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AME (aircraft maintenance engineer), mechanical systems

  • Work Term: Permanent
  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 80 hours bi-weekly
  • Education: Registered Apprenticeship certificate
  • Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
  • or equivalent experience

Work site environment

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

Work setting

  • Relocation costs covered by employer
  • Willing to relocate

Tasks

  • Inspect maintenance work done by aircraft mechanics
  • Repair and overhaul to ensure adherence to standards and procedures
  • 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • AME «M» Licence - Aircraft

Computer and technology knowledge

  • MS Office

Aircraft experience

  • Large turboprops

Type of industry experience

  • General aviation
  • Military aviation
  • Repair and overhaul facility

Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization

  • Aircraft maintenance - general

Security and safety

  • Basic security clearance
  • Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

  • Valid driver's licence
  • Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Own tools/equipment

  • Tools
  • Safety equipment/gear
  • Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

  • Are you authorized to work in Canada?
  • Are you willing to relocate for this position?
  • Do you have experience working in this field?
  • Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
  • Do you live near the job location?

Employment terms options

  • Day
  • Overtime available

Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

  • As per collective agreement
  • Group insurance benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Night shift premium
  • Pension plan

Long term benefits

  • Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

  • Free parking available
  • Learning/training paid by employer
  • Other benefits
  • Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
  • Wellness program