Aircraft Maintenance Engineer CAT 19 - Structures

Overview

Location: Montreal, QC, Canada (Onsite)

Starting Salary: up to $39.48/hour (based on experience)

Branch: Maintenance

Category: Unionized (IAMAW)

Air Canada is presently looking for dynamic individuals to fill the permanent full-time positions of Structures & Sheet Metal Technicians at our Montreal Maintenance Centre.

• Carry out and certify sheet metal and composite repairs to aircraft components;
• Carry out and certify sheet metal and composite repairs on Company and/or contract aircraft;
• Planning, coordinating and executing work;
• Perform the required inspections, evaluations and MRs;
• Resolve material, tooling and engineering issues affecting the plan;
• Estimate and define planned repairs;
• Provide technical job direction and mentoring to ATs and other AMEs;
• Coordinate and supervise the assignment of maintenance personnel to maximize production flow with TLs, Planners, other AMEs and personnel, as required;
• Sign maintenance releases (MR) for non-licensed personnel and signing for personnel not directly allocated to the work group on an ad hoc basis;
• Perform general visual inspections (GVI), detailed visual inspections (DVI), conformity inspections, self-checks and required inspection items (RII);
• Sign off defects to defined standards;
• Provide oversight and management of defects;
• Complete and verify all technical records and data entries for any work performed;
• Ensure AW and safety policies, processes and standards are followed;
• Mentoring, training and coaching maintenance personnel;
• Ensure adequate work hand off information is provided to personnel in Maintenance Operations Control (MOC) and to those on the next shift;
• Ensure a safe and tidy workplace;
• Be familiar with Transport Canada and Company manuals and documents;
• Ability to read Structure Repair Manual;
• Ability to obtain an Airside Vehicle Operator Permit;
• Other related duties as assigned.

• Air Canada staff travel privileges; eligibility after twenty-eight (28) weeks of service.
• Benefit plans including health and dental for you and your family.
• Training and development tools to unlock your potential.

• Graduation from a Transport Canada approved school in the Structural Program and/or experience on aircraft in Sheet Metal and/or Composite work;
• Possess Transport Canada (MOT) Structures "S" license, or working towards an “S” license and expected to obtain;
• Possess a valid driver's license;
• Eligible to work in Canada;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Strong planning and organizational skills;
• Ability to meet deadlines, work under pressure and handle/prioritize multiple projects;
• Be available to work days, evenings or nights including weekends and holidays;
• Highly flexible and adaptable;
• Effective problem solving and conflict resolution skills;
• Motivated and enthusiastic team player;
• Ability to work with minimal supervision;
• Demonstrate punctuality and dependability to support overall team success in a fast-paced environment;
• Ability to pass security clearance and obtain the Transport Canada security card (MOT). Please refer to Transport Canada site for more details.
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the country of interest and obtain any required work permits/visas or other authorizations as applicable.

• Endorsements on Air Canada aircraft type;
• Current security clearance.

Based on equal qualifications, preference will be given to bilingual candidates.

Air Canada is strongly committed to Diversity and Inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding work environment which highlights employees’ unique contributions to our company’s success. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all to help us build a diverse workforce which reflects the diversity of our customers and communities in which we live and serve.

Air Canada thanks all candidates for their interest; however only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.