Aircraft Engine Technician

Additional Resources; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected engineering firm is seeking an Engine Technician/Aircraft Mechanic in Edmonton to handle the overhaul and repair of piston engines. This role offers competitive pay along with benefits such as a pension scheme, life assurance, and ongoing training opportunities, supporting professional growth in a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Group Pension Scheme

Life Assurance and Income Protection

Travel Insurance and Private Healthcare

Free car parking

Two paid volunteering days per year

Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong background in mechanical engineering, particularly in Aviation or Automotive sectors.
• Experience in restoring or refurbishing piston engines.
• Understanding of internal combustion engines and their components.

Responsibilities

• Overhaul and repair piston aero engine cylinders.
• Conduct valve leak tests and carry out general machining.
• Assemble valve gear components and maintain safety standards.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Aviation

Automotive Engineering

Manual Machining

Fabrication Processes

Job description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Engine Technician / Aircraft Technician / Aircraft Mechanic to join a well-established and forward-thinking engineering firm. The organisation is a respected name in the industry, specialising in a wide range of aviation services.

As an Engine Technician, you will be responsible for the overhaul and repair of piston aero engine cylinders, ensuring top-quality standards are maintained. This role offers competitive salary and benefits.

You will be responsible for:

- Honing and grinding cylinder barrels and performing valve guide replacement/reaming.
- Conducting valve leak tests and carrying out general machining of cylinder heads.
- Performing dimensional inspections and gapping piston rings.
- Assembling valve gear components and maintaining safety and quality standards.
- Working from approved maintenance data, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company procedures.
- Prioritising spare parts requisition to meet turnaround deadlines.

What we are looking for:

- Previously worked as an Engine Technician, Aircraft Mechanic, Aviation Technician, Mechanical Technician, Engine Overhaul Technician, Aircraft Maintenance Technician, Junior Aviation Engineer, Powerplant Technician, Engine Rebuild Technician, Internal Combustion Technician, Car Technician, Engine Fitter, Engine builder, Airframe Technician
- Strong background in mechanical engineering, particularly in Aviation or Automotive sectors.
- Experience in restoring or refurbishing piston engines, either within general engineering (e.g. classic car engine restoration) or the aviation sector.
- Understanding of internal combustion engines and their components.
- Familiarity with basic manual machining and fabrication processes.

Whats on offer:

- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Group Pension Scheme.
- Life Assurance and Income Protection.
- Travel Insurance and Private Healthcare (subject to probation)
- Free car parking.
- Two paid volunteering days per year (subject to approval)
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

Apply now for this exceptional Engine Technician opportunity to work with a dynamic team and further enhance your career.

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