Job Description:

WE’RE LOOKING FOR AN AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

Location: Fort Erie, ON

The Aircraft Maintenance Engineer is responsible for assembling aircraft and the mechanical aspects of installations of options, conducting ground or flight tests, inspecting and maintaining company or customer owned aircraft, and following appropriate maintenance practices in compliance with all Transport Canada and AHCA Standards.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Aircraft Completions 

Install AHCA options and external vendor STC kits using work orders/instructions and drawings to ensure correct assembly 

Utilize maintenance manual to ensure work completed is in accordance to internal standards

Disassemble the Aircraft to prepare it for painting

Perform visual inspections for component defects, document/investigate root causes and complete corrective actions/provide recommendations for corrections

Perform and oversee functional checks (i.e. fuel system, engine, fluids, etc.) required for flight, ensuring documentation is accurate and complete  

Prep, clean and polish the Aircraft once all testing has been completed/passed in preparation for the Aircraft delivery to the customer 

Record and rectify snags found during the aircraft assembly process

Communicate to Lead Hand, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer all component/part shortages omitted from the work package

Instruct and mentor the Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Apprentice  

Act as a team lead for the completion of an aircraft when assigned

Support the Quality Assurance department with inspections on new and used aircraft and/or components to determine compliance with AMM and TCCA standards

Responsible to ensure safe transportation of the aircraft through various stages of the completions process utilizing the aircraft dolly 

Inspect components/aircraft for defects, deficiencies and airworthiness for aircraft requiring maintenance (i.e. 12 year inspections)

Ensure correct booking of time and complete work order sign outs for all work completed by themselves and other technicians 

Ensure work packages are complete and present prior to beginning aircraft production i.e. various documentation, parts/components required for production, work instructions 

Ensure production bay remains neat, tidy, organized and free from FOD prior to beginning aircraft production 

Complete daily tool check on company issued tool boxes in accordance with internal FOD policies/procedures

Maintain cleanliness of the work area and hangar through end of day clean up ensuring 5S is obtained on a daily basis including verification of/accounting for all tooling returned to applicable shop toolboxes

Ensure work is carried out efficiently using the appropriate maintenance practices and standards (e.g. aircraft maintenance manuals, Transport Canada regulations and AHCA standards) and is done so in a safe manner

Aircraft Testing 

Carry out post maintenance ground run and test flights including rotor track and balance

Perform the weight and balance testing prior to ground rounds and confirm aircraft is airworthy

Return aircraft to service by completing track and balance tests alongside the flight crew

Verify engine and aircraft operating parameters are within specified range

Verify correct operation of all installed equipment for aircraft delivery

Ensure flight test documents are completed accurately and fall within specified ranges detailed in manuals

Record snags and troubleshoot issues/deficiencies found during testing when required 

Communicate snags/deficiencies and troubleshooting work to the aircraft QA team 

Training/ Continual Learning 

In addition to formal training, maintain currency and updating of knowledge through self-study

Participate in/complete recurrent aircraft type training upon AHCA request

Remain current on changes to internal (AG) and external (TCCA) service bulletins and safety alerts

EDUCATION & JOB REQUIREMENTS 

Education:

Completion of a Transport Canada approved Aircraft Maintenance program

TCCA AME License

Experience:

3 years’ experience as a licensed technician working in aircraft maintenance

Field experience maintaining Airbus products considered an asset

Experience in aircraft operational maintenance considered an asset

Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:

Eligible to enroll in the Canadian Controlled Goods Program through successful screening

Literacy Skills; able to read and interpret technical drawings, instructions, and manuals

Able to follow instructions and standards for product quality and report non-conformances and quality concerns

Follow company/industry safety regulations and guidelines; offer solutions, report concerns and proactively engage in product and personal safety

Able to work within and lead in a team environment on day to day circumstances

Able to identify and solve common problems during aircraft completion process 

Able to meet deadlines and work under pressure

Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to rectify and communicate issues/snags to Lead Hand, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus Helicopters Canada Ltd

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Production means/Maintenance <JF-MA-MN>

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