Base Engineer, YHU

Porter Airlines Inc.; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Porter Airlines Inc. is seeking a Base Engineer (YHU) to support fleet maintenance in a line maintenance environment at Montréal.

You will troubleshoot, repair, and modify aircraft systems, perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, and liaise with departments and vendors to ensure safe, compliant operations. The role requires an M2-rated Transport Canada AME license, 2+ years' relevant experience, and ability to obtain security clearances.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Transport Canada Aircraft Maintenance Engineer License (M2 rating).
• Minimum 2 years’ hands-on experience on relevant aircraft or similar platforms preferred.
• Experience with DASH 8–Q400 or Embraer Regional Jets or equivalent is advantageous.
• Must be able to obtain Transport Canada security clearances and driver’s airside license within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot structural, mechanical or hydraulic aircraft systems per specs and manuals.
• Repair and overhaul airframe systems and components.
• Install or modify engines, hydraulic, flight control, fuel and pneumatic systems.
• Dismantle and reassemble airframes or engines for repair.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and document results.
• Manage local inventory of parts, tooling and supplies.

Skills

M2 License

2+ years experience

Aircraft type experience

Security clearance

Driver’s license

Job description

Reporting to the Manager, Base and International Maintenance , the Base Engineer, YHU will work in support of Porter’s fleet in a line maintenance environment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot aircraft structural, mechanical or hydraulic systems to identify problems and adjust and repair systems according to specifications, technical drawings, approved manuals and established procedures
• Repair and overhaul aircraft structural, mechanical or hydraulic systems
• Install or modify aircraft engines, mechanical, hydraulic, flight control, fuel and pneumatic systems
• Dismantle airframes, aircraft engines or other aircraft systems for repair and cleaning, and reassemble
• Perform and document scheduled and unscheduled maintenance
• Order and manage local inventory of parts, tooling, and supplies
• Maintain GSE
• Act as liaison between key company departments and external vendors
• Actively participate in Porter’s Safety Management System (SMS) including, reporting hazards and incidents encountered in daily operations; understand, comply and promote the Company Safety Policy
• Ensure company offices and vehicles are kept organized and in working order
• Carry out any task assigned by Maintenance Operations Control
• Assist on the ramp as required

Behavioural Competencies

• Concern for Safety: Identifying hazardous or potentially hazardous situations and taking appropriate action to maintain a safe environment for self and others.

• Teamwork: Working collaboratively with others to achieve organizational goals.

• Passenger/Customer Service: Providing service excellence to internal and/or external customers (passengers).

• Initiative: Dealing with situations and issues proactively and persistently, seizing opportunities that arise.

• Results Focus: Focusing efforts on achieving high quality results consistent with the organization’s standards.

• Fostering Communication: Listening and communicating openly, honestly, and respectfully with different audiences, promoting dialogue and building consensus.

Qualifications

• Possession of a Transport Canada Aircraft Maintenance Engineer License (M2 rating) required;
• Proven technical aptitude with at least 2 years’ experience and/or endorsed on DASH 8– Q400 and/or Embraer Regional Jets and/or equivalent type of aircraft preferred.
• Experience working on a wide range of airframe systems such as electrical, navigation, flight controls and turbine engines.
• Ability to frequently climb, kneel and crawl into tight spaces.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to obtain necessary Transport Canada security clearances and driver’s airside license within 6 months from date of hire.
• Full unrestricted driver’s license with a clean abstract required.
• Successfully complete the company background and pre-employment screening tests.
• Flexibility to work shifts and overtime.

Montréal (Montreal Metropolitan Airport - YHU) #LI-Onsite

Since 2006, Porter Airlines has been elevating the experience of economy air travel for every passenger, providing genuine hospitality with style, care and charm. Porter’s fleet of Embraer E195-E2 and De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft serves North America, including a coast-to-coast domestic Canadian network, the U.S., Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America. Headquartered in Toronto, Porter is an Official 4 Star Airline in the World Airline Star Rating. Visit www.flyporter.com or follow @porterairlines on Instagram, Facebook and X.