Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Reporting to Lead Hands, Base Engineers and/or department supervisors, an AME will work under supervision and with detailed instruction maintaining fleet aircraft. This position includes working in Abbotsford.

In this role your duties will include the following:

• Assisting with the maintenance of fleet A/C and production projects as assigned;
• Completing all maintenance and paper work on base aircraft during operating season;
• Fostering a strong working relationship with customers, pilots and crew;
• Adhering to safety regulation, policies and procedures while performing duties;
• Completing assigned tasks and related paperwork in a timely and accurate manner;
• Directing and supervising work crews in the position of Lead Hand as applicable to their training and expertise; Working within a team environment assisting and/or directing fellow employees with the performance of their duties in a professional and courteous manner;
• Maintaining currency as applicable to Maintenance Bulletins and notices;
• Knowledge of Car’s regulations as related to aircraft maintenance;
• Understanding the flow and processes involved in the information technologies.

We are looking for someone with:

• Knowledgeable of government laws, safety rules, regulations and safe practices;
• Knowledgeable of aircraft parts and theory of aircraft structures;
• Ability to learn new skills quickly and respond to verbal instructions;
• Ability to work effectively with mechanical tools and equipment;
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks in the repair, overhaul and maintenance of aircraft;
• Ability to work effectively under pressure;
• Ability to act with professionalism particularly in the face of opposition;
• Ability to clearly and effectively express information and ideas both verbally and in writing.

Training/Education:

• Q400 type training and experience considered an asset;
• Twin Commander type (specifically TC 690A/B model) training and experience considered an asset;
• Honeywell TPE331-5 and -10 line maintenance and/or heavy maintenance considered an asset;
• Holder of Transport Canada Licenses M1 or M2.
• Operational / Line Maintenance experience considered an asset.
• ***Must be legally entitled to work in Canada (Canadian citizenship or permanent residency)***