Mécanicien(ne) Prévol

Les Industries DICI inc.; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Group insurance

Retirement savings plan (RVER)

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Workperks corporate discounts

Job summary

Derichebourg Aeronautics Services Canada is seeking a Preflight Aircraft Mechanic M2 to lead final aircraft preparation before flight, performing inspections, testing and configuration in line with Transport Canada rules and customer requirements.

You will assess complex systems, support engine/APU testing, and ensure compliance prior to release while collaborating with quality, methods and flight test teams. A strong background in preflight operations is essential.

Qualifications

• DEC or AEC in Aircraft Maintenance.
• Transport Canada M2 License (strongly preferred or required) or EASA B1 license or A&P Certification.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, ideally in preflight operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform preflight and daily inspections.
• Configure aircraft systems (live aircraft configuration).
• Prepare aircraft for ground and flight testing.
• Perform functional tests and system adjustments.
• Work on hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel, flight controls, landing gear systems.
• Participate in engine and APU testing.
• Ensure technical validation before aircraft release.
• Collaborate with quality, methods, and flight test teams.

Skills

Preflight inspections

Aircraft configuration

Ground/flight testing

Functional testing

Aircraft systems (ATA)

Engine and APU testing

Quality compliance

Teamwork

Education

DEC or AEC in Aircraft Maintenance

Job description

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Mécanicien(ne) prévol

À propos de Derichebourg Aéronautique Canada

Acteur majeur de la sous-traitance aéronautique avec plus de 20 ans d’expérience, Derichebourg Aéronautique Canada accompagne les principaux donneurs d’ordre du secteur depuis son site de Boisbriand. L’entreprise intervient sur l’ensemble de la chaîne de valeur : conception, assemblage, industrialisation et support technique.

À propos du poste

Pour le compte d'un de nos clients et dans le cadre de nos activités sur programmes majeurs (Global & Challenger), nous recherchons un(e) mécanicien(ne) prévol M2.

Vous jouerez un rôle clé dans la préparation finale des aéronefs avant vol, en assurant les inspections, essais et validations techniques dans le respect des normes Transport Canada et des exigences clients.

Vos responsabilités

• Réaliser les inspections prévol et la mise en configuration avion
• Préparer l’aéronef pour les essais au sol et en vol
• Effectuer les tests fonctionnels et ajustements systèmes
• Intervenir sur les systèmes mécaniques (hydraulique, carburant, commandes de vol, trains, etc.)
• Participer aux essais moteurs et APU
• Assurer la conformité et la validation avant libération avion
• Collaborer avec les équipes qualité, méthodes et essais en vol

Profil recherché

Formation et expérience

• DEC ou AEC en maintenance d’aéronefs
• Licence M2 Transport Canada (atout majeur) ou EASA B1 Licence ou certification A&P
• Minimum 5 ans d’expérience, idéalement en prévol

Compétences

• Bonne maîtrise des systèmes avion (ATA)
• Lecture de documentation technique (AMM, SRM)
• Expérience en essais fonctionnels
• Rigueur, autonomie et esprit d’équipe

Preflight Aircraft Mechanic M2

About Derichebourg Aeronautics Services Canada

A major player in aeronautical subcontracting with over 20 years of experience, Derichebourg Aeronautics Services Canada operates in Boisbriand and supports leading aerospace OEMs. The company provides services across the entire aerospace value chain, including design, industrialization, assembly, technical support, and training.

About the Position

As part of our activities on major aerospace programs (Global & Challenger), we are seeking a Preflight Aircraft Mechanic M2.

In this role, you will be responsible for the final preparation of aircraft before flight, including inspections, testing, configuration, and technical validation, in compliance with customer requirements, Transport Canada regulations, and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preflight and daily inspections
• Configure aircraft systems (“live aircraft configuration”)
• Prepare aircraft for ground and flight testing
• Perform functional tests and system adjustments
• Work on aircraft systems, including:
  • hydraulic
  • pneumatic
  • fuel
  • flight controls
  • landing gear
• Participate in engine and APU testing
• Ensure technical validation before aircraft release
• Collaborate with quality, methods, and flight test teams

Profile

Education & Experience

• DEC or AEC in Aircraft Maintenance
• Transport Canada M2 License (strongly preferred or required) or EASA B1 license or A&P Certification

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, ideally in preflight operations

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of aircraft systems (ATA chapters)
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation (AMM, SRM)
• Experience with aircraft functional testing
• Knowledge of preflight and ground test operations

Soft Skills

• Strong attention to detail and safety mindset
• Autonomy and accountability
• Team-oriented
• Strong communication skills in a multidisciplinary environment

What We Offer

• A dynamic and structured aerospace environment
• A position with high autonomy and responsibility
• Competitive benefits package
• Group insurance
• Retirement savings plan (RVER) with employer contribution (up to 5%)
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Access to corporate discounts (Workperks)