Aircraft Maintenance Technician – (CAT 01)

Location: St. John's, NL, Canada (On-site)
Salary: Based on experience
- Aircraft Maintenance Technician: up to $44.67/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 St. John's 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 for aircraft maintenance;
• ability to read and understand various schematics for maintenance troubleshooting and proficiency in computer and diagnostic tools;
• good team spirit, excellent oral and written communication skills, and the 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 about the Aircraft Technician/Aircraft Maintenance Technician position: https://vimeo.com/1086935283/87320bbc10

Your benefits

As one of Canada's leading employers, we ensure our employees are 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 facilities after 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 Aircraft Maintenance Technician License (mandatory)
• Valid driver's license (mandatory)
• Successful completion of pre-employment examination, physical examination, and security check
• 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 an airside vehicle operating 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 in this safety-critical position must meet Air Canada 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 transport security clearances and other additional accreditations, depending on the workplace. Please refer to the Transport Canada website for more 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 for aircraft operated by Air Canada
• Up-to-date security clearance

Language requirements

All other things being equal, preference will be given to bilingual candidates

Diversity and inclusion

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

As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage the most diverse applications to build a workforce that is varied and representative of our customers and the communities where we live and offer our services.

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