Aircraft Maintenance Engineers - FWSAR Program - Greenwood, NS

PAL; Greenwood; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal travel privileges

Industry discounts

Comprehensive health benefits

Pension Plan with Employer Matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition Assistance Program

Employee and Family Assistance

Job summary

PAL Aerospace is seeking an M2 licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer to join its FWSAR heavy maintenance operations in Greenwood, NS. The role involves maintaining CC295 aircraft, coordinating inspections, and ensuring compliance with Transport Canada regulations.

You will work with RCAF technicians, complete required documentation, and may rotate to PAL bases. A TC-approved training path and security clearances are required or supported by PAL during onboarding.

Qualifications

• Must have a Transport Canada approved Aircraft Maintenance Course completed or equivalent
• M2 or E Aircraft Maintenance License or equivalent rating per TAM
• Experience using an Electronic Records Keeping System (ERKS)
• CC295 training is an asset
• Capable of obtaining security clearances including Level II – Secret and ITAR/CCG
• Strong interpersonal, organization and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team, including deployment with RCAF when required
• Flexible to work all shifts and adapt to schedule fluctuations

Responsibilities

• Carry out and coordinate inspection, maintenance and repair of company aircraft and related systems
• Report to Maintenance Management on issues affecting serviceability
• Ensure maintenance in accordance with Maintenance Control Manual and Transport Canada Regulations
• Coordinate parts requirements with Maintenance Management and ensure tools and equipment are available
• Comply with all safety practices and procedures; complete documentation and journey log entries
• Rotation to PAL or PAL affiliate base as a Certifying Maintenance Engineer (M)
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

M2 license

Teamwork

Strong communication

Independent work

Education

Transport Canada approved Aircraft Maintenance Course

Tools

ERKS

CC295 training

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity to join a company that allows you to combine your passion for learning with the chance to develop your skills and grow your career? Challenge, reward, and opportunity; PAL Aerospace is committed to offering them all. PAL Aerospace is a leader in international aerospace and defense design, development and operation of airborne surveillance aircraft, heavy maintenance checks and software applications. We provide a wide range of aviation and related services to domestic and international markets.

PAL Aerospace is currently looking for a M2 licensed (or RCAF equivalent – AVN) Aircraft Maintenance Engineer to join FWSAR’s heavy maintenance operations located in Greenwood, NS!

Our Operations:

Our Fixed-Wing Search and Rescue (FWSAR) Aircraft Maintenance team works side by side with the RCAF technicians and crews, maintaining the latest in search and rescue Aircraft technology in the Canadian Air Force on CC295 aircraft.

Responsibilities:

• Carry out and coordinate the inspection, maintenance and repair of company aircraft and related aircraft systems;
• Report to Maintenance Management on issues affecting the serviceability of aircraft;
• Ensure aircraft are maintained in accordance with the company Maintenance Control Manual and Transport Canada Regulations;
• Co-ordinate parts requirements with Maintenance Management and ensure sufficient tools and equipment are available to accomplish the maintenance and inspection functions;
• Comply with all company safety practices and procedures;
• Complete all required documentation and certification of journey log entries for the work accomplished related to the aircraft maintenance performed;
• Rotation to PAL or PAL affiliate base as a Certifying Maintenance Engineer "M"; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Required: Must have a Transport Canada approved Aircraft Maintenance Course completed or have equivalent experience
• Required: M2 or E Aircraft Maintenance License or equivalent rating as per the TAM (for example, Level "A" or Level "C" Authorizations);
• Experience using an Electronic Record Keeping System (ERKS);
• Experience with C295 / CC295 training is considered an asset;
• Capable of successfully completing the PAL FWSAR on-boarding training (to be provided);
• Capable of successfully completing the DND DRMIS training (to be provided);
• Must possess strong interpersonal, organization and communication skills;
• The ability to work both independently and in a team environment, including deployment with RCAF Squadron when required;
• Must be flexible to work all shifts and adapt to fluctuations in shift times due to operational and/or unforeseen situations;
• Strong troubleshooting skills: and
• Capable of successfully obtaining security clearances including:
  • Level II – Secret clearance
  • ITAR / CCG clearance

Why work for PAL Aeropsace?

PAL Aerospacevalues its employees and offers a competitive benefits package.

The Perks of being one of our PALs:

• Personal travel privileges withPALand interline agreements with multiple airlines
• Industry discounts
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Pension Planwith Employer Matching
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee and Family Assistance Programs

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, have a love for travel, enjoy meeting with people and take pride and ownership in what you do, then you’re the person we are looking for!

PAL Aerospace is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment that celebrates and encourages diversity, equity, and inclusion whereby individuals are recognized, supported, and respected. Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you.