Aircraft Mechanic

Employer

GAL AeroStaff Ltd

Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• Airframe mechanics and aircraft maintenance technology/technician
• Aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science and technology, general
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Noisy
• At heights
• Confined spaces

Work setting

• Relocation costs covered by employer
• Willing to relocate

Tasks

• Adjust and repair systems according to specifications, technical drawings, manuals and established procedures
• Inspect maintenance work done by aircraft mechanics
• 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 to ensure adherence to standards and procedures
• Troubleshoot aircraft hydraulic systems
• Troubleshoot aircraft mechanical systems
• Troubleshoot aircraft structural systems
• 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
• Inspect work of aircraft mechanics performing modification of aircraft and aircraft mechanical systems to ensure adherence to standards and procedures
• Perform and document routine maintenance
• Order and maintain inventory of parts and supplies
• Interpret blueprints/specifications/standards and written technical instructions

Type of product

Power tools

Structural repair experience - aircraft

• Aircraft structures - general
• Aircraft sheet metal structures
• Aircraft composite structures

Type of industry experience

• Aircraft manufacturing
• Repair and overhaul facility

Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization

Aircraft maintenance - general

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation
• Own vehicle

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

• Tools
• Safety equipment/gear
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

Health benefits

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

Other benefits

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Support for newcomers and refugees

Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for youths

Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth

Supports for visible minorities

Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)