Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) E and M2 - YOW

Porter Airlines; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An aviation company in Ottawa is seeking an Aircraft Engineer to troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic systems. The ideal candidate will have a Transport Canada Aircraft Maintenance Engineer License and at least 2 years of experience. This role emphasizes safety and requires flexibility to work shifts. Relocation assistance is available for candidates outside Ottawa.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance up to $10,000

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience or endorsed on DASH 8-Q400 and/or Embraer Regional Jets.
• Experience working on electrical, navigation, flight controls and turbine engines.
• Flexibility to work shifts and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot aircraft mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic systems.
• Repair aircraft systems and install or modify systems.
• Dismantle airframes and perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
• Participate in Safety Management System (SMS).

Skills

Proven technical aptitude

Troubleshooting skills

Safety awareness

Customer service skills

Initiative

Education

Transport Canada Aircraft Maintenance Engineer License (M2 or E rating)

Experience with DASH 8-Q400 and/or Embraer Regional Jets

Job description

Job Summary

At Porter Airlines, a rewarding Aircraft Engineer career awaits! Porter is offering Relocation Assistance up to a maximum of $10,000 for successful candidates located outside of Ottawa. Reporting to the Manager, Line Maintenance, The Aircraft Certification Authority (ACA) will work in support of Porter’s fleet in a line maintenance environment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot aircraft mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic systems to identify problems and adjust and repair systems according to specifications, technical drawings, approved manuals and established procedures
• Repair aircraft mechanical, electrical, 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
• 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 or E 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