Aircraft Maintenance Engineer – (CAT 01)

Location: St. John's, NL, Canada (On-site)
Salary: Based on experience
- Aircraft Maintenance Engineer: up to $46.59/hour
Department: Technical Operations
Category: Unionized (IAMAW)

Shift Premium: Night - $2.75 for each hour worked between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m.

Being part of Air Canada means being part of an iconic Canadian symbol. Are you passionate about reaching new heights, working in a team, and making an important contribution? Let your career take flight by joining our diverse and dynamic team at the cutting edge of passenger aviation.

Air Canada is currently seeking dynamic individuals to fill permanent full-time positions for airplane technicians or aircraft maintenance engineers at its maintenance center in St. John's

Airplane technicians / aircraft maintenance engineers are responsible for airframe maintenance and must possess the following skills:

• ability to use appropriate tools, methods, techniques, and equipment to perform aircraft maintenance;
• ability to read and understand various schematics for troubleshooting in maintenance and proficiency in computer and diagnostic tools;
• good team spirit, excellent oral and written communication skills, and the ability to maintain a customer-oriented attitude in a very demanding work environment.

Please take two minutes to watch the following video with more information on the Airplane Technician/Aircraft Maintenance Engineer position: https://vimeo.com/1086935283/87320bbc10

Your Benefits

As one of Canada's leading employers, we want our employees to be well rewarded with a range of employee benefits:

• Air Canada staff love to travel, and we have one of the most generous travel programs in the industry for our employees. You and eligible persons will be entitled to travel privileges when you have completed twenty-eight (28) weeks of service.
• We value your well-being, which is why we offer a wide range of benefit plans, including health and dental care, for you and your family.
• Training and development tools to help you reach your full potential.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized apprenticeship program or at least four years of relevant industry experience
• Transport Canada M2 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence (mandatory)
• Valid driver's licence (mandatory)
• Successful completion of pre-employment screening, physical exam, and security check
• Availability to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Willingness to assume the night shift (this is the permanent shift offered with this posting; possibility of changing shifts based on seniority)
• Ability to obtain a restricted area identity card (RAIC) and airside vehicle operator's permit (AVOP) (mandatory)
• Restricted Operator Certificate with Aeronautical Qualification (ROC-A)
• Ability to successfully pass Transport Canada security clearance and obtain a restricted area identity card (RAIC) (see Transport Canada website for details)
• Employees holding this safety-critical position must meet Air Canada's medical requirements to be eligible. Candidates will be subject to a medical evaluation, including drug and alcohol screening, and must not be under the influence of intoxicating substances.
• Demonstrate punctuality and reliability to support the overall success of the team in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain all applicable transport security clearances and other additional accreditations, depending on the workplace. Please refer to the Transport Canada website for details.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the country concerned at the time the job offer is made. The search for any work permits/visas or other necessary authorizations is the sole responsibility of candidates for this position.

Assets

• Qualification for aircraft operated by Air Canada
• Up-to-date security clearance

Language Requirements

All things being equal, preference will be given to bilingual candidates

Diversity and Inclusion

Air Canada is strongly committed to diversity and inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible, and rewarding workplace that highlights the unique contribution of our employees to the success of our business.

As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage diverse applications in order to build a varied workforce representative of our customers and the communities where we live and offer our services.

Air Canada thanks all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.