Commercial Vehicle and Ground Support Equipment Painter Full-time Job

Description 

Being part of Air Canada is to become part of an iconic Canadian symbol, recently ranked the best Airline in North America. Let your career take flight by joining our diverse and vibrant team at the leading edge of passenger aviation.

Air Canada is presently looking for a dynamic individual to fill the permanent full-time position of Commercial Vehicle and Ground Support Equipment Painter at our Maintenance Centre in Toronto.

Mechanics in Category 14 are engaged in performing all paint work required, relative to the aircraft, engines, propellers, instruments, accessories, buildings and ground equipment.

•Identify Ground Support Equipment/Vehicle(s) to be painted 

•Prepare, clean and sand metal surfaces to be painted

•Apply primers/enamels 

•Apply paint and mix paints 

•Use power and non-power tools to complete the paint job (spray guns, sanders, paint booth, etc.) 

•Clean and polish painted surfaces, remove/replace decals 

•Follow proper safety procedures and use PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) 

•Complete assignments on time

•Produce a satisfactory result for the client and work to the standards of Air Canada

•Accept direction from the Manager or Lead hand

Qualifications 

•High school diploma / Diploma of Vocational Studies

•Possession of a valid Painter Certificate, Red Seal 310B or equivalent 

•Minimum 3-5 years of experience as a body repair / automotive painter or equivalent experience

•Excellent written and oral communication skills

•Basic computer knowledge (Word, Excel, e-mail and internet)

•Possession of valid driver's license (Mandatory).

•Be available to work night, evenings and days including weekends and holidays.

•Ability to pass and obtain an airside vehicle operators permit - AVOP (Mandatory).

•Must be able to obtain and maintain any applicable transportation security clearances and additional authorizations depending on the work location. Please refer to Transport Canada site for more details.

•Candidates must be eligible to work in the country of interest, at the time any offer of employment is made and seeking any required work permits/visas or other authorizations which may be required is the sole responsibility of the candidates applying for this position

Linguistic Requirements

Based on equal qualifications, preference will be given to bilingual candidates.

Diversity and Inclusion

Air Canada is strongly committed to Diversity and Inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding work environment which highlights employees' unique contributions to our company's success.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all to help us build a diverse workforce which reflects the diversity of our customers, and communities, in which we live and serve.

Air Canada thanks all candidates for their interest; however only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.

Air Canada is the flag carrier and the largest airline of Canada by size and passengers carried. Air Canada maintains its headquarters in the borough of Saint-Laurent, Montreal, Quebec. The airline, founded in 1937, provides scheduled and charter air transport for passengers and cargo to 222 destinations worldwide. It is a founding member of the Star Alliance.Air Canada's major hubs are at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Vancouver International Airport (YVR), and MontréalTrudeau International Airport (YUL).The airline's regional service is Air Canada Express.