Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

The Aircraft Maintenance Engineer is responsible for assembling aircraft and the mechanical aspects of installations of options, conducting ground or flight tests, inspecting and maintaining company or customer owned aircraft, and following appropriate maintenance practices in compliance with all Transport Canada and AHCA Standards.

Responsibilities

Assemble aircraft and install options/STC kits using work orders/instructions and drawings; Perform visual inspections for component defects, document/investigate root causes and complete corrective actions; Perform and oversee functional checks (fuel system, engine, fluids) required for flight; Record and rectify snags found during the aircraft assembly process; Instruct and mentor the Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Apprentice; Act as a team lead for completion of an aircraft when assigned; Support Quality Assurance with inspections on new/used aircraft/components; Carry out post maintenance ground run and test flights including rotor track and balance; Perform weight and balance testing prior to ground rounds and confirm aircraft is airworthy; Return aircraft to service by completing track and balance tests alongside flight crew; Verify engine and aircraft operating parameters are within specified range; Verify correct operation of all installed equipment for aircraft delivery; Record snags and troubleshoot issues/deficiencies found during testing; Maintain currency through self-study and complete recurrent aircraft type training; Maintain clean and organized work area and ensure 5S/FOD policies

Requirements

Completion of a Transport Canada approved Aircraft Maintenance program; TCCA AME License; 3 years’ experience as a licensed technician working in aircraft maintenance; Eligible to enroll in the Canadian Controlled Goods Program through successful screening; Able to read and interpret technical drawings, instructions, and manuals; Able to follow instructions and standards for product quality and report non-conformances and quality concerns; Follow company/industry safety regulations and guidelines; offer solutions, report concerns and proactively engage in product and personal safety; Able to work within and lead in a team environment on day to day circumstances; Able to identify and solve common problems during aircraft completion process; Able to meet deadlines and work under pressure; Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to rectify and communicate issues/snags to Lead Hand, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer; Awareness of potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity

Nice to have

Field experience maintaining Airbus products considered an asset; Experience in aircraft operational maintenance considered an asset

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements