Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Structures

Porter Airlines Inc.; Halifax, Quebec; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Porter Airlines Inc. is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer to support the Line Maintenance YHZ team. You will assist with structural repairs, coordinate with Bombardier ISE and THD, and help manage a damage tracking system to improve reliability.

The role requires a TC-approved Aircraft Maintenance Engineer License (CAT S), a college diploma in aircraft maintenance, and strong analytical and communication skills. Travel on short notice may be required.

Qualifications

• A college diploma in aircraft maintenance from a Transport Canada approved educational facility.
• Must possess Aircraft Maintenance Engineer License, CAT S.
• Thorough knowledge of the SRM.
• High degree of accuracy and strong analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to travel on short notice.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist with assessing and organizing structural repairs.
• Track and coordinate with Planning in organizing structural repairs with repeat thresholds.
• Collaborate with Bombardier In Service Engineering and the Technical Help Desk to request Repair Drawings.
• Provide recommendations to Bombardier ISE and THD if a Repair Drawing requires an amendment.
• Develop and maintain a damage tracking system for quick reference.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Results oriented

Safety focus

Customer service

Education

TC-approved aircraft maintenance program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Reporting to the Manager, Line Maintenance YHZ, this position will provide support in the following areas below.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with assessing and organizing structural repairs
• Track and work with Planning in organizing structural repairs with repeat thresholds
• Work closely with Bombardier In Service Engineering and the Technical Help Desk in requesting Repair Drawings
• Provide recommendations to Bombardier ISE and THD should a Repair Drawings require an amendment
• Develop and maintain a damage tracking system that may be used as a quick reference guide
• Hands on assistance with structural repairs
• Liaise with third party structural repair companies should extra man-power be required
• Review all Bombardier Service Bulletins and other technical documents related to structures and implement as required
• Actively participate in Porter's Safety Management System (SMS) including reporting hazards and incidents encountered in daily operations; understand, comply and promote the Company Safety Policy
• Other duties as assigned

Behavioural Competencies

• Concern for Safety: Identifying hazardous or potentially hazardous situations and taking appropriate action to maintain a safe environment for self and others.
• Teamwork: Working collaboratively with others to achieve organizational goals.
• Passenger/Customer Service: Providing service excellence to internal and/or external customers (passengers).
• Initiative: Dealing with situations and issues proactively and persistently, seizing opportunities that arise.
• Results Focus: Focusing efforts on achieving high quality results consistent with the organization's standards.
• Fostering Communication: Listening and communicating openly, honestly, and respectfully with different audiences, promoting dialogue and building consensus.

Qualifications

• A college diploma in aircraft maintenance from a Transport Canada approved educational facility with accreditation
• Must possess Aircraft Maintenance Engineer License, CAT S
• Must have a thorough knowledge of the SRM
• High degree of accuracy
• Strong analytical personality
• Good working knowledge with Microsoft Office
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to travel on short notice