Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Heavy - Structures (Licensed)

Jazz Aviation; Halifax; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Jazz Aviation, a leading regional airline in Canada, is seeking Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (Structures) who prioritize safety and customer service. The role involves maintaining aircraft, certifying repairs, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Join a diverse and inclusive team that values your unique contributions and offers opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Employee travel benefits program on the Air Canada Network

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Comprehensive care plan including health, life, dental, and disability benefits

Qualifications

• Valid Transport Canada AME license Category S required.
• Experience with E175, Q400, and/or CRJ aircraft is an asset.
• Ability to read structural repair manuals and manufacturer repair diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain aircraft in an airworthy condition and carry out maintenance tasks.
• Carry out and certify structural repairs to aircraft components.
• Report on issues affecting the serviceability of aircraft.

Skills

Safety

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Education

Transport Canada AME license Category S

Job description

Advance your career with Canada's leading regional airline! If you're a Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer who values safety and a healthy work-life balance, the Jazz hangar could be the perfect fit for you!

Jazz is Air Canada’s primary regional partner and an integral part of Air Canada’s strategy and North American market presence. Jazz is a proud Air Canada Express operator providing service across North America.

Jazz truly is Canada’s airline! We operate more flights to more Canadian destinations than any other regional carrier and have five main base locations: Halifax (Heavy Maintenance), Toronto, Montreal, Calgary and Vancouver (Line Maintenance).

For a look behind the scenes of Jazz’s operation, watch our video

Meet KEVIN, AME at JAZZ!

Jazz is looking for Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (Structures) with a passion for safety and customer service to join our award-winning team!

Our over 4,200 employees are supported by programs and policies that have earned Jazz awards such as Canada’s Top Diversity Employers, Canada’s Top Employers for Young People, and more.

Purpose of Position:

• To maintain the aircraft in an airworthy condition and carry out maintenance tasks as required.

Key Responsibilities:

You will:

• Carry out and certify structural repairs to aircraft components.
• Carry out and certify structural repairs on company aircraft.
• Report to Maintenance Crew Chief and Maintenance Supervisor on issues affecting the serviceability of aircraft.
• Ensure aircraft are maintained in accordance with company and Transport Canada Regulations.
• Attend training courses as directed by the company.
• Ability to read structural repair manuals and manufacturer repair diagrams.
• Perform duties in accordance with established policies and procedures while giving primary consideration to personal safety, the safety of co-workers and customers.
• Maintain the work area in a neat and tidy condition.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• The successful candidate will hold a valid Transport Canada AME license Category S.
• Experience in carrying out Heavy Maintenance on E175, Q400 and/or CRJ aircraft will be a definite asset.
• Must hold a valid Canadian issued driver’s license with no restrictions and/or conditions.
• Candidates must hold or have the ability to obtain an Airport Vehicle Operators Permit (AVOP).
• Legally able to work in Canada (Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or have Valid Work Permit).
• Ability to carry on normal business in English.

Opportunities:

• Wide scope of projects and tasks.
• Continuous ongoing training.
• Opportunities for career advancement.

Wages:

The positions in our Maintenance Department are unionized positions. Current pay scales are outlined in our collective agreement.

• Pay scales are competitive and progress annually.
• AMEs qualify for a Technical Premium which is paid on top of the base wage for every hour worked.

What Jazz can offer you...

• Employee travel benefits program on the Air Canada Network.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan.
• A comprehensive care plan including health, life, dental and disability benefits.

We strive to make our workplace accessible for people with disabilities. We want to ensure that you are prepared for success and therefore request that you please let us know at [e-mail] if you would benefit from an accommodation during the recruitment process.

Jazz recognizes that the best talent includes people of all backgrounds, abilities and points of view. To be a leader in our industry, Jazz celebrates diversity and values the uniqueness that each individual has to offer. We empower our people to foster an internal culture of inclusion, creating safe workspaces where everyone can be their authentic self. Meeting the needs of our diverse passengers is critical to our success and we recognize the importance of a workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve.