Aircraft Refinisher
Requisition ID: 2477
Why Choose IMP Aerospace & Defence:
IMP Aerospace & Defence is not only one of the leading companies in the Aerospace field, but we are also one of the most engaging and equality advocating companies to work for. We believe that regardless of where you work at IMP Aerospace & Defence, you are a part of our ever-growing team. IMP is able to achieve success through this teamwork mindset. That is why at IMP, you are not defined by your role.
Position Overview:
The Aircraft Refinisher will demonstrate the ability to prepare/paint aircraft, aircraft components and parts within given tolerances and time frames. In addition, they will act as a mentor to others in the department, a subject matter expert and be responsible for holding SCA and ensuring adherence to schedules.
What You Will Do:
- Carries out complete painting and related activities including sealing and stenciling on aircraft and other products manufactured, repaired, or overhauled by the company.
- Carries out preparation of surfaces including stripping, cleaning, masking, and tack ragging as necessary.
- Provides SCA for all aircraft and component related tasks carried out by the paint department, including the accurate completion of all related paperwork.
- Provides technical supervision to Airframe Painters and Aircraft Cleaner/Stripper and provides mentorship to personnel undertaking on-job-training (OJT) and on-job-experience (OJE).
- Provide mentorship and leadership to paint department personnel.
- Performs other tasks as may be required from time to time in his/her trade and assists other members of the Aircraft Painter / Refinishing / Stripper Trade Group in the tasks as directed.
What You Will Bring:
- Must be in possession of a valid paint trade certificate from a recognized and accredited school.
- The incumbent will be fully conversant with safety standards/procedures concerning the plant, equipment, and materials for the Aircraft Refinishing trade.
- The individual will be required to work at heights more than ten feet/three meters.
- The Aircraft Refinisher will be qualified as an Aircraft painter and in the Aircraft Cleaner/Stripper trade.
- Must hold and maintain Maintenance Release Authority as a Full Shop Certification Authority (SCA).
- Must be skilled at retrieving, reading and interpreting technical documentation such as technical manuals, drawings and Technical Data Packages (TDPs), Work Orders (WOs), Request for Engineering Services (RES) instructions and associated data.
- Must be skilled at completing customer documentation such as Paint Reports.
- Demonstrate a personal commitment to IMP Occupational Health, Safety and Environment policies.
- Continually focusing on your individual safety and the safety of others who may be affected by your work and fully complying with all Federal Health and Safety Legislation.
- Proficient in the cleaning of spray guns and other paint application/removal equipment.
- Participate in Continuous Improvement, Lean & 6S activities in your area.
- Must be eligible to meet requirements for Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Canadian Government Security Clearances.
What We Will Do For You:
- All IMP's benefits become effective on your first day of work, regardless of your position.
- Employees are entitled to 3 paid personal days and 12 statutory holidays per year.
- We offer a comprehensive Benefits Package, including RRSP Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, Long Service Awards, Volunteer Grant Program, Scholarship Program, and more!
IMP is committed to Employment Equity and our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative at all job levels. We welcome applicants from Indigenous People, Visible Minority Groups, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self identify on either your cover letter or resume.