Aircraft Maintenance Technician - (CAT 01)

Location: Montreal, QC, Canada (On-site)
Salary: Based on experience
- Aircraft Maintenance Technician: up to $44.67/hour
- Junior Mechanic: $27.82/hour
Department: Technical Operations
Category: Unionized (IAMAW)

Being part of Air Canada means being part of an iconic Canadian symbol. Are you passionate about reaching new heights, working as a team, and making a significant 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 Montreal 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 perform aircraft maintenance;
• Ability to read and understand various diagrams for maintenance troubleshooting and proficiency in 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 for more information on the Aircraft Technician/Aircraft Maintenance Technician position: https://vimeo.com/1086935283/87320bbc10

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 individuals will be entitled to travel facilities 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 trade 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 the pre-employment examination, physical examination, and security screening
• Availability to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Willingness to assume the night shift (this is the permanent position offered with this posting; possibility of changing shifts based on seniority)
• Ability to obtain a restricted area vehicle operating permit (mandatory)
• Restricted Radio Operator Certificate (Aviation)
• Ability to pass Transport Canada's security control and obtain the Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC) (see Transport Canada's website for more details)
• Employees in this safety-critical position must meet Air Canada's medical requirements to be eligible. Candidates will be subject to a medical evaluation, including a drug and alcohol test, and must not be under the influence of intoxicating substances.
• 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 transportation security clearances and other additional accreditations, depending on the workplace. Please refer to Transport Canada's website for more details.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the relevant country at the time the job offer is made. The search for any necessary work permits/visas or other authorizations is the sole responsibility of the candidates for this position.

Assets

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

Language Requirements

Where skills are equal, preference will be given to bilingual candidates

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