aircraft sheet metal technician

Overview

Languages: English

Education:

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

On site: Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment:

• Noisy
• At heights
• Confined spaces
• Outdoors
• All weather conditions

Responsibilities:

• Adjust and repair systems according to specifications, technical drawings, manuals and established procedures
• Inspect maintenance work done by aircraft mechanics
• Inspect structural and mechanical systems of aircraft and ensure that these systems meet Transport Canada and company standards of performance and safety
• Repair and overhaul to ensure adherence to standards and procedures
• Troubleshoot aircraft hydraulic systems
• Troubleshoot aircraft mechanical systems
• Troubleshoot aircraft structural systems
• Repair and overhaul aircraft structural, mechanical or hydraulic systems
• Install or modify aircraft engines and mechanical, hydraulic, flight control, fuel and pneumatic systems
• Maintain detailed repair, inspection and certification records and reports
• Dismantle airframes, aircraft engines or other aircraft systems for repair, overhaul and cleaning, and reassemble
• Perform and document routine maintenance
• Order and maintain inventory of parts and supplies
• Interpret blueprints/specifications/standards and written technical instructions

Experience and specialization:

Aircraft experience:

• Large jet airplanes
• Small jet airplane

Structural repair experience - aircraft:

• Aircraft structures - general
• Aircraft sheet metal structures
• Aircraft composite structures

Type of industry experience:

• Aircraft manufacturing
• Commercial air carrier
• Corporate aviation
• General aviation
• Military aviation
• Repair and overhaul facility
• Training organizations

Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization:

• Aircraft maintenance - general

Additional information:

Security and safety:

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information:

• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation
• Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Physically demanding
• Handling heavy loads
• Standing for extended periods
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Hand-eye co-ordination

Own tools/equipment:

• Tools
• Safety equipment/gear
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability:

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits:

• Free parking available
• Other benefits