certified aircraft technician

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Work site environment

• At heights
• Confined spaces

Work setting

• Willing to relocate

Tasks

• Adjust and repair systems according to specifications, technical drawings, manuals and established procedures
• Repair and overhaul to ensure adherence to standards and procedures
• Troubleshoot aircraft hydraulic systems
• Troubleshoot aircraft mechanical systems
• Troubleshoot aircraft structural systems
• 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

Aircraft experience

• Small piston airplane
• Small turboprops

Structural repair experience - aircraft

• Aircraft structures - general

Type of industry experience

• Aircraft manufacturing
• Commercial air carrier
• Corporate aviation
• General aviation
• Military aviation
• Repair and overhaul facility
• Training organizations

Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization

• Aircraft maintenance - general
• Turbine engines

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own vehicle

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

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Health benefits

• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Variable or compressed work week