CSH Technician AVN

IMP Group; Area B (Lazo North); On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company in British Columbia is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer to support Canadian Search and Rescue operations. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in aviation maintenance and must hold a valid Aircraft Maintenance Engineer's license. The role involves performing maintenance on aircraft systems, supervision, and adherence to safety standards. Comprehensive benefits and training programs are provided.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Climate controlled workspace

Free parking onsite

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Aircraft Maintenance Engineer's license or military equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in aviation maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret maintenance manuals and technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Perform First and Second Level maintenance on aircraft systems.
• Conduct pre/post flight inspections and ramp duties.
• Provide on-the-job-training to other employees.

Skills

Aircraft systems knowledge

Non-destructive Inspection

Technical documentation interpretation

Corrosion control techniques

Computer program proficiency

Education

Graduate of recognized aircraft maintenance course

Tools

Special tools and equipment

Job description

Overview

Requisition ID : 551

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.

Position Overview :

The Aircraft Maintenance Engineer 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, flight testing and certification (release) of aircraft mechanical, structural and electrical systems and components and ground support equipment.

What You Will Do

• Perform First and Second Level maintenance on aircraft mechanical, structural and electrical systems and components, and ground support equipment.
• 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 salvage response.
• Perform ground runs of auxiliary power units, where qualified and authorized.
• Fly as necessary in support of maintenance, ferry and deployment operations
• Travel and work at other main operating bases, deployments in support of operations at remote sites, mobile repair parties and ferry flights.
• Provide on-the-job-training to other employees.
• Attend training for trade and personnel development and for qualifications, recertification, and authorization purposes.
• Sweep and clean hangar, shop, stores and office areas, remove all debris accumulated by tasks performed and maintain a clean, safe work area.
• Adhere to policies, procedures and directives established by the Company.
• Provide supervision to other employees.
• Perform other tasks as may be required from time to time.

What You Will Bring

• 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 aviation maintenance is required.
• Thorough knowledge of aircraft systems, including, but not limited to, power plants, flight controls, dynamic systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, environmental, basic structures and power generation and distribution systems.
• Knowledge of use of special tools and equipment.
• 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.
• Ability to use standard computer programs and such specialized ones as may be necessary in the performances of the duties.
• Valid Class 5 Drivers License, with the ability to drive vehicles, tow tractors and support vehicles.

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.