Mechanic Trainee

Standard Aero•Slemon Park, PE

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Build your career with integrity by working at a company that doesn’t just treat you like a number. You’ll get the tools to do things right in a clean and safe work environment and the trust to fix any issue that comes your way. Our on-the-job training and team of experts mean you’ll be set up for success. Take charge of our day-to-day operations, so we remain the trusted source for aviation repair and maintenance. Work with your team to implement the right processes and practices across our organization to help ensure flight and product efficiency. As a Mechanic Trainee, you’ll repair and overhaul gas turbine engines. This position is considered to be the core business activity within the company and contains a number of different tasks. A fully trained Mechanic is able to complete to a certain degree, tasks related to the cleaning, assembly, disassembly, inspection, balancing, airflow and test of a gas turbine engine in accordance with the manufacturer specification and company procedures. This role requires physical fitness and the ability to safely handle engine components using hoists and material-handling equipment, with frequent movement throughout the facility. Tasks involve standing, walking, bending, lifting (up to 50 lbs occasionally, 20 lbs frequently), and the use of PPE, computers, specialty tools, and occasional forklift operation in a shop environment that may include humidity, chemicals, and odors.

Requirements

Completion of grade 12 or equivalent
Practical experience using computers and maintenance software systems, gained through work or school (e.g., work order systems, technical manuals, data entry), with the ability to accurately document maintenance activities and navigate multiple programs with minimal supervision.
Demonstrated ability to safely and effectively use basic hand tools, gained through work or school (e.g., wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, drills), to perform mechanical assembly and disassembly in accordance with standard maintenance procedures.
Demonstrated experience using, maintaining, and properly storing precision measuring and torqueing devices, gained through work or school (e.g., calipers, micrometers, torque wrenches), with the ability to measure to tolerances as tight as ±0.001" and accurately apply manufacturer-specified torque values.
Must be willing and able to use personal protective equipment (PPE)
Must be willing and able to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted
Eligibility to work in Canada on a permanent basis is required.

Nice To Haves

Post-secondary education or equivalent work experience is considered an asset
Experience as a Mechanic is an asset
Good written and oral communication skills

Responsibilities

Maintain a safe and clean working environment
Complete all documents related to the work being performed
Disassemble engines as required
Assemble main engine, modules and all sub-assemblies
Test engines and components
Prepare engine for dispatch
Model behaviors consistent with good quality, health and safety, and environmental management practices.