Aircraft Engine Mechanic

StandardAero; Calgary; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

StandardAero is seeking a Mechanic to join their team in Calgary. The role involves tasks related to gas turbine engines, including assembly, inspection, and testing, while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Candidates should have a strong background in mechanics, preferably with aerospace experience, and will benefit from excellent training and career advancement opportunities.

Benefits

Health and Dental coverage

Pension with 100% company match

Paid Time Off starting on day one

Bonus opportunities

Short & Long-Term Disability

Life & AD&D Insurance

Learning & Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Completion of grade 12 or equivalent required.
• Post-secondary education in aerospace preferred.
• Experience with PT6A, PW100 or JT15D engines is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble and inspect gas turbine engines.
• Conduct engine troubleshooting and testing.
• Maintain a safe working environment.

Skills

Communication

Use of hand tools

Precision measuring

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Post-secondary education in aerospace

Tools

Safety equipment (PPE)

Job description

Nature & Scope of Position

This position is considered to be the core business activity within the company and contains a number of different tasks. A fully trained Mechanic is able to complete to a certain degree, tasks related to the cleaning, assembly, disassembly, inspection, balancing, airflow and test of a gas turbine engine in accordance with the manufacturer specification and company procedures.

Position Accountabilities

• Maintain a safe and clean working environment
• Conduct all work in accordance with company policies, quality procedures, manufactures and customer specification and industry regulation
• Complete all documents related to the work being performed
• Receive incoming gas turbine engines
• Disassemble engines as required
• Visually inspect (and detail inspect for temporary periods) engine parts
• Perform borescope inspections on engines
• Balance rotating components
• Assemble main engine, modules and all sub-assemblies
• Flow test of individual components and assemblies
• Test engines and components
• Prepare engine for dispatch
• Model behaviors consistent with good quality, health and safety, and environmental management practices.
  
  

Field Service Accountabilities

• Engine troubleshooting, removal, installation, rigging and ground runs, as required.
• Responsible to adhere to the Field Service schedule.
• Communicate with local team to ensure appropriate scheduling.
• Travel will be required to perform field service work.

Qualifications

• Completion of grade 12 or equivalent
• Post-secondary education or equivalent work experience is considered an asset
• Preference will be given to individuals with education in the aerospace industry
• Experience as a Mechanic is an asset, with preference being given to individuals who have work experience on the PT6A, PW100 or JT15D engines
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to use basic hand tools
• Ability to use and care for precision measuring and torqueing devices
• Familiarity with Company quality procedures and documentation including process documentation, parts routing procedures, engineering repair instructions, detailed work instructions and non-conformance report system
• Working knowledge of Pratt & Whitney Canada publications and work instructions including overhaul and maintenance manuals, parts catalogues and service bulletins considered an asset
• Training will be made available for applicants who may not meet all qualifications.

Working Environment

An individual in this capacity must be aware the position will involve:

• A requirement to be physically fit and posses sufficient strength to safely maneuver all parts requiring processing (using available hoists, etc.) without risk of personal injury or damage to the parts
• Must be willing to travel with limited notice for business travel.
• Must be willing to walk to various areas of the facility throughout the day

Weight Handling:Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently.

Tools and Equipment: PPE required i.e. safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves and any other PPR that is required to perform tasks in the area.

Work Conditions and Physical Abilities: Combination of standing, pulling, bending, crouching, walking, lifting, reaching, pushing, grasping, sitting, working with computers, operating a forklift and using specialty tools.

Worksite Environment: Working sometimes in a shop environment that contains humidity, chemicals and odors.

Benefits that make life better:

• Health and Dental coverage
• Pension with 100% company match
• Paid Time Off starting on day one
• Bonus opportunities
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Learning & Training opportunities

Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911

With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.

Inclusivity Is Our Standard

StandardAero offers equal employment opportunities for all. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.