ACA - Base Engineer (YVR)

Porter Airlines Inc.; Richmond; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian airline company is seeking a Base Engineer in Vancouver to support fleet maintenance operations. Responsibilities include troubleshooting and repairing aircraft systems, performing scheduled maintenance, and ensuring safety compliance. Candidates must possess a Transport Canada Aircraft Maintenance Engineer License (M2 rating) and have at least 2 years of relevant experience. The role requires physical capability and a flexible work schedule.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience with DASH 8–400 or Embraer Regional Jets.
• Experience with airframe systems: electrical, navigation, flight controls, and turbine engines.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot aircraft systems and perform repairs.
• Conduct scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
• Maintain inventory of parts and supplies.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Transport Canada Aircraft Maintenance Engineer License (M2 rating)

Job description

Job Summary

Reporting to the Manager, Base and International Maintenance, the Base Engineer, YVR 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, overhaul and cleaning, and reassemble
• Perform and document scheduled and unscheduled maintenance
• Order and maintain inventory of parts and supplies
• Maintain GSE
• 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– 400 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

Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport - YVR) #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 a North American network from Eastern Canada. 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 Twitter.