Description

Location: Montreal, QC, Canada (On-site)

Starting pay: up to $39.48/hour (based on experience)

Service: Technical Operations

Category: Unionized (IAMAW)

Being part of Air Canada means being part of an iconic Canadian institution. If reaching new heights, working as part of a team and making a meaningful contribution excites you, let your career take off by joining our diverse, dynamic passenger aviation team.

Air Canada is currently seeking energetic individuals to fill permanent full-time positions as Structures and Sheet Metal Technicians at its Montreal maintenance center.

Role description

You will be responsible for structural repairs and modifications of aircraft and for performing work related to service bulletins. Work will be carried out 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 execute 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 coaching to Aircraft Technicians (AT) and other TEAs.
Coordinate and supervise maintenance staff assignments to maximize production flow with TLs, planners, other TEAs and personnel as required.
Sign maintenance authorizations (MA) for non-authorized personnel and sign for personnel not directly assigned to the workgroup on an ad hoc basis.
Perform general visual inspections (GVI), detailed visual inspections (DVI), compliance inspections, self-checks and required inspection items (RII).
Sign off defects according to defined standards.
Supervise and manage defects.
Complete and verify all technical records and data entries for work performed.
Ensure airworthiness and safety policies, processes and standards are followed.
Coach, train and mentor maintenance personnel.
Ensure adequate job-transfer information is provided to Maintenance Operations Control (MOC) staff and to the next shift team.
Ensure the workplace is safe and tidy.
Be familiar with Transport Canada and company manuals and documents.
Ability to read the Structures Repair Manual.
Ability to obtain an airside vehicle driving permit.
Other related duties as required.

Your benefits

As one of Canada’s leading employers, we make sure our employees are well rewarded through a comprehensive range of benefits:

Air Canada employees enjoy travel and we offer one of the industry’s most generous travel programs. You and eligible dependents will be entitled to travel privileges after twenty-eight (28) weeks of service.
We value your well-being, so we provide a broad 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

Graduate of a Transport Canada–approved school in the structures program and/or experience working on aircraft in sheet metal and/or composite materials.
Possess a Transport Canada "S" (Structures) 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.
Availability to work day, evening or night shifts, including weekends and holidays.
Ability to pass a security clearance and obtain the Transport Canada security card (MOT). Please refer to the Transport Canada website for details.
High flexibility and adaptability.
Ability to effectively resolve problems and conflicts.
Motivated and enthusiastic team player.
Ability to work with minimum 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 job is offered. Obtaining any necessary work permits/visas or other authorizations is the sole responsibility of the applicants.

Assets

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

Language requirements

Preference will be given to bilingual candidates, when qualifications are equal.

Diversity and inclusion

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

As an employer that provides equal access to employment, we encourage the broadest possible range of candidates so that we build a workforce reflective of our customers and the communities in which we live and operate.

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

Aircraft Maintenance Technician - (CAT 19) - Structures