Aircraft Maintenance Engineer – (CAT 19) - Structures

Air Canada; Dorval; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel privileges

Health and dental benefits

Training and development

Job summary

Air Canada is seeking dedicated Structures & Sheet Metal Technicians for its Montreal Maintenance Centre. This permanent full-time role focuses on aircraft structural repairs and modifications, with work governed by engineering specifications and service bulletins.

You will plan, coordinate, perform inspections, and certify repairs on sheet metal and composite components, ensuring quality, safety, and compliance with Transport Canada requirements.

Qualifications

• Graduated from a Transport Canada approved school in the Structural Program and/or have work experience on aircraft in Sheet Metal and/or Composite work.
• Possess Transport Canada Structures "S" license, or working towards a "S" license and expected to obtain
• Possess a valid driver's license
• Eligible to work in Canada
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Ability to meet deadlines, work under pressure and handle multiple projects
• Be available to work days, evenings or nights including weekends and holidays
• Highly flexible and adaptable
• Effective problem solving and conflict resolution skills
• Motivated and enthusiastic team player
• Ability to pass security clearance and obtain the Transport Canada security card (MOT)
• Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada at offer time

Responsibilities

• Repair and modify aircraft structures in compliance with engineering specifications, manuals, or drawings
• Carry out and certify sheet metal and composite repairs on aircraft components
• Plan, coordinate, and execute maintenance work
• Perform inspections and sign off defects to defined standards
• Provide technical direction and mentoring to ATs and other AMEs
• Coordinate and supervise maintenance personnel and ensure safe, efficient workflow

Skills

Excellent communication

Strong planning

Organizational skills

Meet deadlines

Work under pressure

Team player

Education

Transport Canada MOT Structures license (S)

Transport Canada approved Structural program training

Job description

Location: Montreal, QC, Canada (Onsite)

Starting Salary: Based on experience

• Junior Mechanic: $32.83/hour
• Aircraft Technician: up to $46.59/hour

Branch: Techops

Category: Unionized (IAMAW)

Shift Premium: Midnight - $2.50 for each hour worked between 23:00 and 7:00.

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 Structures & Sheet Metal Technicians at our Montreal Maintenance Centre.

Job Description

• You will be responsible for aircraft structural repairs and modifications and completion of work related to service bulletins. This work will be carried out with the aid of engineering specifications, manuals or drawings.
• Carry out and certify sheet metal and composite repairs to aircraft components;
• Carry out and certify sheet metal and composite repairs on Company and/or contract aircraft;
• Planning, coordinating and executing work;
• Perform the required inspections, evaluations and MRs;
• Resolve material, tooling and engineering issues affecting the plan;
• Estimate and define planned repairs;
• Provide technical job direction and mentoring to ATs and other AMEs;
• Coordinate and supervise the assignment of maintenance personnel to maximize production flow with TLs, Planners, other AMEs and personnel, as required;
• Sign maintenance releases (MR) for non-licensed personnel and signing for personnel not directly allocated to the work group on an ad hoc basis;
• Perform general visual inspections (GVI), detailed visual inspections (DVI), conformity inspections, self-checks and required inspection items (RII);
• Sign off defects to defined standards;
• Provide oversight and management of defects;
• Complete and verify all technical records and data entries for any work performed;
• Ensuring AW and safety policies, processes and standards are followed;
• Mentoring, training and coaching maintenance personnel;
• Ensuring adequate work hand off information is provided to personnel in Maintenance Operations Control (MOC) and to those on the next shift;
• Ensuring a safe and tidy workplace;
• Befamiliar with Transport Canada and Company manuals and documents;
• Ability to read Structural Repair manual.
• Ability to obtain an Airside Vehicle Operator Permit;
• Other related duties as assigned.

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 programs 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

• You must have graduated from a Transport Canada approved school in the Structural Program and/or have work experience on aircraft in Sheet Metal and/or Composite work.
• Possess of a Transport Canada (MOT) Structures "S" license, or working towards a "S" license and expected to obtain
• Possess a valid driver's license
• Eligible to work in Canada.
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Ability to meet deadlines, work under pressure and handle/prioritize multiple projects
• Be available to work days, evenings or nights including weekends and holidays
• Highly flexible and adaptable
• Effective problem solving and conflict resolution skills
• Motivated and enthusiastic team player
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Demonstrate punctuality and dependability to support overall team success in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to pass security clearance and obtain the Transport Canada security card (MOT). Please refer to Transport Canada site for more details.
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the country of interest at the time any offer of employment is made and are responsible for obtaining any required work permits, visas, or other authorizations necessary for employment. Prior to their start date, candidates will also need to provide proof of their eligibility to work in the country of interest.

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.