AME

Job Summary

The Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) maintains, repairs, overhauls, modifies, and tests aircraft structural, mechanical, and hydraulic systems.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot aircraft structural, mechanical, or hydraulic systems to identify problems and adjust and repair systems according to specifications, technical drawings, manuals, and established procedures.
• Repair and overhaul aircraft structural, mechanical, or hydraulic systems
• Install or modify aircraft engines and mechanical, hydraulic, flight control, fuel, and pneumatic systems.
• Dismantle airframes, aircraft engines or other aircraft systems for repair, overhaul, and cleaning, and reassemble.
• Perform and document routine maintenance.
• Foster a healthy working environment and promote a positive climate within the workplace.
• Perform and uphold Wasaya’s Customer Care Commitments to both internal and external customers.
• Completing any required training prior to the due date.
• Assist with aircraft movements and ensure all aircraft that are outside are properly marked with safety cones.
• Obtain and maintain a valid RAIC and AVOP.
• Ensure proper tool control is followed.
• Ensure all paperwork is completed clearly and accurately.
• Abide by the rules set in the CBA.
• Any other related duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

Minimum Skills and Qualifications

• Transport Canada approved Aircraft Maintenance Course or relevant experience through International Correspondence School (ICS)
• Valid AME (M1 / M2) License
• Experience working on any of the following airframes : B1900D, Dash 8, ATR-42 / 72, PC 12 / 45 and C208 are an asset.
• A strong safety-minded approach to work
• Excellent troubleshooting skills
• Excellent computer skills, MS-Office preferable, proficient in use of internet and email
• Able to work in a team environment, as well as unsupervised.
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Able to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally always.
• The ability to communicate in Oji-Cree or Ojibway is an asset.
• Previous airline experience is an asset.
• Experience with and / or knowledge of First Nations Organizations is an asset.

Working Conditions

• Occasional travel is required.
• Weekend, evening, and nightshift work may be required.
• Hazards associated with trade.
• May be exposed to loud noise, dirt, oil, and fumes.
• Overtime as required.
• Indoor and outdoor work is required.
• May be required to work in confined spaces.
• Safety equipment will be required (PPE)

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift or move up to 50lbs.
• Manual dexterity is required to use desktop computers and peripherals

Contact

If you are interested in this position, please submit your resume and cover letter to :

Human Resources

Wasaya Airways LP

201 Kelner Place

Thunder Bay, ON P7E 6V3

Fax : (807) 789-1645

Email : [email protected]