AME (aircraft maintenance engineer) (except avionics)

AME (Aircraft Maintenance Engineer) (Except Avionics)

Part Time / Full Time

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

Work Setting

• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Willing to relocate

Tasks

• Adjust and repair systems according to specifications, technical drawings, manuals, and established procedures
• Inspect maintenance work done by aircraft mechanics
• Inspect structural and mechanical systems of aircraft and ensure that these systems meet Transport Canada and company standards of performance and safety
• Repair and overhaul to ensure adherence to standards and procedures
• Troubleshoot aircraft hydraulic systems
• Troubleshoot aircraft mechanical systems
• 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
• 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
• Order and maintain inventory of parts and supplies
• Interpret blueprints/specifications/standards and written technical instructions

Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses

Computer and Technology Knowledge

• MS Office
• Small jet airplane
• Small turbine helicopter

Type of Industry Experience

• Aircraft manufacturing
• Repair and overhaul facility
• Training organizations

Mechanical Maintenance and Repair Specialization

• Aircraft maintenance - general

Security and Safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Airport security clearance

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Handling heavy loads
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Hand-eye coordination

Personal Suitability

• Accurate
• Initiative
• Team player

Other Benefits

• Free parking available
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Travel insurance
• Variable or compressed work week

Support for Persons with Disabilities

• Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.)
• Offers mentorship, coaching, and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities
• Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities

Support for Newcomers and Refugees

• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees

Support for Mature Workers

• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
• Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations
• Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement