Apprentice tech Jobs in Calgary, AB

Employment Type: Full-time Permanent

Location: Calgary, AB

Division/Department: Avionics

Available vacancies: 2

About Avmax:

Avmax is a diverse company offering every product and service related to aviation. We have locations, operations, and deployment worldwide.

Our vision at Avmax Group Inc. ("Avmax") is to simplify our customers' aviation needs through dependable, globally integrated services with trusted results. Established in 1976, our locations include: Calgary (HQ) and Vancouver in Canada, Great Falls and Jacksonville in the USA, Nairobi in Kenya, and N'Djamena in Chad.

Avmax offers the following capabilities: Aircraft Leasing, Airline Operations, Avionics, Component Repairs, Engineering, MRO, Paint and Spares. Avmax's engineering division is a Transport Canada authorized Design Approval Organization (DAO). Avmax's maintenance division is a Transport Canada authorized Maintenance Repair Organization (MRO).

Why work at Avmax?

Avmax has a diverse workforce with opportunity for growth and career advancements. We offer competitive compensation and benefit packages, flexibility, work-life balance and a friendly working environment.

We are proud of our work and commitment to create one of the leading workforce, products and services in the Aviation industry.

About the Role:

Reporting

The Avionics Apprentice reports directly to the Avionics Shop Manager.

Core Competencies

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Positive attitude, team player
• Problem-solving
• Professionalism
• Self-motivated, dedicated to learning

Key Performance Indicators / Duties & Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance, repair, and modification on aircraft as assigned to them and as required under supervision by a licensed technician.
• Ensure all maintenance and safety precautions are observed when carrying out assigned activities.
• Sign work sheets and work cards for work accomplished - completely and accurately.
• Report unserviceable equipment to their assigned licensed technician and/or lead technician.
• Notify assigned licensed and/or lead technician of all defects discovered during routine maintenance.
• Communicate when tasks are complete so next trade can move onto the job.
• Attend and complete training courses as assigned by company management.
• Ensure work environment is safe and clean.
• Promote company values, vision and mission.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational skills.
• Shows integrity, ingenuity, and assertiveness in the performance of tasks.
• Must have strong troubleshooting skills with good quality workmanship.
• Employee is expected to work towards obtaining their "E" license.

Experience

• Currently attending a Transport Canada approved AME program or Completed a Transport Canada approved AME program.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with other individuals throughout the organization.

Our recruitment commitments:

• We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
• Depending on qualifications, selected candidates may be offered a role at a more appropriate level.
• Avmax Group offers a competitive compensation package including an optimal benefits plan and pension plan.
• Avmax Group Inc. is dedicated to, and prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate and welcome the diversity of all of our employees. Avmax Group Inc. has specific policies in place to prevent discrimination in our hiring practices on the basis of the protected grounds dictated by Canadian legislation. We therefore encourage applications from qualified Aboriginal Canadians, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and women.
• Avmax will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise your HR Representative. Information relating to the needs for accommodation measure will be addressed confidentially.
• In order to be in compliance with the law, employees must be legally eligible to work in Canada.