Ground Support Equipment Technician - (CAT 23)

AIR CANADA; Edmonton, Quebec; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Air Canada travel privileges

Health and dental coverage

Training & development

Job summary

Air Canada is seeking a permanent full-time Ground Equipment Mechanic in Edmonton, AB. You will perform preventive maintenance and repairs on ground support equipment, ensuring compliance with regulations. The role requires knowledge of powertrains, diesel/gas engines, hydraulics, and diagnostics, with a focus on reliability and safety.

We value teamwork and strong communication. Eligible candidates must have a valid provincial license, a high school diploma, and pass pre-employment testing;

Qualifications

• Valid provincial endorsement or license as automotive service technician, heavy-duty equipment mechanic, or truck and coach service technician.
• At least 1 year of experience in the trade.
• Pass the pre-employment qualification test.
• High school diploma.
• Meet Air Canada's medical requirements to be eligible and may require medical evaluation and drug/alcohol screening.
• Must be able to obtain transport security clearances and other authorizations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure preventive maintenance and safe repairs for ground equipment at airports.
• Knowledge of powertrains and diesel/gas engines; hydraulics and electrical systems; welding is an asset.
• Able to understand schematics and use diagnostic tools and computers.
• Be a team player with strong written and oral communication; customer-oriented in a demanding environment.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Customer-oriented

Computers and diagnostics

Education

High school diploma

Provincial license endorsement

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Computers

Job description

Location: Edmonton, AB, Canada (On-site)

Starting Salary: $50.27/hour

Department: Airports North America

Category: Unionized (IAMAW)

Shift Premium: Night - $2.50 for each hour worked between 11 PM and 7 AM

Skills Premium: $150.00 per month for eligible employees, subject to the requirements of the applicable collective agreement.

Being part of Air Canada means being part of an iconic Canadian symbol. Are you passionate about reaching new heights, working in a team, and making an important contribution? Let your career take flight by joining our diverse and dynamic team at the cutting edge of passenger aviation.

Air Canada is currently seeking a dynamic individual to fill a permanent full-time Ground Equipment Mechanic position.

The Ground Equipment Maintenance Specialist must:

• Ensure preventive maintenance and safe repairs for various types of equipment used in ground operations at airports, in accordance with applicable regulations and codes.
• Good knowledge of powertrains and diesel or gasoline engines. Practical knowledge of hydraulic and electrical systems, metal product manufacturing, and welding, an asset.
• Able to understand various troubleshooting schematics and proficient in computers and diagnostic tools.
• Must be a team player with written and oral communication skills; customer-oriented and able to work in a demanding environment.

Your Benefits

As one of Canada's leading employers, we want our employees to be well rewarded with a range of benefits:

• Air Canada staff love to travel, and we have one of the most generous travel programs in the industry for our employees. You and eligible individuals will be entitled to travel privileges once you have completed twenty-eight (28) weeks of service.
• We value your well-being, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits plans, including health and dental care, for you and your family.
• Training and development tools to help you reach your full potential.

Qualifications

• Holding a valid provincial endorsement or license as an automotive service technician, heavy-duty equipment mechanic, or truck and coach service technician, as recognized by the competent provincial authority
• At least one (1) year of experience in the trade.
• Pass the pre-employment qualification test.
• High school diploma.
• Demonstrate punctuality and reliability to support the overall success of the team in a fast-paced environment.
• Employees occupying this safety-sensitive position must meet Air Canada's medical requirements to be eligible. Candidates will be subject to a medical evaluation, including a drug and alcohol screening test, and must not be under the influence of intoxicating substances.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain all applicable transport security clearances and other additional accreditations. Please refer to Transport Canada's website for more details.
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the country concerned at the time a job offer is presented and are responsible for obtaining work permits, visas, or other necessary authorizations. Proof of eligibility must be provided before the start date.

Assets

• Interprovincial Qualification (Red Seal)
• Certificates or licenses related to trades, such as: advanced fuel injection and diesel engine tuning, air conditioning and refrigeration, and automotive inspection.
• Experience in maintaining mobile utility carts (generators), air conditioners (up to 110 tons), pneumatic units (compressors up to 250 cu ft/min), but experience in agricultural or heavy equipment maintenance will also be considered.

Language Requirements

All things being equal, bilingual candidates will be preferred

Diversity and Inclusion

Air Canada is resolutely committed to diversity and inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible, and rewarding workplace that showcases the unique contribution of our employees to the success of our company.

As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage a wide variety of applications so that we can have a workforce that is diverse and representative of our customers and the communities where we live and serve.

Air Canada thanks all candidates for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.