aircraft mechanic

Education:

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. or equivalent experience.

Work setting:

Willing to relocate.

Tasks:

• Adjust and repair systems according to specifications, technical drawings, manuals and established procedures.
• Inspect maintenance work done by aircraft mechanics.
• Inspect structural and mechanical systems of aircraft and ensure that these systems meet Transport Canada and company standards of performance and safety.
• Repair and overhaul to ensure adherence to standards and procedures.
• Troubleshoot aircraft hydraulic systems.
• Troubleshoot aircraft mechanical systems.
• Troubleshoot aircraft structural systems.
• Repair and overhaul aircraft structural, mechanical or hydraulic systems.
• Install or modify aircraft engines and mechanical, hydraulic, flight control, fuel and pneumatic systems.
• Maintain detailed repair, inspection and certification records and reports.
• Dismantle airframes, aircraft engines or other aircraft systems for repair, overhaul and cleaning, and reassemble.
• Inspect work of aircraft mechanics performing modification of aircraft and aircraft mechanical systems to ensure adherence to standards and procedures.
• Perform and document routine maintenance.
• Order and maintain inventory of parts and supplies.
• Interpret blueprints/specifications/standards and written technical instructions.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• AME «M» Licence - Aircraft.
• AME «S» Licence - Structures.
• CAMC Aircraft Maintenance Technician Certification.
• Aircraft Maintenance Engineer's Licence (AME) - E.

Computer and technology knowledge:

MS Office.

Aircraft experience:

• Large turboprops.
• Small turboprops.
• Structural repair experience - aircraft: Aircraft structures - general.

Type of industry experience:

• General aviation.
• Repair and overhaul facility.

Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization:

• Aircraft maintenance - general.
• Propulsion - propellers.

Security and safety:

• Basic security clearance.
• Criminal record check.
• Airport security clearance.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Physically demanding.
• Attention to detail.
• Bending, crouching, kneeling.

Own tools/equipment:

Tools.

Personal suitability:

• Accurate.
• Dependability.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Flexibility.
• Initiative.
• Reliability.
• Team player.

Screening questions:

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
• Do you have experience working in this field?.

Employment terms options:

Shift.

Experience:

5 years or more.

Employment terms options:

Overtime available.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Disability benefits.
• Health care plan.
• Vision care benefits.

Financial benefits:

• Life insurance.
• Night shift premium.
• Pension plan.
• Stocks/shares.

Long term benefits:

• Long-term care insurance.
• Maternity and parental benefits.

Other benefits:

• Free parking available.
• Learning/training paid by employer.
• Other benefits.