Airbus Helicopters Canada – Aircraft Maintenance Engineer – Fort Erie, Ontario

MHM Publishing Inc; Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer to join their team in Ontario. This role involves assembling aircraft, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with Transport Canada standards. You will lead the maintenance process, perform ground tests, and mentor apprentices while maintaining high safety and quality standards. If you have a passion for aviation and a commitment to excellence, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative aircraft solutions and work in a dynamic environment where your skills will be valued and developed.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Transport Canada approved Aircraft Maintenance program is essential.
• 3 years of experience as a licensed technician in aircraft maintenance is required.

Responsibilities

• Assemble aircraft and conduct inspections and maintenance in compliance with standards.
• Perform ground tests and ensure aircraft are airworthy before delivery.

Skills

Aircraft Maintenance

Mechanical Assembly

Inspection Skills

Troubleshooting

Team Leadership

Education

Transport Canada approved Aircraft Maintenance program

TCCA AME License

Tools

Maintenance Manual

Aircraft Dolly

Job description

Airbus Helicopters Canada is looking for an aircraft maintenance engineer. This position is located in Fort Erie, Ontario.

The Aircraft Maintenance Engineer is responsible for assembling aircraft and the mechanical aspects of installations of options, conducting ground or flight tests, inspecting and maintaining company or customer owned aircraft, and following appropriate maintenance practices in compliance with all Transport Canada and AHCA Standards.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Aircraft Completions

1. Install AHCA options and external vendor STC kits using work orders/instructions and drawings to ensure correct assembly.
2. Utilize maintenance manual to ensure work completed is in accordance to internal standards.
3. Disassemble the Aircraft to prepare it for painting.
4. Perform visual inspections for component defects, document/investigate root causes and complete corrective actions/provide recommendations for corrections.
5. Perform and oversee functional checks (i.e. fuel system, engine, fluids, etc.) required for flight, ensuring documentation is accurate and complete.
6. Prep, clean and polish the Aircraft once all testing has been completed/passed in preparation for the Aircraft delivery to the customer.
7. Record and rectify snags found during the aircraft assembly process.
8. Communicate to Lead Hand, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer all component/part shortages omitted from the work package.
9. Instruct and mentor the Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Apprentice.
10. Act as a team lead for the completion of an aircraft when assigned.
11. Support the Quality Assurance department with inspections on new and used aircraft and/or components to determine compliance with AMM and TCCA standards.
12. Responsible to ensure safe transportation of the aircraft through various stages of the completions process utilizing the aircraft dolly.
13. Inspect components/aircraft for defects, deficiencies and airworthiness for aircraft requiring maintenance (i.e. 12 year inspections).
14. Ensure correct booking of time and complete work order sign outs for all work completed by themselves and other technicians.
15. Ensure work packages are complete and present prior to beginning aircraft production i.e. various documentation, parts/components required for production, work instructions.
16. Ensure production bay remains neat, tidy, organized and free from FOD prior to beginning aircraft production.
17. Complete daily tool check on company issued tool boxes in accordance with internal FOD policies/procedures.
18. Maintain cleanliness of the work area and hangar through end of day clean up ensuring 5S is obtained on a daily basis including verification of/accounting for all tooling returned to applicable shop toolboxes.
19. Ensure work is carried out efficiently using the appropriate maintenance practices and standards (e.g. aircraft maintenance manuals, Transport Canada regulations and AHCA standards) and is done so in a safe manner.

Aircraft Testing

1. Carry out post maintenance ground run and test flights including rotor track and balance.
2. Perform the weight and balance testing prior to ground rounds and confirm aircraft is airworthy.
3. Return aircraft to service by completing track and balance tests alongside the flight crew.
4. Verify engine and aircraft operating parameters are within specified range.
5. Verify correct operation of all installed equipment for aircraft delivery.
6. Ensure flight test documents are completed accurately and fall within specified ranges detailed in manuals.
7. Record snags and troubleshoot issues/deficiencies found during testing when required.
8. Communicate snags/deficiencies and troubleshooting work to the aircraft QA team.
9. In addition to formal training, maintain currency and updating of knowledge through self-study.
10. Remain current on changes to internal (AG) and external (TCCA) service bulletins and safety alerts.

EDUCATION & JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education:

1. Completion of a Transport Canada approved Aircraft Maintenance program.
2. TCCA AME License.

Experience:

1. 3 years’ experience as a licensed technician working in aircraft maintenance.
2. Field experience maintaining Airbus products considered an asset.
3. Experience in aircraft operational maintenance considered an asset.