AME (aircraft Maintenance Engineer), Structures in Abbotsford

Work site environment

• Noisy
• At heights
• Confined spaces
• Outdoors

Work setting

• Relocation costs covered by employer

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Inspect structural and mechanical systems of aircraft and ensure that these systems meet Transport Canada and company standards of performance and safety
• Repair and overhaul aircraft structural, mechanical or hydraulic systems
• Install or modify aircraft engines and mechanical, hydraulic, flight control, fuel and pneumatic systems
• Maintain detailed repair, inspection and certification records and reports
• Dismantle airframes, aircraft engines or other aircraft systems for repair, overhaul and cleaning, and reassemble
• Perform and document routine maintenance
• Order and maintain inventory of parts and supplies
• Interpret blueprints/specifications/standards and written technical instructions

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• AME «S» Licence – Structures

Experience and specialization

Aviation special processes

• Chrome/cadmium plating
• Heat treatment

Structural repair experience – aircraft

• Aircraft structures – general
• Aircraft sheet metal structures
• Aircraft composite structures

Type of industry experience

• Aircraft manufacturing
• Military aviation
• Repair and overhaul facility

Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization

• Aircraft maintenance – general
• Turbine engines

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Enhanced reliability security clearance

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Handling heavy loads
• Standing for extended periods
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Hand-eye co-ordination

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Pension plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Wellness program