Mechanic

StandardAero; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated mechanics to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for the assembly, inspection, and testing of gas turbine engines, ensuring adherence to high-quality standards. You'll receive comprehensive training and work in a supportive environment that values your contributions. This position offers the opportunity to work with advanced technologies and gain hands-on experience in the aerospace industry. If you're passionate about aviation and looking for a rewarding career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health and Dental Coverage

Company Pension

Paid Sick and Vacation Time

Bonus Opportunities

Short & Long Term Disability

Life & AD&D Insurance

Learning & Training Opportunities

Qualifications

• Completion of grade 12 or equivalent; aerospace education preferred.
• Experience as a Mechanic, especially with PT6A, PW100, or JT15D engines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean working environment and conduct work per company policies.
• Disassemble and inspect gas turbine engines and components.

Skills

Mechanic Experience

Good Communication Skills

Ability to Use Hand Tools

Precision Measuring Skills

Education

Grade 12 or Equivalent

Post-secondary Education in Aerospace

Tools

Basic Hand Tools

Precision Measuring Devices

Forklift

Job description

Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of

Build your career with integrity by working at a company that doesn’t just treat you like a number. You’ll get the tools to do things right in a clean and safe work environment and the trust to fix any issue that comes your way. Our on-the-job training and team of experts mean you’ll be set up for success.

Nature & Scope of Position

This position is considered to be the core business activity within the company and contains a number of different tasks. A fully trained Mechanic is able to complete to a certain degree, tasks related to the cleaning, assembly, disassembly, inspection, balancing, airflow and test of a gas turbine engine in accordance with the manufacturer specification and company procedures.

Position Accountabilities

• Maintain a safe and clean working environment
• Conduct all work in accordance with company policies, quality procedures, manufactures and customer specification and industry regulation
• Complete all documents related to the work being performed
• Receive incoming gas turbine engines
• Disassemble engines as required
• Visually inspect (and detail inspect for temporary periods) engine parts
• Perform borescope inspections on engines
• Balance rotating components
• Assemble main engine, modules and all sub-assemblies
• Flow test of individual components and assemblies
• Test engines and components
• Prepare engine for dispatch
• Model behaviors consistent with good quality, health and safety, and environmental management practices.

Field Service Accountabilities

• Engine troubleshooting, removal, installation, rigging and ground runs, as required.
• Responsible to adhere to the Field Service schedule.
• Communicate with local team to ensure appropriate scheduling.
• Travel will be required to perform field service work.

Qualifications

• Completion of grade 12 or equivalent
• Post-secondary education or equivalent work experience is considered an asset
• Preference will be given to individuals with education in the aerospace industry
• Experience as a Mechanic is an asset, with preference being given to individuals who have work experience on the PT6A, PW100 or JT15D engines
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to use basic hand tools
• Ability to use and care for precision measuring and torquing devices
• Familiarity with Company quality procedures and documentation including process documentation, parts routing procedures, engineering repair instructions, detailed work instructions and non-conformance report system
• Working knowledge of Pratt & Whitney Canada publications and work instructions including overhaul and maintenance manuals, parts catalogues and service bulletins considered an asset
• Training will be made available for applicants who may not meet all qualifications.

Working Environment

An individual in this capacity must be aware the position will involve:

• A requirement to be physically fit and possess sufficient strength to safely maneuver all parts requiring processing (using available hoists, etc.) without risk of personal injury or damage to the parts
• Must be willing to travel with limited notice for business travel.
• Must be willing to walk to various areas of the facility throughout the day

Weight Handling: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently.

Tools and Equipment: PPE required i.e. safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves and any other PPR that is required to perform tasks in the area.

Work Conditions and Physical Abilities: Combination of standing, pulling, bending, crouching, walking, lifting, reaching, pushing, grasping, sitting, working with computers, operating a forklift and using specialty tools.

Worksite Environment: Working sometimes in a shop environment that contains humidity, chemicals and odors.

Benefits that make life better:

• Health and Dental coverage
• Company pension
• Paid Sick and Vacation time
• Bonus opportunities
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Learning & Training opportunities