Structures Technician

Kenn Borek Air; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable aircraft maintenance company based in Calgary is seeking a Structures Technician to ensure compliance with aviation regulations and repair aircraft components. The candidate should have at least 3 years of experience, preferably with DHC-6 and/or DC-3T. Responsibilities include providing guidance to trainees, ensuring accurate part traceability, and maintaining workplace cleanliness. The company provides a competitive employment package with benefits and a positive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Company-funded benefits

Wellness spending account

RRSP matching program

Paid time off for birthdays

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience required.
• Experience with DHC-6 and/or DC-3T preferred.
• Ability to work with mechanical/engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Ensure maintenance activities meet Canadian Aviation Regulations.
• Guide trainees in their duties.
• Inspect and certify aircraft structures.

Skills

Metal and composite repair

Reading mechanical/engineering drawings

Familiarity with hand tools

Tools

Sheet-metal equipment

Job description

Kenn Borek Air (KBA)is a diversified worldwide aircraft charter and leasing operation. TheKBAMaintenance team is currently seeking an individual to join the Structures teamin the role of Structures Technician. Opportunity for overtime through project based weekend hours.

Job Description

The Structures Technician is responsible for all aeronautical product repair or overhaul assigned; for the standards of their work, and that all work performed is in accordance with the requirements of the Company MCM, and the Canadian Aviation Regulations. The Structures Technician is skilled in metal and composite repair.

Major Responsibilities of the Role:

• Shall ensure that all maintenance activities carried out are accomplished in strict conformity with the Canadian Aviation Regulations and Standards, and Company Policies and Procedures
• Responsible for ensuring accuracy and traceability of parts removed or installed on aircraft
• Shall provide guidance to Structures Shop Trainees and apprentices for which they are assigned in order to guide the trainee in his / her duties and to ensure that they comply with all applicable requirements of the Company MCM and the Canadian Aviation Regulation
• Shall identify and recommend to the Structures Shop Manager improvements and/or necessary changes to the shop component work sheets, or to any shop standards or procedures
• Shall inform the Structures Shop Manager of any defective tooling and recommend new tooling or enhancements to present tooling as required
• Shall inspect aircraft structures and related components
• Shall fabricate, maintain and repair aircraft parts and compounds as well as aircraft hull and frame
• Shall inspect and certify aircraft and aeronautical products on behalf of the organization in accordance with their applicable Company Certification Authorization
• Shall, in a courteous and professional manner work with customers, vendors and coworkers to ensure a safe and efficient operation
• Shall ensure that all shop areas are kept clean, orderly, and organized
• Shall carry out any other task as assigned by the Structures Shop Manager

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience
• DHC-6 and/or DC-3T experience preferred
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical/engineering drawings and technical instructions
• Must be familiar with a variety of hand tools, and sheet-metal equipment

Additional Information

Kenn Borek Air offers a comprehensive employment package containing competitive wages, excellent company funded benefits program, a wellness flexible spending account and a RRSP matching program. And sometimes it is the little gestures such as receiving paid time off to enjoy your birthday!

Pre-employment Drug and Alcohol screening, resulting in a negative test result, is a condition of employment. Screening is provided at KBA expense and will be conducted, where possible, on the first day of employment.