Aircraft Structures Technician (C-17)

BoeingTrenton, NS
Onsite

About The Position

Global Technical Operations, Field Operations is looking for a highly skilled and experienced Aircraft Structures Technician, working out of the CFB Trenton, ON to support Canada Operational & Intermediate (O&I) Level Maintenance Augmentation Support Team (MAST) under the United States Government C-17 G3 Sustainment Contract. The Aircraft Structures Technician will work directly under the guidance of the Lead Structure Technician and report directly to the onsite Maintenance Manager.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience as an Aircraft Structures Technician /Aircraft Mechanic, maintenance release authority (MRA), or equivalent to RCAF Level A.
  • Knowledge of Royal Canadian Air Force operations and aircraft maintenance practices.
  • Must have knowledge and use of special tools/equipment required to perform assigned maintenance tasks and the ability to interpret Technical Orders (TOs).
  • Must have one of the following: Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) licensed S rating or Military equivalent.
  • Must be legally able to work in Canada.
  • Must be willing and eligible to work on Canadian government and defense-related programs with no restrictions.
  • Must consent to Canadian Government Controlled Goods Program (CGP) assessment.
  • Individuals must not pose a risk for safeguarding of controlled goods.
  • Must be eligible for Secret Level II security clearance.
  • Must be eligible to handle US export-controlled data.

Nice To Haves

  • 3+ years of experience with Canadian Aviation Regulations and Aircraft Airworthiness Directives.
  • Canadian CC177 Globemaster III Type Course via Air Educational and Training Command (AETC) Department of Defense/Canadian Armed Forces Airworthiness Program
  • Active Secret Level II security clearance.
  • Proven knowledge and proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint and the ability to learn in-house systems.
  • Knowledge of Royal Canadian Air Force Electronic Record Keeping System (ERKS), current ERKS at 429 Transport Squadron is the Automated Data Aircraft Management (ADAM) system.

Responsibilities

  • Assembles, disassembles and/or modifies systems and components IAW applicable Technical Orders and regulations.
  • Ensure timely repairs of maintenance activities ensuring the Customer aircraft is returned to service in a timely manner to the required standard meeting Boeing’s and Royal Canadian Air Force Airworthiness requirements.
  • Meet individual training requirements for mandatory and non-mandatory training.
  • Complies and Operates within a Safety Culture, First Time Quality, FOD Reporting, advising the Lead/Maintenance Manager of any compliance risk/escapes during Maintenance Operations.
  • Works with the Quality/Safety Teams to address occurrences and audit findings in a timely manner.
  • Ability to perform within the MAST and Squadron Maintenance as part of a cohesive team, working toward a common goal.

Benefits

  • Starting salary will be based on qualifications and experience.

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Mid Level

Education Level

No Education Listed

Number of Employees

5,001-10,000 employees

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