AME (aircraft maintenance engineer) (except avionics)

Education:

Other trades certificate or diploma.

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.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Standing for extended periods.
• Attention to detail.
• Bending, crouching, kneeling.

Own tools/equipment:

Tools.

Personal suitability:

• Accurate.
• Client focus.
• Dependability.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Excellent written communication.
• Flexibility.
• Initiative.
• Judgement.
• Reliability.
• Team player.

Screening questions:

• Do you have experience working in this field?.
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.

Experience:

3 years to less than 5 years.

Employment terms options:

• Morning.
• To be determined.
• Day.
• Overtime available.

Health benefits:

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

Financial benefits:

Life insurance.

Other benefits:

• Free parking available.
• On-site housing options.
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days).
• Team building opportunities.
• Parking available.