Aircraft Maintenance Engineer – (CAT 19) - Structures

Air Canada•Vancouver, BC

6d•CA$45•Onsite

About The Position

Air Canada is presently looking for dynamic individuals to fill the permanent full-time positions of Structures & Sheet Metal Technicians at our Vancouver Maintenance Centre. This role is responsible for aircraft structural repairs and modifications and completion of work related to service bulletins, carried out with the aid of engineering specifications, manuals or drawings.

Requirements

Graduated from a Transport Canada approved school in the Structural Program and/or have work experience on aircraft in Sheet Metal and/or Composite work
Possess of a Transport Canada (MOT) Structures "S" license, or working towards a “S” license and expected to obtain
Possess a valid driver's license
Excellent communication skills
Strong planning and organizational skills
Ability to meet deadlines, work under pressure and handle/prioritize multiple projects
Be available to work days, evenings or nights including weekends and holidays
Highly flexible and adaptable
Effective problem solving and conflict resolution skills
Motivated and enthusiastic team player
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Demonstrate punctuality and dependability to support overall team success in a fast-paced environment
Must be able to obtain and maintain any applicable transportation security clearances and additional authorizations
Candidates must be eligible to work in the country of interest, at the time any offer of employment is made and seeking any required work permits/visas or other authorizations which may be required is the sole responsibility of the candidates applying for this position

Nice To Haves

Endorsements on Air Canada aircraft type
Current security clearance
Bilingual candidates (preference given based on equal qualifications)

Responsibilities

Carry out and certify sheet metal and composite repairs to aircraft components
Carry out and certify sheet metal and composite repairs on Company and/or contract aircraft
Planning, coordinating and executing work
Perform the required inspections, evaluations and MRs
Resolve material, tooling and engineering issues affecting the plan
Estimate and define planned repairs
Provide technical job direction and mentoring to ATs and other AMEs
Coordinate and supervise the assignment of maintenance personnel to maximize production flow with TLs, Planners, other AMEs and personnel, as required
Sign maintenance releases (MR) for non-licensed personnel and signing for personnel not directly allocated to the work group on an ad hoc basis
Perform general visual inspections (GVI), detailed visual inspections (DVI), conformity inspections, self-checks and required inspection items (RII)
Sign off defects to defined standards
Provide oversight and management of defects
Complete and verify all technical records and data entries for any work performed
Ensuring AW and safety policies, processes and standards are followed
Mentoring, training and coaching maintenance personnel
Ensuring adequate work hand off information is provided to personnel in Maintenance Operations Control (MOC) and to those on the next shift
Ensuring a safe and tidy workplace
Be familiar with Transport Canada and Company manuals and documents
Ability to read Structural Repair manual
Ability to obtain an Airside Vehicle Operator Permit
Other related duties as assigned