Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Technician - (CAT 38) - Avionics

Description

Location: Toronto, ON, Canada (On-site)

Salary: Based on experience

Aircraft Maintenance Technician: up to $44.67/hour

Service: Maintenance

Category: Unionized (IAMAW)

Being part of Air Canada means being part of an iconic Canadian symbol. If reaching new heights, working as part of a team and making a meaningful contribution excites you, let your career take flight by joining our diverse, dynamic team at the forefront of passenger aviation.

Air Canada is currently seeking dynamic individuals to fill the full-time Aircraft Technician position at our Toronto maintenance centre.

Aircraft technicians are responsible for aircraft structural maintenance and should have the following skills:

• Ability to use the correct tools, methods, techniques and equipment required to perform aircraft maintenance.
• Candidates must be able to read and understand various schematic diagrams for maintenance troubleshooting and be proficient with computers and diagnostic tools.
• Candidates must be team-oriented, have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and be able to maintain a customer-focused attitude in a demanding, high-stress environment.
• They must also be capable of working independently, using resources by phone and computer. Self-motivation and confidence are assets.

Please take 2 minutes to watch the following video with more information about the role of aircraft technician/aircraft maintenance technician: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuwqi8PokME.

Benefits

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

• Air Canada staff enjoy travel and we offer one of the industry's most generous travel programs for employees. You and eligible dependents will be entitled to travel privileges after completing twenty-eight (28) weeks of service.
• We value your well-being; therefore we offer a wide range of benefits plans, including health and dental coverage, for you and your family.
• Training and development tools to help you reach your full potential.

Qualifications

• Secondary school diploma (high school).
• You must have completed a recognized apprenticeship program and/or have at least 2 years of industry experience.
• Possession of a Transport Canada Avionics E licence (required).
• Possession of a valid driver's licence (required).
• Ability to successfully pass the pre-employment qualification exam, a physical examination and security screening.
• Availability to work nights, evenings and days, including weekends and statutory holidays.
• Ability to pass and obtain an airside vehicle driver permit (required).
• Possession of a restricted radio operator (aviation) permit.
• Employees in this role perform safety-sensitive work and must meet Air Canada medical standards to qualify. Candidates will be subject to a medical assessment, including drug and alcohol screening, and must be free of intoxicating substances.
• Selection will be made in accordance with Letter of Agreement 13 of the current collective agreement.
• Demonstrate punctuality and reliability to support the overall success of the team in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain all transport security clearances and any additional accreditations applicable, depending on the work location. Please refer to the Transport Canada website for details.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the country of the posting at the time the job is offered. Obtaining any required work permits/visas or other authorizations is the sole responsibility of the applicants for this position.

Assets

• Type endorsements on Air Canada aircraft.
• Valid security clearance.

Language requirements

When qualifications are equal, preference will be given to bilingual candidates.

Diversity and inclusion

Air Canada is strongly committed to diversity and inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding workplace that values employees' unique contributions to our company's success.

As an employer committed to equal opportunity, we welcome applications from all to help build a diverse workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and the communities in which we live and serve.

Air Canada thanks all applicants for their interest; however, we will only contact those selected to continue in the process.