Aircraft Painter

**Location**:North Bay, Ontario

**Job type**:Full-time, permanent

**Department**:Heavy Maintenance

At Voyageur Aviation Corp., we deliver innovative solutions to customers with unique aviation requirements. We are an integrated provider of specialized aviation services, including, advanced engineering and maintenance capabilities, part sales and logistics management, aircraft leasing, and contract flying operations both internationally and domestically supporting humanitarian missions, cargo and workforce movements to remote communities. Our headquarters are in North Bay, Ontario, and we are a wholly owned subsidiary of Chorus Aviation Inc.

As a key member of the Heavy Maintenance team, the Aircraft Painter will report to the Supervisor, Refinishing Shop, and will provide quality, knowledgeable work to the department.

**What does an Aircraft Painter do?**:

- Prepare aircraft and parts for the paint process by sanding, cleaning, and masking.
- Ensure paint and paint process is conducted in accordance with approved data.
- Mix and prepare paints and primers to ensure proper adhesion and cure.
- Supervise and mentor junior prep technicians.
- Perform quality inspection after paint completion.
- Complete assigned work as instructed by the Supervisor.

**What you bring to the table**:

- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- 1-3 years’ painting experience in bus/boat/automotive painting, bodywork, or paint preparation.
- Knowledge of the properties of various paints, finishes, and paint removers.
- Strong hand-eye coordination and proficiency using tools.
- Must be able to work independently with mínimal supervision and as part of a team.
- Aviation experience preferred.

**What we offer**:

- A starting wage of $22.62-$25.10/hour, negotiable based on skill, ability, experience, and qualifications.
- A comprehensive benefits program, including extended health care benefits, out-of-country insurance, life and disability insurance, retirement pension plan, employee and family assistance plan, and Employee Share Ownership Plan (TSX: CHR).

**Eligibility**:
You must be legally eligible to work for a Canadian company (e.g., be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada, or possess a valid work permit), and provide a clear Criminal Background Check.