Avionics Technician (AME - E or Military Equivalent)

IMP Aerospace & Defence; Gander; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

RRSP program

Tuition reimbursement program

Long service awards

Volunteer grant program

Scholarship program

Climate controlled workspace

All tools and PPE provided by IMP

Free parking onsite

Job summary

IMP Aerospace & Defence seeks an Aviation Technician to perform first and second line maintenance on the Cormorant Helicopter for Canada’s SAR program. Responsibilities include servicing, inspections, removals, and installation of mechanical, structural and electrical systems, plus certification releases and on-site support.

You will work across multiple bases, participate in training, maintain documentation in ERKS, and ensure safety and compliance with CGP/ITAR requirements.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized aircraft maintenance course or apprenticeship program.
• Hold a current Aircraft Maintenance Engineers license or be qualified as an aircraft aviation technician within the Canadian Armed Forces or equivalent commercial experience.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in helicopter maintenance.
• Must be eligible to meet CGP, ITAR and Canadian government security clearances.

Responsibilities

• Complete aircraft maintenance documentation for ERKS.
• Perform aircraft release (ARA) when trained and authorized.
• Conduct pre/post flight inspections and support, marshalling, parking, towing, fueling/defueling and install/remove mission equipment.
• Fly as necessary for maintenance, ferry and deployed operations.
• Deploy to other bases and remote sites as needed.
• Attend training for trade development and qualification purposes.
• Maintain clean and safe work areas and perform FOD inspections.

Skills

Aircraft systems knowledge

Test equipment operation

ERKS procedures

Quality systems

Technical documentation reading

Driver's license

Destructive Inspection (NDT)

Education

Aircraft maintenance course or apprenticeship

Aircraft Maintenance Engineers license

Tools

ERKS system

Maintenance manuals & drawings

Power generation & distribution knowledge

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.

Requisition ID: 2444

Position Overview

The Aviation Technician performs first and second line aircraft maintenance on the Cormorant Helicopter in support of our Canadian Search and Rescue operations. Duties include servicing, inspection, removal, cleaning, repair, installation, adjustment, testing and certification (release) of aircraft mechanical, structural and electrical systems and components and ground support equipment.

What You Will Do

• 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.
• 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

• Thorough knowledge of aircraft systems, including, but not limited to, communications, navigation, radar, instruments and power generation and distribution systems.
• 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.
• A minimum of 3 years experience in helicopter maintenance is required.
• Must be eligible to meet requirements for Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Canadian government security clearances.

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 RRSP 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.