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Aircraft mechanical systems technician

  • Work Term: Permanent
  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 40 hours per week
  • Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
  • Experience: 5 years or more
  • Mechanical engineering/mechanical technology/technician
  • or equivalent experience

Work site environment

  • Noisy
  • At heights
  • Confined spaces
  • Outdoors
  • All weather conditions

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

Aircraft experience

  • Large turboprops
  • Small turboprops

Type of industry experience

  • Aircraft manufacturing
  • Repair and overhaul facility

Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization

  • Aircraft maintenance - general
  • Propulsion - propellers

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Physically demanding
  • Handling heavy loads
  • Standing for extended periods
  • Attention to detail
  • Bending, crouching, kneeling
  • Hand-eye co-ordination

Personal suitability

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

Employment terms options

  • Early morning
  • Evening
  • Shift
  • Flexible hours

Employment terms options

  • Day
  • Weekend
  • Overtime available

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Paramedical services coverage
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

  • Night shift premium
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

  • Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

  • Free parking available
  • Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)