Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (CAT 01)

Air Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian airline is seeking Aircraft Technicians or Aircraft Maintenance Engineers for its Ottawa Maintenance Centre. The role requires a High School diploma, completion of a recognized apprenticeship, and specific certifications. Responsibilities include performing airframe maintenance and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The position offers competitive hourly wages depending on experience and includes benefits like travel privileges. Candidates must be dependable team players with excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Generous employee travel program

Variety of health and dental benefit plans

Training and development tools

Qualifications

• Must have completed a recognised apprenticeship programme.
• Ability to pass pre-employment qualifying exam, physical, and security checks.
• Must be available for night shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Perform airframe maintenance effectively on aircraft.
• Utilize diagnostic tools and maintain equipment as required.
• Ensure compliance with safety and operational standards.

Skills

Ability to use correct tools and techniques for aircraft maintenance

Proficient in reading schematic diagrams

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Customer-focused attitude

Education

High School diploma

Recognized apprenticeship program or 4 years industry experience

Transport Canada AME M2

Valid driver’s licence

Job description

Location: Ottawa, ON, Canada (Onsite)

Salary: Based on experience:

• Junior Mechanic: $27.82/hour
• Aircraft Technician: up to $44.67/hour

Branch: Maintenance

Category: Unionized (IAMAW)

Being part of Air Canada is to become part of an iconic Canadian symbol. Are you passionate about reaching new heights, teamwork and making a meaningful contribution? Let your career take flight by joining our diverse and vibrant team at the leading edge of passenger aviation.

Air Canada is presently looking for dynamic individuals to fill the permanent full‑time positions of Aircraft Technicians or Aircraft Maintenance Engineers at our Ottawa Maintenance Centre.

Aircraft Technicians / Aircraft Maintenance Engineers are responsible for airframe maintenance and should have the following skill sets:

• Ability to use the correct tools, methods, techniques and equipment required to perform aircraft maintenance.
• Candidates should be able to read and understand various schematic diagrams for maintenance troubleshooting and be proficient with computers and diagnostic tools.
• Individuals need to be "team players" with excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to maintain a customer focused attitude in a demanding, high stress environment.

Please take 2 minutes to watch the following video with more information about the Aircraft Technician/Aircraft Maintenance Engineer role: https://vimeo.com/1086935283/87320bbc10.

Your Benefits

As one of the leading employers in Canada, we like to ensure our employees are well rewarded with a range of benefits including:

• Air Canada staff love to travel and we have one of the most generous employee travel programmes in the industry. You will be eligible for travel privileges for yourself and other eligible persons once you’ve completed twenty‑eight (28) weeks of service.
• We value your wellbeing which is why we offer a wide variety of benefit plans, including health and dental, for you and your family.
• Training and development tools to help unlock your full potential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma.
• You must have completed a recognised apprenticeship programme, and/or have at least 4 years industry related experience.
• Possession of a Transport Canada AME M2.
• Possession of valid driver’s licence (Mandatory)
• Able to successfully pass the pre‑employment qualifying exam, physical and a security check.
• Be available to work night, evenings and days including weekends and holidays.
• Night shift is the permanent position for this posting. Possibility to change with seniority.
• Ability to Pass and obtain an airside vehicle operator’s permit (Mandatory)
• Possession of a restricted radio operators permit (aviation).
• Demonstrate punctuality and dependability to support overall team success in a fast‑paced environment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain any applicable transportation security clearances and additional authorisations. Please refer to Transport Canada site for more details.
• Employees in this role, conduct safety‑critical work and as such, Air Canada medical standards must be met in order to qualify for the role. Candidates will be subject to a medical evaluation, including a drug and alcohol test and are expected to be free of any intoxicating substances.
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the country of interest, at the time any offer of employment is made and seeking any required work permits/visas or other authorisations which may be required is the sole responsibility of the candidates applying for this position.

Assets

• Endorsements on Air Canada aircraft type.
• Current security clearance.

Linguistic Requirements

Based on equal qualifications, preference will be given to bilingual candidates.

Diversity and Inclusion

Air Canada is strongly committed to Diversity and Inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding work environment which highlights employees’ unique contributions to our company’s success.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all to help us build a diverse workforce which reflects the diversity of our customers, and communities, in which we live and serve.

Air Canada thanks all candidates for their interest; however only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted