Experienced Aircraft Maintenance Technician

IMP Aerospace and Defence; Halifax; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace firm, located in Halifax, is seeking an experienced Aircraft Maintenance Technician to perform modifications, repairs, and maintenance on airframe structures and systems. The role requires a minimum of four years of experience, along with a Transport Canada AME license, and a commitment to health and safety practices. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package effective from the first day of work and encourages diverse applicants to apply.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package

RSP Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Qualifications

• Minimum four years experience performing aircraft maintenance.
• Capability to read and interpret technical documentation.
• Personal commitment to health, safety, and environment policies.

Responsibilities

• Service, modify, and maintain aircraft airframe and engine systems.
• Operate support equipment and adhere to safety procedures.
• Perform authorized airworthiness functions after qualification.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance

Mechanical systems knowledge

Technical documentation interpretation

Health and safety commitment

Lean & 5S participation

Education

Graduate of recognized aircraft maintenance program

Current Transport Canada AME license

Job description

Why Choose IMP Aerospace & Defence

IMP Aerospace & Defence is one of the leading companies in the Aerospace field and a top employer for equality and engagement. You will join an ever‑growing team that values teamwork and a mindset that goes beyond the role.

Position Overview

The incumbent is responsible for servicing, elementary work, modification and maintenance, and specialized maintenance tasks on aircraft airframe structure, airframe and engine systems and components in accordance with the approved maintenance program using technical data that includes technical manuals and drawings.

What You Will Do

• Achieve a technical level sufficient to be authorized to carry out tasks for both aircraft and R&O.
• Remove, disassemble, survey inspect and work order initiate mechanical components.
• Dispose and condition removed mechanical components and parts.
• Service, repair, modify, reassemble and install mechanical components.
• Provide support to Airframe Technicians for both on and off aircraft work.
• Operate support equipment and hand/power tools while adhering to Tool and foreign Object Damage (FOD) control procedures.
• Maintain a clean/safe work area using safe work practices and appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Perform corrosion removal; standard and non‑standard structural repairs; repair part local manufacture; standard and advanced fastener removals and installations.
• Carry out primary aircraft structure refurbishment including disassembly, replacement and reassembly.
• Assemble modification kits, including the manufacture, modification, and identification of parts and components for products manufactured, repaired or overhauled by the company.
• Work with various composites used in the manufacture and repair of aircraft and aircraft components.
• Perform ramp duties including, but not limited to, marshalling, parking, towing, fuelling/defueling, servicing, and post/pre‑flight inspections.
• After further training, demonstrated experience and where necessary promotion, perform authorized airworthiness functions of Shop Certification Authority (SCA), Aircraft Certification Authority (ACA), Aircraft Release Authority and Product Conformance Authority (PCA).
• Travel and work on off‑site Mobile Repair Parties/Field Teams, and Work Parties.
• Provide on‑job training (OJT) and technical supervision to other Airframe Mechanics.
• Attend trade training and development sessions for qualifications/authorization purposes.
• Adhere to policies, procedures and directives as established by the company.

What You Will Bring

• Minimum four years experience performing aircraft maintenance at an AMO or MRO.
• Graduate of a recognized aircraft maintenance program or apprenticeship, holder of a current Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME‑M or AME‑S) license, qualified as an AVN or ACS with the Canadian Forces, or graduate of an equivalent foreign trade‑training program.
• Basic knowledge of aircraft structures and/or mechanical systems including flight controls, hydraulic and oil distribution systems, fuel systems, oxygen systems, landing gear systems, engine systems and auxiliary power unit (APU) systems.
• Capability to read and interpret technical documentation such as manuals, drawings, technical data packages (TDPs), technical instructions and work orders (WOs).
• Basic understanding of airworthiness requirements for authorization to perform airworthiness functions, and compliant and skilled level of task proficiency aided by course/OJT/OJE training and practical experience.
• Eligible for authorization for the performance of maintenance (POM) and maintain the ability to carry out instructions and exercise self‑verification of work.
• Personal commitment to IMP Occupational Health, Safety and Environment policies and continual focus on individual and others’ safety, fully complying with all Federal Health and Safety Legislation.
• Participation in Continuous Improvement, Lean & 5S activities in the area.
• Eligible to meet requirements for Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), Secret Level II Security Clearance through PSPC‑Contract Security Program, and Transport Canada RAIC clearance.

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 RSP Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, Long Service Awards, Volunteer Grant Program, Scholarship Program, and more!

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.