Ground Support Equipment Mechanic – (CAT 23)

Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada (On-site)
Starting Salary: $50.27/hour
Department: Airports North America
Category: Union (IAMAW)

Shift Premium: Night - $2.50 for each hour worked between 11 PM and 7 AM
Skills Premium: $150.00 per month for eligible employees, subject to the requirements of the applicable collective agreement

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 looking for a dynamic individual to fill a permanent full-time Ground Equipment Mechanic position.

The Ground Equipment Maintenance Specialist must:

• Ensure preventive maintenance and repairs are performed safely for various types of equipment used in ground operations at airports, in accordance with applicable regulations and codes.
• Good knowledge of powertrains 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 with computers and diagnostic tools.
• Must be a team player with oral and written 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 industry's most generous travel programs 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

• Holding a valid provincial endorsement or license as an automotive service technician, heavy-duty machinery mechanic, or truck and coach service technician, as recognized by the competent provincial authority
• At least one (1) year of experience in the trade.
• Successfully pass the pre-employment qualification test.
• High school diploma.
• Show punctuality and reliability to support the overall success of the team in a fast-paced environment.
• Employees occupying this safety-critical position must meet Air Canada's medical requirements to be eligible. Candidates will be subject to a medical evaluation, including drug and alcohol screening, and must not be under the influence of intoxicating substances.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain all applicable transport security clearances and other additional accreditations. Please refer to Transport Canada's website for more details.
• Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the country concerned at the time a job offer is made 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)
• Trade-related certificates or licenses, such as: advanced fuel injection and diesel engine tune-up, 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 strongly committed to diversity and inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible, and rewarding workplace that highlights the unique contribution of our employees 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 offer our services.

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