AME (aircraft maintenance engineer) - avionics

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• At heights
• Confined spaces
• Noisy
• Dusty
• Hot

Work setting

• Rural area
• Relocation costs covered by employer

Tasks

• Inspect electrical and avionics systems
• Install aircraft instruments
• Ensure that the installation, maintenance, repair and overhaul of systems meet Transport Canada and company standards of performance and safety
• Overhaul aircraft instruments
• Repair and overhaul, modify, install and test aircraft electrical systems and equipment
• Test electrical, electronic and instrument components
• Troubleshoot, repair, install and inspect aircraft systems and components

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Aircraft Maintenance Engineer's Licence (AME) - E
• Avionics Systems Endorsements
• CAMC Aircraft Maintenance Technician Certification

Type of industry experience

• Aircraft manufacturing
• General aviation
• Military aviation
• Repair and overhaul facility

Security and safety

• Enhanced reliability security clearance
• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

Experience

• 3 years to less than 5 years

Employment terms options

• Morning
• Night
• Day
• Weekend

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Night shift premium
• Pension plan
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Wellness program