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Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

VAS Aero Services2,996 open roles

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Fort Erie
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11.4% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. VAS Aero Services postings stay open a median of 21 days.

Share of postings closed within
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  2. 4.2%3 days
  3. 11.4%7 days
  4. 17.5%14 days
  5. 34.2%30 days
  6. 43.5%60 days
This job: posted 3 days ago

VAS Aero Services median: 21 days open

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Job Description:

WE’RE LOOKING FOR AN AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

Location: Fort Erie, ON

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.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Aircraft Completions

  • Install AHCA options and external vendor STC kits using work orders/instructions and drawings to ensure correct assembly
  • Utilize maintenance manual to ensure work completed is in accordance to internal standards
  • Disassemble the Aircraft to prepare it for painting
  • Perform visual inspections for component defects, document/investigate root causes and complete corrective actions/provide recommendations for corrections
  • Perform and oversee functional checks (i.e. fuel system, engine, fluids, etc.) required for flight, ensuring documentation is accurate and complete
  • Prep, clean and polish the Aircraft once all testing has been completed/passed in preparation for the Aircraft delivery to the customer
  • Record and rectify snags found during the aircraft assembly process
  • Communicate to Lead Hand, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer all component/part shortages omitted from the work package
  • Instruct and mentor the Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Apprentice
  • Act as a team lead for the completion of an aircraft when assigned
  • Support the Quality Assurance department with inspections on new and used aircraft and/or components to determine compliance with AMM and TCCA standards
  • Responsible to ensure safe transportation of the aircraft through various stages of the completions process utilizing the aircraft dolly
  • Inspect components/aircraft for defects, deficiencies and airworthiness for aircraft requiring maintenance (i.e. 12 year inspections)
  • Ensure correct booking of time and complete work order sign outs for all work completed by themselves and other technicians
  • Ensure work packages are complete and present prior to beginning aircraft production i.e. various documentation, parts/components required for production, work instructions
  • Ensure production bay remains neat, tidy, organized and free from FOD prior to beginning aircraft production
  • Complete daily tool check on company issued tool boxes in accordance with internal FOD policies/procedures
  • Maintain cleanliness of the work area and hangar through end of day clean up ensuring 5S is obtained on a daily basis including verification of/accounting for all tooling returned to applicable shop toolboxes
  • Ensure work is carried out efficiently using the appropriate maintenance practices and standards (e.g. aircraft maintenance manuals, Transport Canada regulations and AHCA standards) and is done so in a safe manner

Aircraft Testing

  • Carry out post maintenance ground run and test flights including rotor track and balance
  • Perform the weight and balance testing prior to ground rounds and confirm aircraft is airworthy
  • Return aircraft to service by completing track and balance tests alongside the flight crew
  • Verify engine and aircraft operating parameters are within specified range
  • Verify correct operation of all installed equipment for aircraft delivery
  • Ensure flight test documents are completed accurately and fall within specified ranges detailed in manuals
  • Record snags and troubleshoot issues/deficiencies found during testing when required
  • Communicate snags/deficiencies and troubleshooting work to the aircraft QA team

Training/ Continual Learning

  • In addition to formal training, maintain currency and updating of knowledge through self-study
  • Participate in/complete recurrent aircraft type training upon AHCA request
  • Remain current on changes to internal (AG) and external (TCCA) service bulletins and safety alerts

EDUCATION & JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education:

  • Completion of a Transport Canada approved Aircraft Maintenance program
  • TCCA AME License

Experience:

  • 3 years’ experience as a licensed technician working in aircraft maintenance
  • Field experience maintaining Airbus products considered an asset
  • Experience in aircraft operational maintenance considered an asset

Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:

  • Eligible to enroll in the Canadian Controlled Goods Program through successful screening
  • Literacy Skills; 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

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus Helicopters Canada Ltd

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Customer Eng.&Technical Support&Services <JF-CS-PS>

By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [email protected].

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

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