Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Apprentice (Structures) - Full Time - Saskatoon (YXE)

Rise Air; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian airline in Saskatoon is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Apprentice (Structures) to perform maintenance tasks and ensure compliance with safety standards. The role requires flexibility for night shifts and knowledge in aircraft structures. Candidates should possess strong communication and problem-solving skills, and a high school diploma is required. This position promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to hold a class 5 valid driver's license.
• Sound analytical thinking skills.
• Ability to take initiative and ownership.

Responsibilities

• Complete maintenance assignments per company standards.
• Inspect aircraft structures and components.
• Ensure compliance with quality assurance programs.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Problem solving skills

Leadership skills

Time management skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Aviation diagnostic tools

Personal hand tools

Ground support equipment

Job description

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Apprentice (Structures)

Full Time

Saskatoon, SK

This position requires flexibility to work night shifts and the ability to rotate between operational bases as needed, including assignments at La Ronge (YVC) or any other Rise Air location. Employees in these position work rotational shifts (7 days off and 7 days on).

Job Purpose

The Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Apprentice (Structures) is responsible for completing day-to-day maintenance assignments as provided by the Crew Supervisor or Production Manager in accordance with company and Transport Canada approved standards.

Primary Responsibilities

• Report to the Crew Supervisor to receive all work assignments.
• Work a variety of scheduled shifts as assigned to accommodate maintenance requirements.
• Complete each task and associated maintenance documentation in an appropriate, safe, and timely manner.
• Inspect aircraft structures and related components.
• Restore or repair defects using unique aircraft fastening hardware, ferrous and non-ferrous materials, composite materials, chemicals, adhesives, paint, and textiles.
• Maintain close communication with senior maintenance personnel to ensure that mandated job processes and methodologies are understood and adhered to.
• Report any defect that is noted while performing maintenance.
• Ensure that all components installed on aircraft are pre-approved and properly certified.
• Responsible for accurately accounting all maintenance tasks in the logbook.
• Assist in keeping the maintenance office, hangar, and shop areas clean and ensure equipment is appropriately stored/returned after tasks are completed.
• Attend training courses as approved. Ensure compliance with quality assurance and safety programs to promote an incident and injury free culture.

General Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain knowledge of the company's mission, vision, and values.
• Foster a team-based environment through collaborative working relationships.
• Ensure optimal communication with all employees and internal partners.
• Maintain current knowledge of all Transport Canada rules, regulations and policies.
• Participate in special projects as required.

Qualifications

Typically, the knowledge and skills required for this position include a high school diploma or equivalent.

Skills, knowledge, and abilities include:

• Ability to hold and maintain a class 5 valid driver's license,
• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Sound problem solving, decision-making, analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills.
• Ability to take initiative and ownership of projects and tasks and execute effectively and in a timely manner.
• Strong leadership skills and a hands-on, self-motivated, and demonstrated positive, can-do attitude.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to organize, multi-task and prioritize.
• Proficient in utilizing Microsoft Office applications and software specific to company operations.
• Ability to support, strengthen and enhance safety initiatives.

Equipment Used

• Personal hand tools.
• Specialized aviation diagnostic, inspection, and repair tools.
• Ground support equipment.
• Standard office and telecommunications equipment.

Typical Physical and Cognitive Demands

• Majority of the work is completed in an indoor or outdoor hangar environment.
• Ability to work long, sometimes irregular hours.
• Able to prioritize and organize objectives and meet deadlines in a fast-paced office environment.
• Must quickly adapt to changing assignments.
• Required to act professionally and use mature judgment.
• Ground and/or air travel required.

As this is a Safety Sensitive position, selected candidate(s) must test negative for impairing substances and alcohol prior to employment.

Rise Air is committed to employment equity, diversity and inclusion and we welcome Indigenous people with all levels of education and experience to help build a more inclusive and representative airline. We work towards creating a respectful environment to explore, learn and communicate and our programs are directly influenced by our organizational values of safety, service, integrity, sustainability and passion. We actively recruit individuals who add their diverse voices and contributions that define the success of our company. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. If you have a disability or medical necessity, please notify us and we will work together on your accommodation request.

We respectfully acknowledge that we are situated on the territories of Indigenous peoples who have occupied these lands for thousands of years, including the First Nations of Treaty 6 (Saskatoon, Prince Albert, La Ronge), Treaty 8 (Black Lake, Fond du Lac, Stony Rapids, Uranium City), and Treaty 10 (Lac la Ronge, Hatchet Lake, Wollaston Lake, Buffalo Narrows), as well as other on-Treaty First Nations and Metis. We recognize that we benefit from the lands. We are dedicated to ensuring that the spirit of reconciliation is honored and respected and together we are inspiring Indigenization at the heart of Rise Air.