Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) Apprentice (YQT)

Porter Airlines Inc.•Thunder Bay, ON

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Manager, MOC. Out Station Maintenance and Contract MROs, the AME Apprentice will work in support of Porter’s Dash-8-400 fleet in a line maintenance environment.

Requirements

Completion of secondary school is required
A college diploma in aircraft maintenance from a Transport Canada approved educational facility
Valid Ontario full “G” driver’s license (or out of province equivalent)
Ability to obtain a Canadian Passport
Ability to obtain necessary security clearances
Successfully complete the company screening process

Nice To Haves

Concern for Safety: Identifying hazardous or potentially hazardous situations and taking appropriate action to maintain a safe environment for self and others.
Teamwork: Working collaboratively with others to achieve organizational goals.
Passenger/Customer Service: Providing service excellence to internal and/or external customers (passengers).
Initiative: Dealing with situations and issues proactively and persistently, seizing opportunities that arise.
Results Focus: Focusing efforts on achieving high quality results consistent with the organization’s standards.
Fostering Communication: Listening and communicating openly, honestly, and respectfully with different audiences, promoting dialogue and building consensus.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot aircraft structural, mechanical or hydraulic systems to identify problems and adjust and repair systems according to specifications, technical drawings, manuals and established procedures
Repair and overhaul aircraft structural, mechanical or hydraulic systems
Install or modify aircraft engines, mechanical, hydraulic, flight control, fuel and pneumatic systems
Dismantle airframes, aircraft engines or other aircraft systems for repair, overhaul and cleaning, and reassemble
Perform and document scheduled and unscheduled maintenance under the guidance of a Lead ACA, ACA or AME
Actively participate in Porter’s Safety Management System (SMS) including, reporting hazards and incidents encountered in daily operations; understand, comply and promote the Company Safety Policy
Assist on the ramp as required