Engine Line Technician

Pratt & Whitney; Longueuil; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Group insurance

Career progression

Health and wellness program

Free parking

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney Canada, headquartered in Longueuil, Quebec, is seeking an Engine Line Technician to establish, operate, maintain and repair engines and their components. The role involves training customer staff, analyzing engine failures, and proposing corrective actions.

The position is based at our St-Hubert location, on-site, with standard Monday–Friday hours. You will work with cross-functional teams in a French-speaking environment and require strong English reading and writing skills for

Qualifications

• College diploma in aeronautics with a minimum of 5 years of experience in aeronautics.
• Good understanding of a Turbo Machine and the regulations related to Transport Canada.
• Good communication skills and teamwork.
• Ability to solve technical problems.
• This position is part of a French-speaking work environment, it requires a very good knowledge of English to read and understand documentation and communicate with customers, suppliers or international colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis work on the engines to understand possible solutions that can bring the engine back into service.
• Establish and define the work instructions to be performed on the engines.
• Provide disassembly reports, follow up on test results and recommend solutions and fixes as needed to minimize test rejections.
• Interact with assemblers, testers and inspectors to direct the work to be done on the product using aftermarket manuals.
• Meet occasionally with customers and provide them with the support they need to answer their questions.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

College diploma in aeronautics

Job description

About Pratt & Whitney Canada

Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) is a global leader in aerospace innovation, proudly headquartered in Longueuil, Quebec, since 1928. We design and manufacture next-generation aircraft engines that power the world’s largest fleet of business, general aviation, and regional aircraft and helicopters.

For nearly 100 years, our teams have been at the forefront of propulsion technology, pushing boundaries to make flight more efficient and reliable. Our engines support missions that truly matter, from transporting people and essential goods, to enabling emergency medical services, humanitarian operations, and wildfire suppression around the world.

An Employer of Choice

Pratt & Whitney Canada was named one of Canada’s Best Employers for 2026 by Forbes, marking the 11th consecutive year the company has earned this recognition. Pratt & Whitney Canada also ranked #1 employer in the aerospace and defense industry in the country. In addition, our headquarters continues to be recognized among the top employers in the Montreal region. Together, these distinctions reinforce our reputation as an employer of choice in Montreal, across Canada, and around the world.

Why join our team?

As an Engine Line Technician, you will be responsible for the establishment, operation, maintenance, repair, and modification of engines and their components, as well as controls and auxiliary products. You will also be tasked with orienting and training customer staff by developing procedures and techniques for operation, maintenance, and inspection. Additionally, you will analyze engine failures and their components to determine the causes and recommend corrective actions.

The position is based at our St-Hubert location, from Monday to Friday, with flexible hours and exclusively on-site.

What will your day-to-day look like?

• Perform analysis work on the engines to understand the possible solutions that can bring the engine back into service.


• Establish and define the work instructions to be performed on the engines.


• Provide disassembly reports, follow up on test results and recommend solutions and fixes as needed to minimize test rejections.


• Interact with the assemblers / testers / inspectors to direct the work to be done on the product while relying on the aftermarket manuals.


• Meet occasionally with customers and provide them with the support they need to answer their questions.

What do you need to be successful?

• College diploma in aeronautics with a minimum of 5 years of experience in aeronautics. Field of study: Aircraft manufacturing, Operations management, Other.


• Good understanding of a Turbo Machine and the regulations related to Transport Canada.


• Good communication skills and teamwork.


• Ability to solve technical problems.


• This position is part of a French-speaking work environment, it requires a very good knowledge of English to read and understand, on a daily basis, documentation and technical terms that may emanate from international organizations, as well as to write and communicate in English with customers, suppliers or international colleagues.

Preferred Qualifications

• AI certification (Certified Inspector) is an important asset.


• AMI certification (Aviation Maintenance Engineer) is an asset.

What do we offer?

• Pension and savings plan with employer contributions


• Group insurance program


• Opportunities for advancement (career progression)


• Merit or recognition program


• Health and wellness program, including virtual health care


• Recreational and sports club


• Nearby daycares


• Transportation accessibility or public transit program and free parking

Working at Pratt & Whitney Canada

The masculine pronoun is used without discrimination and solely for the purpose of making the text easier to read. We will consider applications from all qualified candidates.

At Pratt & Whitney Canada, we combine passion, boldness, and precision to design, manufacture, and maintain the most advanced and reliable aircraft engines in the world. Our work and the quality of our products contribute to the success of our customers, who in turn save lives, support commerce, connect communities, and protect freedoms.

At Pratt & Whitney Canada, you have the opportunity to make a difference every day—just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

The selected candidate will be required to complete a criminal background check and any applicable clearances with respect to the handling and transfer of controlled goods. Employment is conditional upon the successful completion of these checks and obtaining the required clearances. Failure to do so will result in the withdrawal of the employment offer.