AME (aircraft maintenance engineer), mechanical systems

Education

• Registered Apprenticeship certificate
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Noisy
• At heights
• Confined spaces

Work setting

• Relocation costs covered by employer
• Willing to relocate

Tasks

• Inspect maintenance work done by aircraft mechanics
• Repair and overhaul to ensure adherence to standards and procedures
• Repair and overhaul aircraft structural, mechanical or hydraulic systems
• Install or modify aircraft engines and mechanical, hydraulic, flight control, fuel and pneumatic systems
• Maintain detailed repair, inspection and certification records and reports
• Dismantle airframes, aircraft engines or other aircraft systems for repair, overhaul and cleaning, and reassemble
• Inspect work of aircraft mechanics performing modification of aircraft and aircraft mechanical systems to ensure adherence to standards and procedures
• Perform and document routine maintenance

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• AME «M» Licence - Aircraft

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Office

Aircraft experience

• Large turboprops

Type of industry experience

• General aviation
• Military aviation
• Repair and overhaul facility

Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization

• Aircraft maintenance - general

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Own tools / equipment

• Tools
• Safety equipment / gear
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• 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?
• Do you live near the job location?

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Employment terms options

• Day
• Overtime available

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

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Wellness program