aircraft technician, mechanical systems

Government of Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in Calgary is seeking an experienced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer to perform inspections, maintenance, and repairs on aircraft systems. The successful candidate must hold an AME license, possess 5 years of experience, and demonstrate strong troubleshooting skills. This position requires work on-site with no remote options and provides comprehensive health and financial benefits.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

On-site amenities

On-site recreation and activities

Team building opportunities

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of relevant experience
• Basic security clearance required
• Criminal record check necessary
• Airport security clearance necessary

Responsibilities

• Adjust and repair systems based on specifications and manuals
• Inspect maintenance work performed by aircraft mechanics
• Troubleshoot and repair aircraft mechanical and structural systems
• Maintain detailed repair, inspection, and certification records

Skills

MS Office

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer's Licence (AME) - E

Tools

Tools

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience

5 years or more

On site

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

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 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
• Inspect work of aircraft mechanics performing modification of aircraft and aircraft mechanical systems to ensure adherence to standards and procedures
• Perform and document routine maintenance
• Order and maintain inventory of parts and supplies
• Interpret blueprints/specifications/standards and written technical instructions

Credentials

• Aircraft Maintenance Engineer's Licence (AME) - E

Experience and specialization

• MS Office

Aircraft experience

• Large turboprops
• Small turboprops

Structural repair experience - aircraft

• Aircraft structures - general

Type of industry experience

• Aircraft manufacturing
• Corporate aviation
• General aviation

Area of specialization

• Mechanical system

Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization

• Aircraft maintenance - general

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Airport security clearance

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

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• On-site recreation and activities
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available