Pre-Flight Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Insight Global; Mirabel; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global in Mirabel, QC is seeking an experienced Aircraft Maintenance Technician / Flight Apprentice to support pre-flight maintenance and aircraft prep. You will work closely with maintenance and flight operations to ensure safety, airworthiness, and readiness for flight.

Applicants should have a flight apprenticeship and a minimum of 3 years of relevant maintenance experience; AME certification is not required. Bilingual English/French is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in aircraft maintenance and hands-on flight-line work.
• Completed a flight apprenticeship or equivalent hands-on training.
• Experience inspecting, servicing, maintaining, or troubleshooting aircraft.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance practices, procedures, and docs.
• Team-oriented, safety-critical environment experience.
• Bilingual in English and French.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-flight inspections and maintenance per procedures and docs.
• Assist with aircraft preparation, servicing, troubleshooting, and defects.
• Inspect systems and components for defects and maintenance needs.
• Complete maintenance documentation and reports accurately.
• Support flight-line operations and collaborate with AMEs, engineers, and ops teams.
• Follow aviation safety and quality procedures; communicate discrepancies.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance experience

Flight apprenticeship

Inspections & troubleshooting

Safety-focused teamwork

Bilingual English/French

Attention to detail

Job description

• Ability and willingness to work fully on-site in Mirabel, QC
• Shift Work: Day Shift Monday to Friday 6:45am-3:30pm
• 3+ years of aircraft maintenance experience
• Completed a flight apprenticeship or equivalent hands-on flight-line maintenance training
• Experience performing aircraft inspections, maintenance, servicing, or troubleshooting
• Strong understanding of aircraft maintenance practices, procedures, and technical documentation
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, safety-critical environment
• Bilingual in English and French
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to aviation safety
• AME certification/license is not required

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Experience working on fighter jets or military aircraft
• Previous experience supporting military or defence aviation programs
• Experience with pre-flight or flight-line maintenance
• Familiarity with military aviation maintenance procedures and technical publications
• Experience working in a highly regulated aviation or aerospace environment

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Aircraft Maintenance Technician / Flight Apprentice to join our team in Mirabel, Quebec. The successful candidate will support pre-flight maintenance and aircraft preparation activities, working closely with maintenance and flight operations teams to ensure aircraft are safe, serviceable, and ready for flight.

This role is an excellent opportunity for an experienced aircraft maintenance professional who has completed a flight apprenticeship and is looking to continue developing their hands‑on experience in a highly technical aviation environment.

AME certification is not required for this position. Candidates must, however, have completed a flight apprenticeship and have a minimum of 3 years of relevant aircraft maintenance experience.

Experience working on fighter aircraft or military aviation platforms is considered an asset but is not required.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform pre‑flight inspections and maintenance activities in accordance with approved procedures and technical documentation
• Assist with aircraft preparation, servicing, troubleshooting, and defect rectification prior to flight
• Conduct inspections of aircraft systems, components, and assemblies to identify potential defects or maintenance requirements
• Complete maintenance documentation, inspection records, and technical reports accurately and in accordance with applicable procedures
• Support aircraft flight‑line and maintenance operations
• Work closely with licensed AMEs, engineers, maintenance personnel, and flight operations teams
• Follow all applicable aviation safety, quality, and maintenance procedures
• Identify and communicate aircraft discrepancies or safety concerns to the appropriate personnel
• Assist with troubleshooting and corrective maintenance as required
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment
• Perform other aircraft maintenance duties as required

AI: We may use artificial intelligence tools to assist with the screening, assessment, or selection of potential applicants for this position.

Vacancy: This posting is for a currently vacant role, and the successful candidate will be hired into an existing open position.