Aircraft Painter

• Review assigned task cards with Certifying Staff to gain full understanding of work scope, priorities, documentation requirements, and cautions prior to starting work. • Prepare work areas, materials, tools, equipment, and Ground Support Equipment (GSE) required for assigned tasks. • Perform aircraft painting, paint repair, and surface finishing activities strictly in accordance with approved task cards, maintenance data, and company procedures, and as directed by Certifying Staff / authorized personnel. • Ensure proper tooling, and equipment, are drawn from stores, used correctly, and returned in good condition following completion of work. • Regularly report task progress to Certifying Staff and promptly communicate any defects, issues, or deviations encountered during execution. • Manage the safety of own assigned maintenance tasks, ensuring all published mandatory precautions are taken prior to and during task execution. • Take positive steps to protect self and others in the work area from possible injury, including correct use of GSE and PPE. • Adhere to Human Factors principles and fatigue management practices, following work interruption procedures and ensuring adequate access and lighting during maintenance and inspection activities. • Maintain excellent housekeeping standards, ensuring a clean, safe, and organized work environment at all times. • Minimize wastage of consumable materials and part repair costs by avoiding unnecessary damage and repeat work through careful workmanship and procedural adherence. • Work effectively as part of the maintenance team, supporting additional duties as assigned by the Maintenance Manager (MM), Quality Assurance Manager (QAM), or other authorized personnel. • Work under pressure and within rotating shift patterns, as operationally required. • AME License or recognized Trade Certificate in Aircraft Painting or a related discipline. • Minimum 1 year of relevant aviation painting experience, preferably within a CAR-145 approved MRO or airline maintenance organization. • Formal training in Aircraft Painting techniques. • Training/working knowledge of GCAA/EASA CAR-145 maintenance requirements. • Human Factors training (required). • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. • Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English to a good standard for technical documentation and workplace communication.