Aircraft Painter / Automotive Spray Painter

COMPANY BACKGROUND

Established in 1968, The Aerotech Group is South Australia’s largest privately owned aviation company, with specialised aircraft, innovative thinking and a team of talented people. With over 160+ staff and a fleet of 40 aircraft, Aerotech Group have a well-deserved reputation as an Australian leader in providing aerial solutions, working across several sectors including firefighting, agricultural spraying, mining support and medical evacuations.  

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for an experienced Painter or Auto Body Technician to support the team in our CASA approved paint shop.

Preparation is a major part of this role.  We are looking for someone who understands that a quality finish starts well before the paint is applied.  You will need to take pride in sanding, filling, blocking, masking and final surface preparation, with a strong eye for imperfections.

 We pride ourselves on high quality finishes and see safety as a priority, you will work with only the best practice safety equipment.  On a day to day basis the Painter will;

• End to end Aircraft Painting:  cleaning panels, surface preparation, sanding, body filler application, bog work, final panel preparation, priming, painting, and vinyl decal application.

• Exterior Aircraft Care: washing, cleaning, polishing and detailing.

• Completion of small ad-hoc cleaning and painting projects as identified by our Engineers, to support the longevity of the fleet.

• Work to prescribed product specifications and instructions, providing feedback to other team members for the purpose of continuous improvement. 

• Support the efficiency of the paint shop through timely replenishment of consumables and maintenance of plant and equipment. 

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience in the auto body industry with sound knowledge of panel preparation, repairs, large scale bog/filler applications (spray painting and/or panel beating experience beneficial).

• Competent with body filler, bog work and blocking techniques to ensure surfaces are ready for paint.

• Compliance with surface finish process specifications and work order specifications.

• Experience in spray painting onto various substrate materials in a high-quality environment.

• Experience in the repair, replacement and refit of damaged panels and components.

• Experience with polishing using electric buffs (beneficial).

• Demonstrated pride in producing a high standard of work with exemplary attention to detail.

• Knowledge of CASA regulations would be an advantage.

CULTURE AND BENEFITS

Boasting an enviable, relaxed and down to earth culture, you will get to work within a well-established and successful family business, where staff pride themselves on providing exceptional service to their varied clients.  Working in newly custom built, state of the art offices with free on-site parking, there is no shortage of excitement and activity in the workplace from day to day.  Additionally, you will be part of a South Australian success story, working within a team who are passionate about aviation and committed to all that they do.

INTERESTED?

Please click the “quick apply” button and include your cover letter and CV.

All candidates must have full working rights within Australia, only candidates with a right to work in Australia will be considered.