Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Ame) (Except Avionics)

Work site environment

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

Work setting

• In shop
• Relocation costs covered by employer
• Willing to relocate

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Inspect structural and mechanical systems of aircraft and ensure that these systems meet Transport Canada and company standards of performance and safety
• Troubleshoot aircraft structural, mechanical or hydraulic systems to identify problems and adjust and repair systems according to specifications, technical drawings, manuals and established procedures
• Inspect work of aircraft mechanics performing maintenance, 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
• Interpret blueprints/specifications/standards and written technical instructions

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• AME «M» Licence - Aircraft

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Office

Aircraft experience

• Small piston airplane
• Small piston helicopter
• Small turboprops

Structural repair experience - aircraft

• Aircraft sheet metal structures

Type of industry experience

• Commercial air carrier
• Repair and overhaul facility

Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization

• Aircraft maintenance - general
• Piston engines
• Propulsion - propellers
• Turbine engines

Additional information

Security and safety

• Airport security clearance

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

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Night shift premium
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

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)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Travel insurance
• Variable or compressed work week
• Wellness program