Aircraft Hydraulic Technician

Top Aces; Saguenay; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Aces is looking for an Aircraft Hydraulics Technician to join their team in Canada. This role involves maintaining and repairing hydraulic systems in an aviation context, ensuring compliance with regulations and contributing to a safe and efficient work environment. Candidates should possess recognized maintenance training, fluency in French, and solid problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Opportunities for growth and development

Valued work environment emphasizing service and teamwork

Multidisciplinary and multicultural collaboration globally

Qualifications

• Experience in aircraft hydraulic maintenance preferred.
• Fluency in French required; English proficiency necessary.
• Experience with complex projects requiring judgment and technical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspection, troubleshooting, repair, overhaul, or replacement of hydraulic components.
• Maintain hydraulic and pneumatic test equipment.
• Support safety and quality programs.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Resourcefulness

Teamwork

Education

Recognized Aircraft Maintenance Training or equivalent

Job description

Founded in 2000 by three former Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) CF-18 fighter pilots, Top Aces has established itself as a leader in contracted adversary air (ADAIR) services and joint terminal attack controller (JTAC) training.

We pride ourselves on our safety record, having flown over 130,000 hours of operational training without accident, supporting clients worldwide including Canada, the U.S., Germany, and NATO allies.

Our vision is to be the most trusted provider of innovative defense training solutions, continuously elevating industry standards where "Experience Matters." We focus on innovation and technology to adapt and train military forces against evolving threats.

Join our team and contribute to training the next generation of combat leaders, embodying our values of Service, Integrity, Excellence, and Together!

Duties and Responsibilities

The Aircraft Hydraulics Technician will work in our workshop, performing tasks assigned by the team leader.

• Adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Keep your professional training and qualifications up to date and ensure tasks are within your qualifications; inform your supervisor of any issues.
• Ensure work complies with manufacturer standards, Canadian Aviation Regulations, and company policies.
• Perform inspection, troubleshooting, repair, overhaul, or replacement of parts following approved manuals and procedures.
• Work on hydraulic/pneumatic components including troubleshooting and repairs.
• Complete independent inspections and keep work reports current.
• Maintain hydraulic and pneumatic test equipment.
• Check inventory and order materials as needed.
• Inspect deliveries per company policies.
• Support safety and quality programs.
• Perform basic data entry in RAMCO system when required.
• Attend training for ongoing development.
• Contribute to workplace improvements and safety evaluations.
• Ensure safety equipment is in good condition.
• Perform snow removal as needed.
• Assist in on-the-job training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Secondary Duties

At the discretion of the Head of BRS.

Qualifications

• Recognized Aircraft Maintenance Training or equivalent.
• Experience in aircraft hydraulic maintenance preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with complex projects requiring judgment and technical knowledge.
• Problem-solving skills and resourcefulness.
• Fluency in French required; English proficiency necessary; bilingualism is an asset.

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift 50 pounds.

Working Conditions

• Flexible hours, including overtime and shifts.
• Outdoor work possible.
• International travel may be required.

Health & Safety

Compliance with health and safety laws, safe work practices, and hazard reporting is required.

Security Clearance

Level II clearance with Canadian Government and access to the Canadian Controlled Goods Program required.

Benefits

• Valued work environment emphasizing service, integrity, excellence, and teamwork.
• Opportunities for growth and development.
• Multidisciplinary and multicultural collaboration globally.

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