Component Shop Technician

Employment Type: Full-time permanent

Location: Calgary, AB

Division/Department: Condor Aircraft Accessories

Available vacancies: 1

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 Component Shop Technician reports directly to the Component Shop Manager.

Core Competencies

• Problem Solving
• Communication
• Troubleshooting
• Attention to detail
• Ability to read manuals and schematic diagrams
• Ability to work as a team
• Attitude
• Professionalism
• Ability to perform tasks as assigned and directed, in various areas

Key Performance Indicators / Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform disassembly and cleaning of aircraft components according to customer specifications, airworthiness directives, applicable manufacturers' CMM guidelines and operating procedures.
• Maintain current knowledge of and comply with customer and Transport Canada regulations as applicable to the work assigned.
• Ensure familiarity with all shop equipment operations and their maintenance, and able to understand component maintenance manuals and all other applicable technical documents.

Qualifications

• Communication – both verbal and written English language.
• Must be able to write descriptive statements concerning the condition of the assemblies being worked on.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Must have a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
• Ability to use hand tools and demonstrate mechanical experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs, bend, stoop, and stand for 8-10 hours.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years' experience in related field with strong mechanical and/or electrical background is preferred.
• Aviation experience is considered an asset but not required.

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 all qualified individuals, including Aboriginal peoples, 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. Candidates may request a copy of Avmax's accommodation policy upon request.
• In order to be in compliance with the law, employees must be legally eligible to work in Canada.