Pre-Flight Technician/Mechanic

Insight Global; Victoria; 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 preparation activities, ensuring safety and airworthiness. The role offers hands-on work in a highly technical aviation environment.

Candidates must have completed a flight apprenticeship and a minimum of 1 year of relevant aircraft maintenance experience; AME certification is not required.

Qualifications

• Completed a flight apprenticeship or equivalent hands-on flight-line training.
• 1+ year of aircraft maintenance experience.
• Bilingual in English and French.
• AME certification is not required.

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.
• 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

Skills

Bilingual English/French

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Education

Flight apprenticeship completed

Job description

Location: Mirabel, QC

Work Arrangement: On-site

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: 1+ years

Position Overview

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 1 year 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 proceduresIdentify 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

Required Qualifications

• 1+ 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
• Ability and willingness to work fully on-site in Mirabel, QC
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to aviation safety
• AME certification/license is not required

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to contribute to a high-profile aerospace and defence program while gaining valuable experience working directly with aircraft in a flight-line environment. Candidates with strong hands‑on maintenance experience and a completed flight apprenticeship will have the opportunity to further develop their technical capabilities while supporting critical aircraft operations.

Vacancy Status: Existing

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