopters is:A unique opportunity to grow professionally in a dynamic environment full of opportunities. To work with passionate, committed people who like to surpass themselves. Being part of an organizational culture based on fundamental principles. Having an employer of choice offering competitive working conditions. Canadian Helicopters Limited is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from women, handicap persons, Indigenous people and visible minorities.For more information, we invite you to visit our website: www.canadianhelicopters.com.Follow us on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/canadian-helicopters-limited