Aircraft Maintenance Technician - (CAT 19) - Structures

Description

Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada (On-site)

Starting salary: Based on experience

- Aircraft Maintenance Technician: up to $44.66/hour

Service: Technical Operations

Category: Union (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 excite you, let your career take off by joining our diverse, dynamic team at the forefront of passenger aviation.

Air Canada is currently seeking energetic individuals to fill permanent full‑time positions for structures and sheet metal technicians at its Vancouver maintenance centre.

Position description

• You will be responsible for aircraft structural repairs and modifications and for performing work related to service bulletins. Work will be performed 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 hardware, tooling and engineering issues affecting the plan.
• Estimate and define planned repairs.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to ATs and other TEAs.
• Coordinate and supervise maintenance personnel assignments to maximize production flow with team leads (TLs), planners, other TEAs and staff as required.
• Sign maintenance authorizations (AM) for unauthorized 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 any work performed.
• Ensure company and safety policies, processes and standards are followed.
• Coach, train and guide maintenance personnel.
• Ensure adequate work‑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 structural repair manual.
• Ability to obtain an airside vehicle driver permit.
• Other related duties as required.

Benefits

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

• Air Canada employees enjoy travelling and we offer one of the industry’s most generous travel programs. You and eligible dependants will be entitled to travel privileges after twenty‑eight (28) weeks of service.
• We value your well‑being, which is why we offer a wide 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

• Must be a graduate of a Transport Canada approved school in the structures program and/or have aircraft work experience in sheet metal and/or composite materials.
• Possess a Transport Canada Structures 'S' licence (MOT), or be working toward an 'S' licence and be able to obtain it.
• Possess a 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 days, evenings or nights, including weekends and statutory holidays.
• High flexibility and adaptability.
• Ability to effectively resolve problems and conflicts.
• Motivated, enthusiastic team player.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Punctual and reliable to support overall team success in a fast‑paced environment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain all transportation security clearances and any additional applicable accreditations. Please consult Transport Canada for details.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the country at the time the job is offered. Securing any required work permits/visas or other authorizations is the sole responsibility of the candidate.

Assets

• Qualification on aircraft types operated by Air Canada.
• Up‑to‑date security clearance.

Language requirements

Where qualifications are 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 workplace that showcases the unique contribution of our employees to the success of our company.

As an employer that provides equal access to employment, we encourage the broadest possible range of applications so that we can build a workforce that is diverse and representative of our customers and the communities where we live and operate.

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