Aircraft Maintenance Technician - (CAT 01)

Description

Location: Calgary, AB, Canada (On-site)

Salary: Based on experience

- Aircraft Maintenance Technician: up to $44.67/hour

Service: Technical Operations

Category: Unionized (IAMAW)

Being part of Air Canada means joining an iconic Canadian brand. If reaching new heights, working as part of a team and making a meaningful contribution excite you, launch your career with our diverse, dynamic, and leading passenger aviation team.

Air Canada is currently seeking dynamic individuals for permanent full-time Aircraft Technician / Aircraft Maintenance Technician positions at its Calgary maintenance centre. Aircraft technicians are responsible for airframe maintenance and must have the following skills:

• Ability to use appropriate tools, methods, techniques, and equipment to perform aircraft maintenance;
• Ability to read and understand various schematics for maintenance troubleshooting and proficiency with computer and diagnostic tools;
• Strong 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 video with more information about the Aircraft Technician / Aircraft Maintenance Technician role:

https://vimeo.com/1086935283/87320bbc10

Benefits

As one of Canada's leading employers, we ensure our employees are well rewarded with a range of benefits:

• Generous employee travel program; travel privileges become available after twenty-eight (28) weeks of service.
• A wide range of comprehensive benefit plans, including health and dental coverage for you and your family.
• Training and development tools to help you realize your full potential.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized trade apprenticeship program or at least four years of relevant industry experience;
• Transport Canada Aircraft Maintenance Technician M2 license (mandatory);
• Valid driver's license (mandatory);
• Successful pre-employment testing, medical examination and security screening;
• Availability to work evenings, nights, weekends and statutory holidays;
• Willingness to work night shift (this is the permanent position offered; shift changes may be possible by seniority);
• Ability to obtain a ramp vehicle operator permit (mandatory);
• Restricted Radio Operator Certificate (aviation);
• Ability to pass Transport Canada security screening and obtain the Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC/CIZR);
• Employees in this safety-sensitive position must meet Air Canada medical requirements, including drug and alcohol testing;
• Demonstrated punctuality and reliability;
• Must be able to obtain and maintain all transport security clearances and any additional applicable accreditations required at the work location;
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the country at the time of offer; obtaining work permits/visas is the responsibility of the candidate.

Assets

• Qualification on aircraft types operated by Air Canada;
• Current security clearance.

Language requirements

Where equally qualified, 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.