Aerospace Painter
The Aerospace Painter is responsible for preparing, coating, and polishing jet engine components to meet strict manufacturer specifications. They must also ensure quality consistency and may assist in transporting or cleaning parts within the production environment.
- On-site
- Montréal, QC
- Posted Aug 18, 2026
- 1 position
More jobs you can apply to directly
Similar opportunities posted by employers hiring on Jobs.ca, with no external application form.
Job summary
ABOUT FTAI AVIATION LTD. (NASDAQ: FTAI) FTAI owns and maintains commercial jet engines with a focus on CFM56 and V2500 engines. FTAI’s propriety portfolio of products, including the Module Factory and a joint venture to manufacture engine PMA, enables it to provide cost savings and flexibility to our airline, lessor, and maintenance, repair, and operations customer base. Additionally, FTAI owns and leases jet aircraft which often facilitates the acquisition of engines at attractive prices. FTAI invests in aviation assets and aerospace products that generate strong and stable cash flows with the potential for earnings growth and asset appreciation. FTAI operates globally and has offices in New York, Miami, Montréal, Singapore. Dubai, United Kingdom and Ireland. JOB OVERVIEW Compensation: The starting salary range for this position is $34.76 to $39.66 per hour, commensurate with skills, experience, and qualifications. With internal training, time and career progression, compensation may increase up to $49.61 per hour. There is also a premium of 1.15$ per hour for employees working on the second shift. The role is also eligible for overtime. Responsibilities: * Must be able to follow manufacturer's instructions * Define, verify and prepare the parts before applying the coating * Prepare the product mixture to be applied to the parts * Apply the coating using the appropriate tools * Perform the necessary surface polishing * Check output for consistency with specifications and eliminate defects * May be required to transport parts, components or modules from one workstation to another * May be required to clean parts * May be required to work in another category * Ability to work with others and to make suggestions and improve procedures Qualifications: * Experience in the aeronautical field / manufacturing industry is an asset * Gas turbine component painting is a strong asset * Ability to read and understand instructions in English * Be autonomous, able to work without supervision * Be meticulous and organized What we offer you: * Competitive compensation * Time to recharge with vacation, personal days, holidays, and parental leaves * Comprehensive Family Medical, Dental and Vision coverage available on your first day of employment * Virtual Health Care (24/7 access to medical professionals) * A Wellness Spending Account to aid in your wellness journey * Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) which includes free face to face counselling sessions * Medical Travel Insurance * Onsite fitness facilities at our main office locations * A Registered Retirement Savings Plan that includes matching company contributions on your first day of employment, that also includes access to Financial Advisors providing investment advice and comprehensive financial planning Equal Opportunity Statement: FTAI Aviation is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace. We are committed to excellence in serving all customers, including people with disabilities, and we encourage feedback on the provision of these services. Language Requirements in Quebec: Intermediate level knowledge of English is necessary for aeronautical personnel to meet regulatory requirements, understand technical procedures and instructions, and document entries regarding work performed on the aeronautical product for customers outside Quebec.
What you’ll do
The Aerospace Painter is responsible for preparing, coating, and polishing jet engine components to meet strict manufacturer specifications. They must also ensure quality consistency and may assist in transporting or cleaning parts within the production environment.
Requirements
Candidates should have experience in the aeronautical or manufacturing industry, with specific knowledge of gas turbine component painting considered a strong asset. Proficiency in English is required to understand technical instructions and document work performed.
Benefits
• Vacation • Personal days • Holidays • Parental leave • Medical insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Virtual health care • Wellness spending account • Employee & family assistance program • Medical travel insurance • Onsite fitness facilities • Registered retirement savings plan • Company matching contributions
Listed skills
- Attention to detailPreferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Aerospace painting
- Surface preparation
- Coating application
- Surface polishing
- Quality inspection
- Technical documentation
- Gas turbine component maintenance
- Attention to detail
- Autonomy
- Organizational skills
- English proficiency
- Technical Procedure Compliance
- Virtual Health
- Aviation
- Investments
- CFM International CFM56
- English Language
- Financial Planning
- Cash Flows
- IAE V2500 Engine
- Joint Ventures
- Painting
Job areas
- Manufacturing
- Trades
- Engineering
- Aerospace Painter
- Coating / Industrial Painter
- Spray Painters and Varnishers
- Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers
Additional details
- Minimum experience
- 0+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
