Aircraft Maintenance Technician – (CAT 38) - Avionics

Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada (On-site)
Salary: Based on experience

- Aircraft Maintenance Technician: up to $44.66/hour
- Junior Mechanic: $27.27/hour
Department: Maintenance
Category: Unionized (IAMAW)

Being part of Air Canada means being part of an iconic Canadian symbol, recently ranked best airline in North America. Let your career take flight by joining our diverse and dynamic team at the forefront of passenger aviation.

Air Canada is currently looking for dynamic individuals to fill the permanent full-time position of Aircraft Technician at our Winnipeg maintenance center.

The position is located near Winnipeg International Airport.

Aircraft technicians are responsible for the maintenance of aircraft airframes and must possess the following skills:

• Ability to use the right tools, methods, techniques and equipment required to perform aircraft maintenance.
• Candidates must be able to read and understand various schematic diagrams for maintenance troubleshooting and be proficient with computers and diagnostic tools.
• Candidates must be team-oriented, possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, and be able to maintain a customer-focused attitude in a demanding, high-stress environment.
• They must also be able to work independently, with resources by phone and computer. Self-motivation and self-confidence are assets.

Please take 2 minutes to watch the following video with more information on the role of Aircraft Technician/Aircraft Maintenance Technician: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuwqi8PokME.

Your Benefits

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

• Air Canada staff love to travel and we have one of the most generous travel programs in the industry for our employees. You and eligible persons will be entitled to transportation benefits upon completion of twenty-eight (28) weeks of service.
• We value your well-being, which is why we offer a wide 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

• High school diploma.
• You must have completed a recognized apprenticeship program and/or have at least 2 years of industry experience.
• Possession of a Transport Canada AME-E license (mandatory).
• Possession of a valid driver's license (mandatory)
• Be able to successfully pass the pre-employment qualification examination, a physical examination and a security check.
• Be available to work nights, evenings and days, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to pass and obtain a restricted airfield vehicle driver's license (mandatory).
• Possession of a restricted radio operator's license (aviation).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain all applicable transport security clearances and other additional accreditations. Please consult the Transport Canada website for more details.
• Employees in this position perform safety-critical work and, as such, Air Canada medical standards must be met to qualify for this position. Candidates will be subject to a medical evaluation, including a drug and alcohol test, and must be free of any intoxicating substances.
• Demonstrate punctuality and reliability to support the overall success of the team in a fast-paced environment.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the country concerned at the time the job offer is made. The search for any work permits/visas or other necessary authorizations is the sole responsibility of the candidates for this position.

Selection will be made in accordance with Letter of Understanding 13 of the current collective agreement.

Assets

• Endorsements on Air Canada aircraft type.
• Current security clearance.

Language requirements

All other things being 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 work environment that highlights the unique contribution of our employees to the success of our company.

As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage the most diverse applications in order to build a varied workforce representative of our customers and the communities where we live and offer our services.

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