Apprentice, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Cargojet•Hamilton, ON

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Accelerate your career with the most awarded Air Cargo Airline in Canada! Cargojet is Canada's leading provider of time-sensitive overnight air cargo services and carries over 1,300,000 pounds of cargo each business night. Cargojet operates its network across North America each business night, utilizing a fleet of all-cargo aircraft. Cargojet has been awarded one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies as well as being awarded the Shipper’s Choice Award for the best Air Cargo Carrier in Canada for the past number of years. Being part of Cargojet will allow you to become a part of a diverse and vibrant family at the leading edge of the air cargo industry both domestically and internationally. Cargojet team members are dedicated, hardworking, and have a strong sense of leadership and commitment. The successful applicant will assist with maintenance of Cargojet’s aircraft at the highest level of reliability and ensure duties are performed in accordance with Cargojet’s MCM, MPM and Technical documentation.

Requirements

Employees are required to possess a Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering from an accredited school issued by the Ministry of Transport (Canada).
This is mechanical work at the skilled level involving the repair, rebuilding, overhaul, maintenance and servicing of aircraft operated by Cargojet and mechanical repair work on accessories, hangars, base equipment and machinery.
Assignments are made to employees by means of oral or written instructions.
Repair and maintenance and inspection of the condition of aircraft and engine, the making of repairs, replacements, and adjustments and the inspection of essential components such as electrical or hydraulic systems, brakes and controls.
Gain the required knowledge and experience to eventually become a Licensed AME.
Is responsible for shop equipment, airside equipment and vehicles and maintenance support equipment.
Performs other related duties as assigned on Cargojet’s fleet of aircraft and equipment in an efficient and effective manner with a high degree of quality.
To reduce or eliminate premature component failures and provide a high level of aircraft Dispatch Reliability.
Required to lift weight 50 lbs (fifty pounds) for component replacements.
Ability to operate high lifts, fork-lifts to gain access to aircraft.
Ability to work from heights and on ladders.
Thorough knowledge of aircraft maintenance procedures and inspection systems
Knowledge of aircraft materials and parts and the regulations governing their acceptance for registered aircraft and the process of quarantine action.
Knowledge of safety precautions and fire prevention.
Ability to select and record data necessary to substantiate airworthiness.
Proficiency in the use of measuring instruments and test equipment.
Ability to pass written exams required for a Transport Canada for AME License.
Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance from a Transport Canada Approved Training Organization (ATO)
Post-Secondary Aircraft Technical Training.
Valid Provincial Driver’s License
Ability to obtain a Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC) and an Airside Vehicle Operator’s Permit (AVOP).
Ability to use computers – MS Word & Excel.
Excellent communication skills and problem-solving abilities.
Detail-oriented, able to multi-task and work well under pressure.

Responsibilities

Assist with the maintenance of aircraft as established with Cargojet’s MCM, MPM and technical documentation.
Ensure that all spares issued for aircraft maintenance are maintained to the same standards as issued until installed.
Ensure that all unserviceable components are properly tagged and returned to quarantine stores.
Complete all necessary maintenance forms, log books and paperwork for work performed.
Report all SDR (Service Difficulty Report) findings.
Work under the direction of AME’s and complete work assigned.
Be knowledgeable with all company and government manuals and documents pertaining to their work.
Perform any other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Service, inspect, troubleshoot and repair, Cargojet’s fleet of Aircraft.
Ensure that all Aircraft & equipment are maintained and serviced in a timely manner.
Carries out assignments of daily aircraft maintenance and overhaul programs.
Checks condition of aircraft and engine, makes repairs, replacements and adjustments, in accordance with approved maintenance procedures.
Report Safety issues through the SMS system and to Supervisor.