AME (aircraft maintenance engineer) (except avionics)

Work site environment

• Noisy
• At heights
• Confined spaces
• Outdoors

Work setting

• In shop

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Troubleshoot aircraft structural, mechanical or hydraulic systems to identify problems and adjust and repair systems according to specifications, technical drawings, manuals and established procedures
• Repair and overhaul aircraft structural, mechanical or hydraulic systems
• Install or modify aircraft engines and mechanical, hydraulic, flight control, fuel and pneumatic systems
• Dismantle airframes, aircraft engines or other aircraft systems for repair, overhaul and cleaning, and reassemble
• Perform and document routine maintenance
• Interpret blueprints/specifications/standards and written technical instructions

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• AME «M» Licence - Aircraft
• Aircraft Maintenance Engineer's Licence (AME) - E

Experience and specialization

Aircraft experience

• Large turboprops
• Small piston airplane
• Small turboprops

Type of industry experience

• Commercial air carrier
• Corporate aviation

Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization

• Aircraft maintenance - general
• Piston engines
• Turbine engines

Additional information

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
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Learning/training paid by employer