Aircraft Maintenance Engineer – (CAT 19) – Structures

Location: Montreal, QC, Canada (On-site)
Salary: Based on experience
- Junior mechanic: $32.83/hour
- Aircraft Maintenance Engineer: up to $46.59/hour
Department: Technical Operations
Category: Unionized (IAMAW)

Shift Premium: Night - $2.50 for each hour worked between 11 PM and 7 AM

Being part of Air Canada is 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 looking for dynamic individuals to fill permanent full-time positions as structural and sheet metal technicians at its Montreal maintenance center.

Job Description:

• You will be responsible for structural repairs and modifications on aircraft and executing work related to service bulletins. This work will be performed using technical specifications, manuals, or drawings.
• Perform and certify sheet metal and composite repairs on aircraft components;
• Perform and certify sheet metal and composite repairs on company and/or contractor aircraft;
• Plan, coordinate, and execute the work;
• Perform required inspections, evaluations, and MR;
• Resolve material, tooling, and engineering issues affecting the schedule;
• Estimate and define planned repairs;
• Provide technical guidance and coaching to apprentices and other AMEs;
• Coordinate and supervise maintenance personnel assignments to maximize production flow with team leads, planners, other AMEs, and staff as needed.
• Sign maintenance authorizations (MA) for unauthorized personnel and sign for personnel not directly assigned to the work group on an ad hoc basis.
• Perform general visual inspections (GVI), detailed visual inspections (DVI), compliance inspections, self-inspections, and required inspection items (RII);
• Sign off defects according to defined standards;
• Ensure supervision and management of defects;
• Complete and verify all technical records and data entries for any work performed;
• Ensure that AW and safety policies, processes, and standards are respected;
• Coach, train, and guide maintenance personnel;
• Ensure that adequate work handover information is provided to maintenance operations control (MOC) personnel and the next shift team;
• Ensure the workplace is safe and tidy.
• Know Transport Canada and company manuals and documents;
• Ability to read the structural repair manual.
• Ability to obtain an airside vehicle driver's permit;
• Other related tasks as needed.

Your Benefits

As one of Canada's leading employers, we want our employees to be well rewarded with a range of 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 individuals 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 healthcare and dental care, for you and your family.
• Training and development tools to help you reach your full potential.

Qualifications

• You must be a graduate of a Transport Canada-approved school in the structure program and/or have work experience on aircraft in the field of sheet metal and/or composite materials.
• Hold a Transport Canada (MOT) "S" structure license, or be working towards obtaining an "S" license and be able to obtain it
• Hold a valid driver's license
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Ability to meet deadlines, work under pressure, and manage/prioritize multiple projects.
• Be available to work days, evenings, or nights, including weekends and holidays
• Ability to pass a security clearance and obtain a Transport Canada (MOT) security card. Please refer to Transport Canada's website for more details.
• High flexibility and adaptability
• Ability to effectively solve problems and conflicts
• Motivated and enthusiastic team player
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Demonstrate punctuality and reliability to support the team's overall success in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to pass a security clearance and obtain a Transport Canada (MOT) security card. Please refer to Transport Canada's website for more details.
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the country concerned at the time a job offer is presented and are responsible for obtaining work permits, visas, or other necessary authorizations. Proof of eligibility must be provided before the start date.

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 resolutely committed to diversity and inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible, and rewarding work environment that showcases our employees' unique contributions to our business success.

As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage diverse applications to build a workforce that is varied and 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.