AME (aircraft maintenance engineer), structures

Cascade Aerospace Inc.; Quinte West; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Cascade Aerospace Inc. is looking for an experienced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer for on-site work in Quinte West. The role involves inspecting, repairing, and maintaining aircraft systems according to established standards. Candidates should possess an AME Licence and have a proven track record in the aviation industry. Offer includes health benefits, pension plans, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Free parking

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience in aircraft maintenance.
• Basic security clearance and criminal record check required.
• Valid driver's license and own transportation necessary.

Responsibilities

• Adjust and repair systems according to specifications.
• Inspect structural and mechanical systems of aircraft.
• Troubleshoot and repair aircraft structural systems.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Dependability

Team player

Education

Registered Apprenticeship certificate

AME «S» Licence - Structures

Tools

Safety equipment/gear

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Registered Apprenticeship certificate
  
  

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
  
  

Work setting

• Relocation costs covered by employer
  
  

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Adjust and repair systems according to specifications, technical drawings, manuals and established procedures
• 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 structural systems
• Repair and overhaul aircraft structural, mechanical or hydraulic systems
  
  

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• AME «S» Licence - Structures
  
  

Experience and specialization

Aircraft experience

• Large turboprops
  
  

Structural repair experience - aircraft

• Aircraft structures - general
• Aircraft sheet metal structures
  
  

Type of industry experience

• General aviation
• Military aviation
• Repair and overhaul facility
  
  

Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization

• Aircraft maintenance - general
  
  

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
  
  

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation
  
  

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Hand-eye co-ordination
  
  

Own tools/equipment

• 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

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits
  
  

Financial benefits

• Life insurance
• Pension plan
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
  
  

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits
  
  

Other Benefits

• Free parking available
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Variable or compressed work week
• Wellness program
  
  

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for Veterans

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans
• Recruits Veterans and other candidates with military experience through targeted hiring initiatives (for example: job fairs, outreach programs etc.)
• Assists with immediate transition needs of Veterans (for example: relocation, housing, etc.)
• Supports Veterans in translating their military skills and experience into the language of the civilian job market
  
  

Support for Indigenous people

• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
  
  

Support for mature workers

• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
• Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.)
• Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.)
  
  

Supports for visible minorities

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities