Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME M1/M2 or Military equivalent)

IMP Aerospace & Defence; Gander; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP Program

Climate controlled workspace

Free parking onsite

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Long Service Awards

Volunteer Grant Program

Scholarship Program

Job summary

IMP Aerospace & Defence is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer to perform essential maintenance on the CH-149 Cormorant fleet supporting Canada’s SAR operations. You will service, inspect, repair, and certify mechanical, structural and electrical systems and equipment.

The role requires 3+ years in aviation maintenance, familiarity with aircraft systems, access to required tools, and CGP/ security clearances. Travel to bases and flexible hours are possible.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized aircraft maintenance course or apprenticeship and hold a current Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) license or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years’ aviation maintenance experience.
• Thorough knowledge of aircraft systems and use of special tools.
• CGP eligibility and Secret Level II security clearance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform First and Second Level maintenance on aircraft mechanical, structural and electrical systems and components.
• Complete pre/post flight inspection and related ramp duties; marshal, park, tow, refuel and install/remove mission equipment.
• Conduct ground runs of auxiliary power units where qualified.
• Fly as needed to support maintenance, ferry and deployment operations.
• Travel to other bases and deployments; provide on‑the‑job training and participate in vendor/safety training.
• Sweep, clean and maintain a safe, organized hangar and shop area.

Skills

Aviation maintenance

Reading maintenance manuals

Non-destructive testing

CGP clearance eligibility

Driver's license (Class 5)

Education

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer license

Trade apprenticeship in aviation

Job description

Why Choose IMP Aerospace & Defence

IMP Aerospace & Defence’s Canadian Search and Rescue Helicopter program has provided all aspects of support to Canada’s fleet of Cormorant Search and Rescue (SAR) CH-149 helicopters for over twenty years. Operating from across Canada at three Main Operating Bases, Gander NL, Greenwood, NS, and Comox, BC and headquartered in the Cormorant Support Centre in Halifax, NS, the program provides comprehensive, turnkey In-Service Support to Canada’s Cormorant helicopters. This unique program provides the RCAF with a full suite of all levels of support to this critical 24/7/365 mission.

Position Overview

The Aircraft Maintenance Engineer performs first and second line aircraft maintenance on the Cormorant Helicopter in support of our Canadian Search and Rescue operations. Duties include servicing, inspection, removal, cleaning, repair, installation, adjustment, flight testing and certification (release) of aircraft mechanical, structural and electrical systems and components and ground support equipment.

What You Will Do

• Perform First and Second Level maintenance on aircraft mechanical, structural and electrical systems and components, and ground support equipment.
• Ramp duties will include but not be limited to pre/post flight inspection and support, marshalling, parking, towing, fueling/defueling and installation/removal of required mission equipment and crash and salvage response.
• Perform ground runs of auxiliary power units, where qualified and authorized.
• Fly as necessary in support of maintenance, ferry and deployment operations
• Travel and work at other main operating bases, deployments in support of operations at remote sites, mobile repair parties and ferry flights.
• Provide on-the-job-training to other employees.
• Attend training for trade and personnel development and for qualifications, recertification, and authorization purposes.
• Sweep and clean hangar, shop, stores and office areas, remove all debris accumulated by tasks performed and maintain a clean, safe work area.
• Adhere to policies, procedures and directives established by the Company.
• Provide supervision to other employees.
• Perform other tasks as may be required from time to time.

What You Will Bring

• Graduate of a recognized aircraft maintenance course or apprenticeship program and hold a current Aircraft Maintenance Engineers license or be qualified as an aircraft aviation technician within the Canadian Armed Forces or equivalent commercial experience.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in aviation maintenance is required.
• Thorough knowledge of aircraft systems, including, but not limited to, power plants, flight controls, dynamic systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, environmental, basic structures and power generation and distribution systems.
• Knowledge of use of special tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of corrosion control techniques.
• Capable of reading and interpreting technical documentation such as maintenance manuals, work packages, drawings, blueprints and Standard Plant Procedures.
• Capable of performing Non-destructive Inspection.
• Ability to use standard computer programs and such specialized ones as may be necessary in the performances of the duties.
• Valid Class 5 Drivers License, with the ability to drive vehicles, tow tractors and support vehicles.
• Must be eligible to meet requirements for Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), and Secret Level II Security Clearance through PSPC- Contract Security Program.

What We Will Do For You

• All of IMP's benefits become effective on your first day of work, regardless of your position
• We offer a comprehensive Benefits Package, including RRSP Program
• Climate controlled workspace
• All tools and necessary PPE provided by IMP
• Free parking onsite
• Attractive working hours
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Long Service Awards
• Volunteer Grant Program
• Scholarship Program

IMP is committed to Employment Equity and our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative at all job levels. We welcome applicants from Indigenous People, Visible Minority Groups, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self identify on either your cover letter or resume.