Aircraft Maintenance Technician - (CAT 19) - Structures

Description

Location: Toronto, ON, Canada (On site)

Starting rate: up to $44.66/hour (based on experience)

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, let your career take off by joining our diverse and dynamic passenger aviation team.

Air Canada is currently seeking dynamic individuals to fill full-time permanent positions as structures and sheet metal technicians at its Toronto maintenance centre.

Position summary

• You will be responsible for aircraft structural repairs and modifications and for performing work related to service bulletins using technical specifications, manuals or drawings.
• Perform and certify sheet metal and composite repairs on aircraft components.
• Perform and certify sheet metal and composite repairs on company and/or contractor aircraft.
• Plan, coordinate and carry out the work.
• Perform required inspections, assessments and maintenance releases (MR).
• Troubleshoot material, tooling and engineering issues affecting the plan.
• Estimate and define planned repairs.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to technicians and other maintenance staff.
• Coordinate and supervise maintenance personnel assignments to maximize production flow with team leads, planners and other staff as required.
• Sign maintenance authorizations (MA) for unauthorized personnel and sign for personnel not directly assigned to the workgroup on an ad-hoc basis.
• Carry out general visual inspections (GVI), detailed visual inspections (DVI), compliance inspections, self-checks and required inspection items (RII).
• Sign off defects according to defined standards and ensure defect supervision and management.
• Complete and verify all technical records and data entries for all work performed.
• Ensure aviation and safety policies, processes and standards are followed.
• Coach, train and mentor maintenance staff.
• Ensure adequate work transfer information is provided to Maintenance Operations Control (MOC) staff and the next shift team.
• Maintain a safe and orderly work area.
• Be familiar with Transport Canada and company manuals and documents and be able to read the structure repair manual.
• Ability to obtain an airside vehicle operator permit.
• Other related duties as required.

Benefits

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

• Generous employee travel program; eligible employees gain travel privileges after twenty-eight (28) weeks of service.
• A comprehensive range of benefits, including health and dental coverage for you and your family.
• Training and development tools to help you reach your full potential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Transport Canada approved school in the structures program and/or relevant aircraft sheet metal and/or composite experience.
• Possess a Transport Canada 'S' structure licence (MOT), or be working toward obtaining an 'S' licence and be able to obtain it.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines, work under pressure and manage/prioritize multiple projects.
• Available to work day, evening or night shifts, including weekends and public holidays.
• Ability to obtain security clearance and a Transport Canada security card (MOT).
• High flexibility and adaptability.
• Ability to effectively resolve problems and conflicts.
• Motivated, enthusiastic team player; able to work with minimal supervision.
• Punctuality and reliability to support overall team success in a fast-paced environment.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the country at the time the offer is made. Obtaining any necessary work permits/visas is the sole responsibility of the candidate.

Assets

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

Language requirements

When qualifications are equal, bilingual candidates will be given preference.

Diversity and inclusion

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

As an employer committed to equal opportunity, we encourage the most diverse applications to help build a workforce that represents our customers and the communities where we live and serve.

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