Technician, Pre-flight

Bombardier Transportation GmbH; Dorval; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance plans

Retirement savings plan

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Bombardier Transportation GmbH in Canada is seeking a Technician, Pre-flight to prepare and inspect new aircraft before delivery. The role focuses on reading plans, installing components, and performing functional tests to ensure safety and compliance.

The incumbent will work with various mechanical systems, support refueling and daily checks, and participate in engine/APU tests, while adhering to industry standards and service bulletins. French proficiency is required.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret technical plans and drawings.
• Perform inspections, tests, and adjustments on mechanical systems.
• Maintain and repair aircraft mechanical components as required.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret technical plans and drawings
• Install and repair mechanical components
• Perform functional tests and adjustments on aircraft systems
• Inspect and maintain mechanical systems (hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel, air conditioning, doors, landing gear, flight controls)
• Prepare aircraft for flights (refueling, daily inspections)
• Participate in engine and APU tests
• Perform modifications according to service bulletins while complying with industry standards
• Carry out other related tasks

Skills

French proficiency

Education

DEC or AEC in Aircraft Maintenance

Job description

Why join us?
At Bombardier, we design, build, modify, and maintain the world’s highest-performing aircraft for the most discerning individuals, businesses, governments, and military entities. We achieve the highest standards through our people-focused approach, always defining excellence—together.
Working at Bombardier means delivering the very best. Every day, you’re part of a team that provides premium experiences and products, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in our industry and beyond. By prioritizing employee growth and development, we empower everyone to reach their full potential in their own way—because the best work happens when you’re free to be yourself and share your unique expertise.

Our Benefits
We care about the well-being of our employees and offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program, which includes:

• Insurance plans (dental care, medical care, life insurance, disability insurance, and more)
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee assistance program

What will your contributions be to the team?
As a Preflight Mechanic, you will play a key role in preparing and assembling new aircraft. You will perform inspections, functional tests, and adjustments on mechanical systems, ensuring the safety and proper operation of aircraft before delivery.

• Read and interpret technical plans and drawings
• Install and repair mechanical components
• Perform functional tests and adjustments on aircraft systems
• Inspect and maintain mechanical systems (e.g., hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel, air conditioning, doors, landing gear, flight controls, etc.)
• Prepare aircraft for flights (refueling, daily inspections)
• Participate in engine and APU (auxiliary power unit) tests
• Perform modifications according to service bulletins while complying with industry standards
• Carry out any other related tasks

How can you thrive in this role?

• DEC or AEC in Aircraft Maintenance, or
• M2 License, or
• EASA B1 License, or
• A&P (FAA) Certification

What are your contributions to the team?

This position includes those employees hired to perform service, troubleshooting, repairs and maintenance for aircraft, power plants, mechanical systems and other related systems, to perform necessary modifications or functional tests, to operate the work cart for the movement of aircraft, and other related tasks.

How to thrive in this role?

The pre-flight technicians must be familiar with the aircraft parts and materials and shop procedures, and they also have to possess excellent mechanical skills. They must also have an aircraft maintenance training certificate or an equivalent combination of training and experience recognized by the Employer.

Please note: You don’t need all the skills, knowledge, and experience listed for this position! We’re not looking for the perfect candidate, we’re looking for great talent and resourcefulness. Bombardier is an equal opportunity employer and encourages persons of any race, religion, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, immigration status, disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics to apply.

Bombardier is an equal opportunity employer and encourages persons of any race, religion, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, immigration status, disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics to apply.

JobTechnician, Pre-flight

Primary LocationCompletion Center / CFLB

OrganizationAerospace Canada

Shift TBD

Employee StatusRegular

Permanent full time

Proficiency in French, both spoken and written.

Hourly salary range : 32 to 52.41

Requisition 9938 Technician, Pre-flight