Ground Support Equipment Mechanic – (CAT 23)

Location: Montreal, QC, Canada (On-site)
Starting Salary: $46.16/hour
Department: North America Airports
Category: Unionized (IAMAW)
Shift Premium: Night - $2.50 for each hour worked between 11 PM and 7 AM.

Being part of Air Canada means being part of an iconic Canadian symbol. Are you passionate about reaching new heights, working in a team, and making an important contribution? Let your career take flight by joining our diverse and dynamic team at the cutting edge of passenger aviation.

Air Canada is currently seeking a dynamic individual to fill a permanent, full-time position as a Ground Equipment Mechanic.

The Ground Equipment Maintenance Specialist must:

• Ensure preventive maintenance and repairs in a safe manner for various types of equipment used in ground operations at airports, in accordance with applicable regulations and codes.
• Good knowledge of power trains and diesel or gasoline engines. Practical knowledge of hydraulic and electrical systems, metal product manufacturing, and welding is an asset.
• Must be able to understand various troubleshooting schematics and be proficient in computers and diagnostic tools.
• Must have team spirit and written and oral communication skills; customer-oriented and able to work in a demanding environment.

Your Benefits

As one of Canada's leading employers, we want our employees to be well rewarded with a range of benefits:

• Air Canada staff love to travel, and we have one of the most generous travel programs in the industry for our employees. You and eligible persons will be entitled to travel privileges after completing twenty-eight (28) weeks of service.
• We value your well-being, which is why we offer a wide range of benefit plans, including health and dental care, for you and your family.
• Training and development tools to help you reach your full potential.

Qualifications

• Holder of a CPA competency card: Level 1, 2, or 3 mechanic
• At least one (1) year of experience in the trade.
• Pass the pre-employment qualification test.
• High school diploma.
• Demonstrate punctuality and reliability to support the team's overall success in a fast-paced environment.
• Employees occupying this safety-sensitive position must meet Air Canada's medical requirements to be eligible. Candidates will be subject to a medical evaluation, including a drug and alcohol screening test, and must not be under the influence of intoxicants.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain all transportation security clearances and other applicable additional accreditations. Please refer to Transport Canada's website for more details.
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the country concerned at the time a job offer is presented and are responsible for obtaining work permits, visas, or other necessary authorizations. Proof of eligibility must be provided before the start date.

Assets

• Interprovincial qualification (Red Seal)
• Certificates or licenses related to the trades, such as: advanced fuel injection and diesel engine tuning, air conditioning and refrigeration, and automotive inspection.
• Experience in the maintenance of mobile ground power units (generators), air conditioners (up to 110 tons), pneumatic units (compressors up to 250 cu ft/min), but experience in agricultural or heavy equipment maintenance will also be considered.

Language Requirements

All things being equal, bilingual candidates will be preferred

Diversity and Inclusion

Air Canada is firmly committed to diversity and inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible, and rewarding work environment that highlights our employees' unique contribution to our company's success.

As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage a diverse pool of applicants so that we can have a workforce that is varied and representative of our customers and the communities where we live and serve.

Air Canada thanks all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.