Aircraft Structures Technician (AME - S or Military Equivalent)

IMP Aerospace & Defence; Gander; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

RSP program

Climate controlled workspace

Free parking onsite

Tuition reimbursement

Long service awards

Volunteer grant program

Scholarship program

Job summary

IMP Aerospace & Defence seeks a skilled Aircraft Maintenance Technician to perform multi-level maintenance on CH-149 helicopter systems, document work in ERKS, and support on-ground and flight operations. The role requires active participation in training and potential deployment to various bases.

The candidate should have a recognized aircraft maintenance program completion and an appropriate license or equivalent military/commercial experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in helicopter maintenance.
• Proficient in inspecting and maintaining aircraft structures and systems.
• Familiarity with ERKS documentation and electronic records.

Responsibilities

• Perform first, second and third level maintenance on mechanical, structural and electrical systems.
• Complete aircraft maintenance documentation in ERKS.
• Perform aircraft release (ARA) when authorized.
• Support ramp duties including pre/post flight inspections and ground handling.
• Deploy to other bases and at remote sites as needed.
• Provide on-job-training and attend training for certification purposes.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance experience

ERKS knowledge

Quality Systems knowledge

Corrosion control techniques

Reading/interpretation of technical 2

Education

Aircraft maintenance course/apprenticeship

Maintenance license / qualified as AME

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

Why Choose IMP Aerospace & Defence

IMP Aerospace & Defence’s Canadian Search and Rescue Helicopter program has provided all aspects of support to Canada’s fleet of Cormorant Search and Rescue (SAR) CH-149 helicopters for over twenty years. Operating from across Canada at three Main Operating Bases, Gander NL, Greenwood, NS, and Comox, BC and headquartered in the Cormorant Support Centre in Halifax, NS, the program provides comprehensive, turnkey In-Service Support to Canada’s Cormorant helicopters. This unique program provides the RCAF with a full suite of all levels of support to this critical 24/7/365 mission.

Position Overview

Perform First, Second and Third Level maintenance on aircraft mechanical, structural and electrical systems and components. This will include, but not be limited to, the servicing, inspection, removal, cleaning, repair, installation, adjustment, testing and certification (release) of aircraft mechanical, structural, avionic and electrical systems and components and ground support equipment.

What You Will Do

• Perform structural inspections, repair, and maintenance procedures in support of both the line maintenance and scheduled maintenance teams.
• Complete aircraft maintenance documentation for the electronic record keeping system (ERKS).
• Perform aircraft release (ARA) when assigned, and trained, qualified and authorized.
• Ramp duties will include, but not be limited to, pre/post flight inspection and support, marshalling, parking, towing, fueling/defueling and installation/removal of required mission equipment and crash and emergency technical response.
• Perform ground runs of engines and auxiliary power units, where trained, qualified and authorised.
• Fly as necessary in support of maintenance, ferry and deployed operations.
• Deploy and work at other main operating bases and/or deploy in support of operations at remote sites, mobile repair parties and ferry flights.
• Work shift work, as required and/or assigned.
• Provide on-job-training to other employees, including task supervision.
• Attend training for trade and professional development and for qualification/certification purposes.
• Remove all debris accumulated by tasks performed and maintain a clean, safe work area. Carry out foreign object debris (FOD) inspections.
• Ensure hangar, shop, stores and office areas are clean and swept.
• Adhere to policies, procedures and directives established by the Company.
• Perform other tasks as may be required from time to time.

What You Will Bring

• A minimum of 3 years experience in helicopter maintenance is required.
• Thorough knowledge of aircraft structures and structural components, inspection techniques, damage assessment, aircraft materials and hardware, use of special tools and equipment
• Ability to operate test equipment in support of aircraft maintenance.
• Knowledge of Electronic Record Keeping System (ERKS) procedures.
• Knowledge of Quality Systems.
• Knowledge of corrosion control techniques.
• Capable of reading and interpreting technical documentation such as maintenance manuals, work packages, drawings, blueprints and Standard Plant Procedures.
• Capable of performing Non-destructive Inspection, where trained, qualified and authorized.
• Ability to use standard computer programs and such specialized ones as may be necessary in the performances of the duties.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver s license to operate company vehicles and tow tractors.
• Graduate of a recognized aircraft maintenance course or apprenticeship program and hold a current Aircraft Maintenance Engineers license or be qualified as an aircraft aviation technician within the Canadian Armed Forces or equivalent commercial experience.
• Must be eligible to meet requirements for Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), and Secret Level II Security Clearance through PSPC- Contract Security Program.

What We Will Do For You

• All of IMP's benefits become effective on your first day of work, regardless of your position
• We offer a comprehensive Benefits Package, including RSP Program
• Climate controlled workspace
• All tools and necessary PPE provided by IMP
• Free parking onsite
• Attractive working hours
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Long Service Awards
• Volunteer Grant Program
• Scholarship Program

IMP is committed to Employment Equity and our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative at all job levels. We welcome applicants from Indigenous People, Visible Minority Groups, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self identify on either your cover letter or resume.