Finishing Technician / Painter

Job Offer: Painter

Location: Lunenburg, Nova Scotia
Company: AAA Canada
Schedule: Day shift
Expected start: April 2026
Type: Full-time

Duration: Temporary

JOB DESCRIPTION

AAA Canada is looking for a Painter to add their expertise to our team. Under the supervision of the production supervisor, the painter is responsible for preparing, applying, and finishing paint on aircraft and their components, in accordance with quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan the work: prepare the area, materials, and equipment.
• Clean, sand, polish, and prepare surfaces prior to application.
• Mask and apply paint coatings according to specifications.
• Perform necessary touch-ups and ensure the quality of the finished product.
• Keep documentation of the work completed and maintain equipment.

Skills and Qualifications

• AEP in Industrial Painting, DEP in Bodywork, DEC in Aerospace Painting, or equivalent accelerated training.
• Experience in industrial or aeronautical painting (an asset).
• Meticulousness, precision, good reflexes, and excellent concentration capacity.
• Ability to distinguish colors, finishes, and textures and to notice finishing details.
• Good visual perception for analyzing graphic representations and surfaces.
• Excellent manual dexterity and ability to work at heights (nacelle).
• Rigorous compliance with safety standards, procedures, and current regulations.
• Bilingualism (French - English) orally and in writing is an important asset for communication in the client site's multilingual environment and technical documentation.

Benefits and Perks

• Permanent job offering stability and security.
• Access to the AAA Academy for continuous professional development.
• Use of high-performance and quality equipment.
• Sick leave days to ensure your well-being.
• Comprehensive group insurance program.
• Opportunities for career development and professional growth.
• Stimulating work environment with major projects in the aeronautics, ground transportation, and defense sectors.
• Health and wellness program.

Want to contribute to the future of aeronautics?

At AAA Canada, we believe in human potential above all else. We look beyond resumes: what interests us is your background, your know-how, and your vision.

AAA subscribes to the principle of employment equity and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities to submit their applications.