TP Aerospace is a dynamic company operating in the aviation industry maintaining aircraft wheels and brakes. Headquarters is located in Copenhagen, Denmark with facilities operating all over the world in Europe, America, Asia and Australia.

Do you have experience spray painting and have a passion for aircraft?

Are you a qualified spray painter looking for a better working environment with a structured daily output?

Then this role may be for you.

IMMEDIATE START - Permanent Full-Time Position working at our facility located at Melbourne Airport - Melbourne. You will become part of a strong team with 20+ colleagues (and expanding) within one of the world’s leading Maintenance Repair Organisations (MRO) that is approved by the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority - CASA and the European Aviation Safety Authority - EASA.

The wheel and brake technician - painting is an integral part of the production process and crucial to assist production teams in meeting daily assembly goals.

You will be required to guarantee that inspection and painting of aircraft wheel and brake components remains a smooth and efficient process.

The role requires preparing and Spray Painting of aircraft wheel and brake components in accordance with the applicable approved maintenance data, e.g.

o Pre cleaning and masking of components as required to ensure that Spray Painting procedures can be accomplished.

o Visual Inspections / General Visual Inspections

o Spray Painting of Aircraft Wheel and Brake Components

o Assigned work under supervision of the workshop supervisor and maintenance manager with all maintenance tasks correctly certified.

o Disassembly, Cleaning, Inspection and Assembly of Aircraft Wheels and Brakes to support the maintenance activities when necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES

Relevant spray painting work experience working with PPG and Akzo Nobel products.

A background in an aviation component technical, engineering or relevant field will be an advantage but not necessary for the right candidate.

Experience in maintenance on aircraft wheels or brakes (Not mandatory).

Working knowledge of IT systems, including MS Office, Quantum Control, TRAX etc.

Knowledge of the aircraft component maintenance or aircraft maintenance / operations procedures an advantage.

Knowledge of CASA and EASA Part 145 regulations an advantage.

SKILLS

Proven experience as a Spray Painter.

Experience in using various types of production machinery and tools.

Organisational abilities.

Communication and interpersonal skills.

Self-motivated with a results-driven approach.

Problem-solving skills.

Spoken and written English language skills mandatory.

WHAT WE OFFER

Permanent Full-Time employment.

Attractive working conditions.

38-hour week, Monday to Friday 07:00 to 15:21.

Overtime available if required however not mandated.

All Spray Painting equipment is provided and we are flexible to your preferred equipment.

All PPE and safety equipment supplied as safety is of no compromise at TP Aerospace.

Training where required will be provided where required to successful candidates.

Your reward is secure employment in an ever-growing aviation component maintenance repair organisation supporting an inclusive workforce and providing a safe and fun work environment.