Mechanical Systems Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Ame)

Work site environment

• Noisy
• At heights
• Outdoors

Work setting

• Aviation/aerospace repair and overhaul

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
• 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
• Dismantle airframes, aircraft engines or other aircraft systems for repair, overhaul and cleaning, and reassemble
• Perform and document routine maintenance
• Order and maintain inventory of parts and supplies
• Interpret blueprints/specifications/standards and written technical instructions
• Knowledge of licensing regulations

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• AME «M» Licence - Aircraft

Experience and specialization

Aircraft experience

• Large turboprops
• Small turboprops

Structural repair experience - aircraft

• Aircraft structures - general

Type of industry experience

• Repair and overhaul facility

Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization

• Aircraft maintenance - general

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Hand-eye co-ordination

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Reliability

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

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

Other benefits

• Other benefits