Aircraft Maintenance Technician – (CAT 01)

Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada (On-site)

Salary: Based on experience

- Aircraft Maintenance Technician: up to $43.79/hour

Department: Technical Operations

Category: Union (IAMAW)

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

Air Canada is currently looking for dynamic individuals to fill permanent full-time aircraft technician or aircraft maintenance technician positions at its Vancouver maintenance center.

Aircraft Technicians / Aircraft Maintenance Technicians are responsible for airframe maintenance and must possess the following skills:

• ability to use appropriate tools, methods, techniques, and equipment to service aircraft;
• ability to read and understand various schematics for maintenance troubleshooting and proficiency with computer and diagnostic tools;
• good team spirit, excellent oral and written communication skills, and ability to maintain a customer-focused attitude in a highly demanding work environment.

Please take two minutes to watch the following video with more information on the Aircraft Technician / Aircraft Maintenance Technician position: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUx8pjljmKM

Your Benefits

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

• Successful completion of a recognized apprenticeship program or at least four years of relevant industry experience

• Transport Canada M2 or M1 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer License (mandatory)

• Valid driver's license (mandatory)

• Successful completion of pre-employment screening, physical examination, and security clearance
• Availability to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Willingness to assume the night shift (this is the permanent shift offered with this posting; possibility of shift change based on seniority)
• Ability to obtain an airside vehicle operator's permit (mandatory)
• Restricted Radio Operator Certificate (Aviation)
• Ability to pass Transport Canada security screening and obtain a Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC) (see Transport Canada website for details)
• 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 intoxicants.
• 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 applicable transport security clearances and other additional accreditations, depending on the workplace. Please refer to the Transport Canada website for details.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the country concerned at the time the job offer is made. The search for any necessary work permits/visas or other authorizations is the sole responsibility of candidates for this position.

Assets

• Qualification on aircraft operated by Air Canada
• Up-to-date security clearance

Language Requirements

Equal skills being 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 highlights the unique contribution of our employees to our business success.

As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage diverse applications so that we can build 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 candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.