Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Avionics (E) (Casual)

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Quinte West; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME-E) for avionics, Casual/rotation shift in Trenton, ON. You will perform maintenance and certification work and sign maintenance releases where authorized, ensuring compliance with the AMO and ACA programs.

Applicants must hold an AME-E license with experience on heavy aircraft systems including Environmental Control, Electrical, Hydraulic, Fuel, and Flight Control. Eligibility for Canadian security clearances is required.

Qualifications

• Must hold an AME-E license appropriately rated.
• Experience with heavy aircraft systems including Environmental Control, Electrical, Hydraulic, Fuel, Flight Control.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and certification on aircraft per approved procedures.
• Sign maintenance releases where authorized by ACA and AMO policies.
• Identify unairworthy conditions and report them.
• Operate with certified test equipment and maintain safe work areas.
• Familiarise with the MPM and related processes.
• Support Safety Management System activities when requested.

Skills

AME-E license

Education

AME-E license

Heavy aircraft systems experience

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) - Avionics (E) (Casual)

Job Location: Trenton, ON

Job Code: 35317

Job Schedule: Rotation shift (5-5-4)

Compensation Range: Between $40.75 - $52.75 CDN per hour

Reporting to the Operations Supervisor the Aircraft Certification Authority (AME-E) will perform work and be ready to sign a Maintenance Release for their work. The employee shall be the holder of a Transport Canada AME license, appropriately rated. The AME shall have demonstrated acceptable levels of knowledge of the AMO and its Quality Program and have been issued an ACA Authorization to sign a maintenance release in respect to work performed on aeronautical products.

Essential Functions:

• Performance of work, up to and including certification with approved processes.
• Reporting any un-airworthy conditions discovered (including Service Difficulties).
• Utilizing certified/calibrated standard measuring and test equipment.
• Familiarization with L3 MAS Policies and Processes.
• Marshalling, fueling and towing of aircraft.
• Maintaining a clean work area.
• Assuming responsibility for your work as indicated by your signature/stamp.
• Performing duties such as repair, modification and maintenance of aircraft in accordance with approved maintenance procedures.
• Reporting any un-airworthy conditions discovered.
• Familiarisation of the MPM and related processes.
• Participating in the Safety Management System Program Committee on Aircraft, if requested.

Qualifications:

You must hold an AME-E license appropriately rated and have qualifications on heavy aircraft in the following areas:

• Engine/Airframe interface.
• Environmental Control.
• Electrical System.
• Hydraulic System.
• Fuel System.
• Flight Control System.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program;
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a government of Canada Reliability status and Secret Level 2/NATO Secret security clearance;
• Must be eligible to meet the requirements for U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

L3Harris is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to treating all of its employees and job applicants with respect and dignity and to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination. Anyone applying for a position will be considered without regard to the following: race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, nationality, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability, citizenship status, or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered, or any other characteristic that is protected by applicable human rights legislation.

L3Harris maintains a drug‑free workplace and conducts pre‑employment drug and alcohol testing and background checks, in accordance with applicable law. Such results are only accessible and viewed by individuals at L3Harris who have direct responsibility in the hiring process. If you fail to report for a drug and alcohol test, refuse to undergo such test or test positive for the presence of drugs or alcohol, the hiring process may be concluded or your offer of employment may be rescinded, in L3Harris’ sole discretion.

This job is for an existing vacancy

At L3Harris, we foster an inclusive and equitable workplace. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. For applicants with disabilities, we will provide you with accommodation so that you have what you need in order to be at your best.

L3Harris performs background checks prior to employment as all applicants must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program and obtain and maintain a positive security assessment. Some positions may require a government of Canada “Reliability” status and/or Level 2 (Secret) security clearance. In addition, L3Harris performs pre‑employment substance abuse testing where required.