AME (aircraft maintenance engineer), structures

Overview

Languages

English

Education

1. Registered Apprenticeship certificate

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site: Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

1. Noisy
2. At heights
3. Confined spaces
4. Outdoors

Work setting

1. Relocation costs covered by employer

Responsibilities

Tasks

1. Adjust and repair systems according to specifications, technical drawings, manuals and established procedures
2. Inspect structural and mechanical systems of aircraft and ensure that these systems meet Transport Canada and company standards of performance and safety
3. Repair and overhaul to ensure adherence to standards and procedures
4. Troubleshoot aircraft structural systems
5. Repair and overhaul aircraft structural, mechanical or hydraulic systems

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

1. AME «S» Licence - Structures

Experience and specialization

Aircraft experience

1. Large turboprops

Structural repair experience - aircraft

1. Aircraft structures - general
2. Aircraft sheet metal structures

Type of industry experience

1. General aviation
2. Military aviation
3. Repair and overhaul facility

Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization

1. Aircraft maintenance - general

Additional information

Security and safety

1. Basic security clearance
2. Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

1. Valid driver's licence
2. Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

1. Physically demanding
2. Attention to detail
3. Bending, crouching, kneeling
4. Hand-eye coordination

Own tools/equipment

1. Safety equipment/gear
2. Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

1. Accurate
2. Client focus
3. Dependability
4. Excellent oral communication
5. Excellent written communication
6. Flexibility
7. Initiative
8. Judgement
9. Reliability
10. Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

1. Dental plan
2. Disability benefits
3. Health care plan
4. Paramedical services coverage
5. Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

1. Life insurance
2. Pension plan
3. Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

1. Maternity and parental benefits

Other Benefits

1. Free parking available
2. Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
3. Variable or compressed work week
4. Wellness program

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for Veterans

1. Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans
2. Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans
3. Recruits Veterans and other candidates with military experience through targeted hiring initiatives (for example: job fairs, outreach programs etc.)
4. Assists with immediate transition needs of Veterans (for example: relocation, housing, etc.)
5. Supports Veterans in translating their military skills and experience into the language of the civilian job market

Support for Indigenous people

1. Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations

Support for mature workers

1. Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
2. Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.)
3. Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.)

Supports for visible minorities

1. Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
2. Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities