AME (aircraft maintenance engineer) - avionics

Work site environment

• At heights
• Confined spaces
• Noisy

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Ensure that the installation, maintenance, repair and overhaul of systems meet Transport Canada and company standards of performance and safety
• Inspect and test aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics systems
• Repair and overhaul, install, calibrate and test aircraft instruments
• Repair and overhaul, modify, install and test aircraft electrical systems and equipment
• Test electrical, electronic and instrument components
• Troubleshoot, repair and overhaul, test, modify, install and inspect aircraft electronic systems and components including communications, navigation, and autoflight equipment
• Troubleshoot, repair, install and inspect aircraft systems and components

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Avionics Mechanic Trade Certification

Experience and specialization

Aircraft experience

• Small turboprops
• Large turboprops

Area of work experience

• Aircraft maintenance and overhaul

Type of industry experience

• Repair and overhaul facility

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Parking paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools/equipment

• Tools

Benefits

Health benefits

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

Long term benefits

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)