Aircraft Mechanic (CH147F)

The Boeing Company; Petawawa; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Boeing Canada Operations Ltd is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic at the Petawawa facility reporting to the Maintenance Operations Manager. You will join a team supporting CH147F Phase Inspections for the Royal Canadian Air Force.

This full-time onsite role requires 4+ years of aircraft maintenance, valid licenses (TCCA/AME/AME-E), and eligibility for Secret Level II security clearance, including handling controlled data.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of aircraft maintenance experience, preferably on CH147F.
• Must hold one of: TCCA, AME, AME-E license, or military equivalent.
• Legally able to work in Canada and pass security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assembles, disassembles or modifies systems to correct failures or implement changes.
• Oversees assembly, disassembly or overhaul of aerospace vehicles.
• Troubleshoots pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical systems to locate faults and repair components.
• Performs validation testing and documents procedures for compliance.
• Ensure flight worthiness of components and support training.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance

Security clearance

Canadian work eligibility

CGP compliance

US export data handling

Education

Post-secondary education

CH147 type training course

Job description

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing Canada Operations Ltd is seeking Aircraft Mechanic, reporting to the Maintenance Operations Manager working out of the Petawawa facility.

The Aircraft Mechanic will join the existing team of mechanics supporting the CH147F Phase Inspections in support of the Royal Canadian Airforce.

Position Responsibilities

• Assembles, disassembles and/or modifies systems by changing, removing, replacing or upgrading aerospace vehicle components to correct failures or implement changes.
• Oversees assembly, disassembly or overhaul. Configures aerospace vehicles and bench test equipment.
• Troubleshoots complex pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical systems to isolate mechanical or electrical faults and repair faulty components.
• Performs validation/verification testing of systems and components.
• Documents procedures and established processes to ensure contractual and regulatory compliance (e.g., repairs, test results, applicable modifications and inspection results).
• Inspect components and verify repairs for flight worthiness requirements. Oversees training. Works under general direction.
• Ability to perform as part of a cohesive team, working toward a common goal.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location.

Employer is not willing to sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• 4+ years of aircraft maintenance experience required, preferred on CH147F platform.
• Must have one of the following: Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME), Avionics Technician (AME-E) licensed or Military equivalent.
• Must be legally able to work in Canada.
• Must consent to Canadian Government Controlled Goods Program (CGP) assessment.
• Individuals must not pose a risk for safeguarding controlled goods.
• Must be eligible for Secret Level II security clearance.
• Must be eligible to handle US export-controlled data.

Preferred Qualifications (Education/Experience)

• Post-secondary education.
• Have successfully completed a formal, CH147 type training course related to their aviation specialty taught by an acceptable training organization.
• Knowledge of Royal Canadian Air Force Electronic Record Keeping System (ERKS) or Defense Resource Management Information System (DRMIS).
• Active Secret Level II Security Clearance.

Conflict of Interest

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Additional Information

This requisition is for a locally hired position in Canada. The employer is Boeing Canada. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada. Benefits and pay are determined by Canada and are not on Boeing US-based payroll. This is not an expatriate assignment.

Starting salary will be based on qualifications and experience. The range for this classification is $90,000-$112,000 annually. This is a full-time opportunity that provides full company paid benefits, and a retirement savings plan.

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance Level II from the Canadian government. Requirements to obtain a secret security clearance can be found at:

http://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/esc-src/personnel/information-eng.html#a1.1

To review the Canadian Controlled Goods and Public Service and Procurement Canada requirements please go to the following government pages below:

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/services/industrial-security/controlled-goods/program-requirements/security-assessments-personnel.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/services/industrial-security/controlled-goods.html

Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 12, 2026

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires an active or ability to obtain Secret level II security clearance

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.