Aircraft Structures Technician (C-17)

The Boeing Company; Quinte West; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing Canada Operations Ltd. seeks an experienced Aircraft Structures Technician to support the CFB Trenton MA​ST program under the US Government C-17 sustainment contract.

The role reports to the onsite Maintenance Manager and works under the Lead Structure Technician. Responsibilities include assembling, disassembling, and repairing structures to meet RCAF airworthiness standards, following TOs, and maintaining safety, quality, and training requirements.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as Aircraft Structures Technician / Mechanic or equivalent to RCAF Level A.
• Knowledge of Royal Canadian Air Force operations and maintenance practices.
• Ability to interpret Technical Orders (TOs).
• Eligible for Canadian government and defense-related programs with no restrictions.
• Must be able to obtain Secret Level II security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, disassemble and modify systems/components per Technical Orders and regs.
• Ensure timely repairs to return aircraft to service per requirements.
• Meet training requirements for mandatory/non-mandatory training.
• Adhere to safety culture and First Time Quality; report compliance risks.
• Collaborate with Quality/Safety to address findings promptly.
• Work within MAST and Squadron Maintenance as part of a team.

Skills

Aircraft Structures

Maintenance Release Authority

RCAF Level A equivalent

Education

Transport Canada AME S/M2

Military equivalent

Tools

Special tools/equipment

Job description

Job Description

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Boeing Canada Operations Ltd. Global Technical Operations, Field Operations is looking for a highly skilled and experienced Aircraft Structures Technician, working out of the CFB Trenton, ON to support Canada Operational & Intermediate (O&I) Level Maintenance Augmentation Support Team (MAST) under the United States Government C-17 G3 Sustainment Contract.

The Aircraft Structures Technician will work directly under the guidance of the Lead Structure Technician and report directly to the onsite Maintenance Manager.

Position Responsibilities

• Assembles, disassembles and/or modifies systems and components IAW applicable Technical Orders and regulations.
• Ensure timely repairs of maintenance activities ensuring the Customer aircraft is returned to service in a timely manner to the required standard meeting Boeing’s and Royal Canadian Air Force Airworthiness requirements.
• Meet individual training requirements for mandatory and non-mandatory training.
• Complies and Operates within a Safety Culture, First Time Quality, FOD Reporting, advising the Lead/Maintenance Manager of any compliance risk/escapes during Maintenance Operations.
• Works with the Quality/Safety Teams to address occurrences and audit findings in a timely manner.
• Ability to perform within the MAST and Squadron Maintenance as part of a cohesive team, working toward a common goal.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• 3+ years of experience as an Aircraft Structures Technician /Aircraft Mechanic, maintenance release authority (MRA), or equivalent to RCAF Level A.
• Knowledge of Royal Canadian Air Force operations and aircraft maintenance practices.
• Must have knowledge and use of special tools/equipment required to perform assigned maintenance tasks and the ability to interpret Technical Orders (TOs).
• Must have one of the following: Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) licensed S/M2 rating or Military equivalent.
• Must be legally able to work in Canada.
• Must be willing and eligible to work on Canadian government and defense-related programs with no restrictions.
• Must consent to Canadian Government Controlled Goods Program (CGP) assessment.
• Individuals must not pose a risk for safeguarding of controlled goods.
• Must be eligible for Secret Level II security clearance.
• Must be eligible to handle US export-controlled data.

Preferred Qualifications (Education/Experience)

• 3+ years of experience with Canadian Aviation Regulations and Aircraft Airworthiness Directives.
• Canadian CC177 Globemaster III Type Course via Air Educational and Training Command (AETC)
• Department of Defense/Canadian Armed Forces Airworthiness Program
• Active Secret Level II security clearance..
• Proven knowledge and proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint and the ability to learn in-house systems.
• Knowledge of Royal Canadian Air Force Electronic Record Keeping System (ERKS), current ERKS at 429 Transport Squadron is the Automated Data Aircraft Management (ADAM) system.

Conflict of Interest

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

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.

The ability to work on a Canadian Government Federal Establishment (CFB Trenton) with no restrictions.

Starting salary will be based on qualifications and experience. The range for this classification is CAD $95,000.00 - CAD $110,000.00 annually.

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. 01, 2026

Export Control Details

Non - US based job

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 the 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.