AddressAircraft Painter
Description
Bell Textron Australia is a helicopter maintenance organisation with facilities in Coffs Harbour, NSW and Redcliffe, QLD. Bell Textron Australia holds both CASA Part 145 and CAR 30 approvals providing the opportunity to work on a range of helicopters and projects.
We are a friendly and flexible team of aviation professionals with an exemplary focus on customer service and maintain high standards of integrity and professionalism in all dealings. Bell Textron Australia offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic aviation setting, a safe workplace, and provides opportunities for training and personal development.
About the Role
We are seeking a motivated and experienced individual to join our Coffs Harbour team as an Aircraft Painter/ Surface Finisher. This is a permanent, full-time opportunity working a 38hr week over 4 days Monday to Thursday.
Duties include:
- Undertake paint removal, surface preparation including corrosion removal, masking and sealing, and apply paint and coatings to aircraft surfaces.
- Application of markings, graphics and decals in accordance with customer paint schemes.
- Ensure all staff in the Paint Shop department who are conducting surface refinishing activities are to the highest possible standard in compliance with company policies and procedures and Civil Aviation Regulations.
- Sound knowledge of paint preparation and associated products from Dupont/Axanta, Ekzo Nobel, and PPG.
- Actively participate and oversee all aspects of Paint Shop activities within the organisation.
- + Continuously review relevant procedures for improvement opportunities regarding compliance, efficiency and practicality and provide input for amendments.
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- Provide quality oversight of maintenance activities as they relate to Paint Shop.
- Provide input into customer queries and/or complaints.
- Record work performed in Work Packs for assigned projects.
- Ensure activities are conducted in compliance with Civil Aviation Regulations, aircraft OEM requirements, product manufacturer specifications and Company policy and procedure.
- Ensure the paint shop is maintained in good order including equipment serviceability and ordering of stock.
- Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety requirements as it pertains to activities undertaken and products used.
Qualifications
Applicants should possess the following:
- Successful completion of a trade apprenticeship, with hands on experience in a Spray Painter role - Automotive or Aviation industry exposure ispreferred.
- A minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar role.
- High attention to detail with a creative flair for those more intricate schemes.
- Be reliable and enjoy working as part of a team.
- A proactive approach to work with a focus on delivering high quality results.
- Well-developed time management skills and the ability to prioritise work tasks in a dynamic environment.
- Meet the requirements of the Company pre-employment drug and alcohol policy.
- Provide a current National Police Check.
If this sounds like you, please submit your resume and a covering letter using the Apply button. To be considered, your application must be received no later than 11pm on 8thMarch 2024. This notice may be removed earlier if a suitable candidate is identified before this date.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.We thank you for your interest in working at Bell Textron Australia.
Recruiting Company: Bell Textron Inc.
Primary Location: Australia-NSW-Coffs Harbour
Job Function: Manufacturing
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Experienced
Shift: First Shift
Job Posting: 02/19/2024, 9:08:14 PM
Req ID: 321507
