aircraft avionics technician

Government of Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Calgary is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer to inspect electrical and avionics systems, operate heavy equipment, and maintain records. Candidates must possess a Registered Apprenticeship certificate and an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer's Licence (AME). Excellent communication skills and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment are essential. The position offers various health and financial benefits, including a dental plan and RRSP contributions.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of experience in aircraft maintenance or manufacturing.
• Knowledge of avionics and aerospace electronics assembly standards.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect electrical and avionics systems.
• Operate heavy equipment and machines to fabricate parts.
• Maintain records on the inventory control system.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent written communication

Team player

Manual dexterity

Efficient interpersonal skills

Education

Registered Apprenticeship certificate

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer's Licence (AME) - E

Tools

MS Outlook

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

Tools

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Registered Apprenticeship certificate

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities Tasks

• Inspect electrical and avionics systems
• Operate heavy equipment
• Operate machine to fabricate parts and products
• Maintain records on inventory control system
• Troubleshoot aircraft hydraulic systems

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Aircraft Maintenance Engineer's Licence (AME) - E

Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word

Type of production or direction concentration

• Technical direction

Aircraft experience

• Small turboprops
• Large turboprops

Equipment and machinery experience

• Install and wire electronic control systems

Type of industry experience

• Aircraft manufacturing
• Corporate aviation
• General aviation
• Repair and overhaul facility

Area of specialization

• Avionics
• Knowledge of aerospace electronics assembly standards

Additional information Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Enhanced reliability security clearance
• Confidential security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Airport security clearance

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Handling heavy loads
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools/equipment

• Tools

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• On-site recreation and activities
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available