ACA - Base Engineer (YHU)

Porter Airlines Inc.; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Porter Airlines seeks a Base Engineer to support its fleet at Montréal (YHU) in a line maintenance environment. You will troubleshoot and repair aircraft structural, mechanical and hydraulic systems, install or modify systems, and perform scheduled maintenance at the Montréal airport.

The role requires the TC AME (M2) license, 2+ years’ related experience, and the ability to work shifts. You’ll coordinate with vendors, ensure safety, and assist on ramp duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Possession of a Transport Canada Aircraft Maintenance Engineer License (M2 rating) required.
• 2+ years’ experience and/or DASH 8–Q400 and/or Embraer Regional Jets experience preferred.
• Experience on airframe systems such as electrical, navigation, flight controls and turbine engines.
• Ability to climb, kneel and crawl into tight spaces; lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to obtain Transport Canada security clearances and driver’s airside license within 6 months.
• Full unrestricted driver’s license with a clean abstract.
• Completed pre-employment checks; flexible for shifts/overtime.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot structural, mechanical or hydraulic systems and repair per specifications and manuals.
• Repair and overhaul aircraft systems.
• Install or modify engines, mechanical, hydraulic, flight control, fuel and pneumatic systems.
• Dismantle and reassemble airframes and engines for repair.
• Perform and document scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
• Order and manage local inventory of parts and tooling.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical systems

Hydraulic systems

Liaison with vendors

SMS awareness

Education

Transport Canada Aircraft Maintenance Engineer License (M2 rating)

Tools

DASH 8-Q400 experience

Embraer regional jets experience

Job description

Job Summary

Reporting to the Manager, Base and International Maintenance, the Base Engineer, YHU will work in support of Porter’s fleet in a line maintenance environment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot aircraft structural, mechanical or hydraulic systems to identify problems and adjust and repair systems according to specifications, technical drawings, approved manuals and established procedures
• Repair and overhaul aircraft structural, mechanical or hydraulic systems
• Install or modify aircraft engines, mechanical, hydraulic, flight control, fuel and pneumatic systems
• Dismantle airframes, aircraft engines or other aircraft systems for repair and cleaning, and reassemble
• Perform and document scheduled and unscheduled maintenance
• Order and manage local inventory of parts, tooling, and supplies
• Maintain GSE
• Act as liaison between key company departments and external vendors
• Actively participate in Porter’s Safety Management System (SMS) including, reporting hazards and incidents encountered in daily operations; understand, comply and promote the Company Safety Policy
• Ensure company offices and vehicles are kept organized and in working order
• Carry out any task assigned by Maintenance Operations Control
• Assist on the ramp as required

Behavioural Competencies

• Concern for Safety: Identifying hazardous or potentially hazardous situations and taking appropriate action to maintain a safe environment for self and others.
• Teamwork: Working collaboratively with others to achieve organizational goals.
• Passenger/Customer Service: Providing service excellence to internal and/or external customers (passengers).
• Initiative: Dealing with situations and issues proactively and persistently, seizing opportunities that arise.
• Results Focus: Focusing efforts on achieving high quality results consistent with the organization’s standards.
• Fostering Communication: Listening and communicating openly, honestly, and respectfully with different audiences, promoting dialogue and building consensus.

Qualifications

• Possession of a Transport Canada Aircraft Maintenance Engineer License (M2 rating) required;
• Proven technical aptitude with at least 2 years’ experience and/or endorsed on DASH 8– Q400 and/or Embraer Regional Jets and/or equivalent type of aircraft preferred.
• Experience working on a wide range of airframe systems such as electrical, navigation, flight controls and turbine engines.
• Ability to frequently climb, kneel and crawl into tight spaces.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to obtain necessary Transport Canada security clearances and driver’s airside license within 6 months from date of hire.
• Full unrestricted driver’s license with a clean abstract required.
• Successfully complete the company background and pre-employment screening tests.
• Flexibility to work shifts and overtime.

Location

Montréal (Montreal Metropolitan Airport - YHU) #LI-Onsite

Company Description

Since 2006, Porter Airlines has been elevating the experience of economy air travel for every passenger, providing genuine hospitality with style, care and charm. Porter’s fleet of Embraer E195-E2 and De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft serves North America, including a coast-to-coast domestic Canadian network, the U.S., Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America. Headquartered in Toronto, Porter is an Official 4 Star Airline® in the World Airline Star Rating®. Visit www.flyporter.com or follow @porterairlines on Instagram, Facebook and X.