Ame (Aircraft Maintenance Engineer), Mechanical Systems

Work site environment

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

Work setting

• In shop
• Relocation costs not 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

• Large jet airplanes
• Large turboprops
• Small jet airplane

Type of industry experience

• Commercial air carrier
• Corporate aviation
• General aviation
• Repair and overhaul facility

Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization

• Aircraft maintenance - general

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Airport security clearance

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

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

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

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
• Pension plan
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
• Stocks/shares

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Wellness program