Mechanic Apprentice (GSE)

Executive Aviation; London; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A transportation services company is looking for a full-time Mechanic Apprentice to perform maintenance on Ground Service Equipment at London Airport. Responsibilities include evaluating and repairing equipment, following safety procedures, and maintaining records. The ideal candidate has coursework in 310s or 310t, is physically capable, and available on call. This role requires a valid driver's license and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Must be available on call.
• Physical ability to lift up to 70lbs/32kgs.
• Must be willing to work outside in all types of weather.
• Must meet conditions for a Restricted Area pass issued by Transport Canada.
• Criminal background check required.
• Must hold a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance of work equipment.
• Evaluate parts for reuse, repair or replacement.
• Investigate and locate equipment problems.
• Prepare and submit equipment maintenance records.
• Follow prescribed safety procedures.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical systems knowledge

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Problem-solving

Ability to use hand and power tools

Education

Completed coursework for 310s or 310t

Job description

Overview

Do you love working on vehicles or Ground Service Equipment (GSE)? What about working around airplanes? Executive Aviation is looking for a full-time Mechanic Apprentice to work on our Ground Service Equipment, based at the London Airport.

This person would enjoy working independently but reporting to the Shop Foremen. They would coordinate and complete all PMI objectives as well as prioritizing, diagnosing, and fixing GSE or vehicle repairs for the YXU base, or other bases as needed. This person would be expected to travel for PMI or maintenance repairs to bases in our network and have on-call responsibilities.

The Role

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance of all systems associated with work equipment (mechanical, electrical and hydraulic)
• Evaluate parts for reuse, repair or replacement
• Use various hand and power tools
• Operates equipment such as overhead or mobile cranes and forklifts to assist in assignments
• Investigate and locate equipment problems and take corrective action in order to minimize the impact on crew production
• Adapts to new methods, processes, material and equipment
• Prepare and submit equipment maintenance records, time sheets, etc.
• Follows prescribed safety procedures including the use of safety clothing and equipment
• Diagnose equipment problems and determine repair needs; determine priority repairs with guidance from the lead hand
• On call responsibilities
• Legally able to travel outside of the country, if needed

Qualifications

• Completed coursework for 310s or 310t
• On call availability
• Must be able to stand, lift, bend, crouch, kneel and push and pull for extended periods of time
• A physical ability to consistently lift up to 70lbs/32kgs
• Must be willing to work outside in all types of weather
• An ability to meet all conditions of employment:
• Restricted Area pass issued by Transport Canada
• A criminal background check
• Hold a valid driver’s license