Aircraft Maintenance Technician - (CAT 01)

Description

Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada (On-site)

Salary: Based on experience

- Aircraft Maintenance Technician: up to $44.66/hour

Service: Technical Operations

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 inspires you, let your career take off by joining our diverse, dynamic, cutting-edge passenger aviation team.

Air Canada is currently seeking dynamic individuals for full-time permanent aircraft technician or aircraft maintenance technician positions at its Winnipeg maintenance centre.

Aircraft technicians / aircraft maintenance technicians are responsible for airframe maintenance and must possess the following abilities:

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

Please take two minutes to watch the following video for more information about the Aircraft Technician position: https://vimeo.com/1086935283/87320bbc10

Your benefits

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

• Air Canada people enjoy travel and we offer one of the most generous travel programs in the industry for our employees. You and eligible persons will be entitled to travel privileges after twenty-eight (28) weeks of service.
• We care about your well-being, which is why we offer a broad range of benefit plans, including health and dental coverage for you and your family.
• Training and development tools to help you reach your full potential.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a recognized trades apprenticeship program or at least four years of relevant industry experience
• Transport Canada Aircraft Maintenance Technician M2 licence (mandatory)
• Valid driver's licence (mandatory)
• Successful completion of pre-employment testing, a medical examination and security screening
• Availability to work evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays
• Willingness to assume the night shift position (this is the permanent position offered with this posting; the ability to change shifts may be possible based on seniority)
• Ability to obtain an airside vehicle operating permit (mandatory)
• Restricted Radio Operator Certificate (aviation)
• Employees in this safety-critical role must meet Air Canada medical requirements to be eligible. Candidates will be subject to a medical assessment, 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 transportation security clearances and any additional applicable accreditations depending on the work location. Please refer to the Transport Canada website for details.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the country concerned at the time the offer is made. The pursuit of any necessary work permits/visas or other required authorizations is the sole responsibility of the candidates for this position.

Linguistic requirements

Based on equal qualifications, 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 work environment which highlights employees' unique contributions to our company's success.

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

Air Canada thanks all candidates for their interest; however only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.