Are you ready to take your aviation career to new heights? At Alpine Aerotech, we don’t just maintain helicopters - we keep them flying worldwide.

As a full-service rotorcraft support center, we’re proud to be one of the largest and most trusted Bell Customer Service Facilities in the world, as well as a recognized service center for Airbus and Leonardo helicopters.

From our humble beginnings in 1990 with just four employees to a team of more than 175 across Kelowna and Abbotsford, our growth reflects over 35 years of dedication, craftsmanship, and innovation.

If you’re passionate about aviation and ready to be part of a team that thrives on excellence and collaboration, we’re currently seeking a highly motivated Paint Prepper to join our team in Kelowna, BC.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Paint Prepper, with a focus on media blasting and chemical stripping, supports the removal of paint and coatings and the preparation and masking of parts in accordance with approved drawings, work instructions, and company procedures. This role assists with surface preparation, inspects parts for quality, and helps maintain shop equipment, supplies, and overall organization. This position plays an important role in upholding Alpine Aerotech’s high standards of quality, professionalism, and brand excellence.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A PAINT PREPPER

• Perform media blasting and chemical stripping operations to remove paint and coatings using approved methods.

• Inspect parts before, during, and after coating removal to ensure quality standards are met.

• Clean and prepare parts by removing dirt, dust, oil, grease, and residue prior to blasting or stripping using approved methods and procedures.

• Mask parts and surfaces according to drawings, work instructions and SOPs.

• Assist with general shop tasks and maintenance, including but not limited to: cleaning, organizing, equipment maintenance, and restocking supplies.

• Maintain clean and safe work areas by adhering to safety protocols and wearing appropriate safety gear.

• Fulfill additional duties as required.

• Uphold an unwavering standard of excellence that impeccably represents the Alpine Aerotech brand.

OUR MUST HAVES

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Valid driver’s license.

• General working knowledge of building operations, equipment, tools, material and work practices used in the maintenance of an operating facility.

• Ability to meet physical demands of the position including, but not limited to: climbing ladders, working in small spaces and lifting up to 50 lbs.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to generate high quality deliverables.

• Strong time and project management skills and self-motivation.

• Robust interpersonal skills, high emotional intelligence, and professional maturity with demonstrated ability to effectively interact and build professional relationships.

• Awareness of the sensitivity of information received and appropriate handling.

• Know what it means to work smarter, not harder.

TOTAL REWARDS PACKAGE

Aerotech’s compensation offerings are grounded in a pay-for-performance philosophy that recognizes exceptional individual and team performance. Our comprehensive and competitive total rewards package includes: dental, extended health, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, Employee & Family Assistance, Health Spending Account, and an RRSP matching program.

We are committed to employment equity and will consider the qualifications, education, knowledge and experience of all candidates.

The starting rate for this role is $21.00 per hour.

NON-NEGOTIABLES

Please note that employment will be conditional upon successful completion of the following:

• Criminal history check

• Driver’s Abstract review

OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

Alpine Aerotech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to allow our employees to reach their full potential.

We embrace what makes us each unique, and what makes us uniquely Alpine Aerotech. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, members of racialized groups, visible minorities, people with disabilities and people with diverse gender identities or expressions. People with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process are encouraged to contact Human Resources.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Alpine Aerotech, however, only those candidates who are selected will be contacted.