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Aircraft Mechanical Systems Technician job in Calgary, AB with DeHavilland Aircraft of Canada, Alberta - alis
This permanent full time Aircraft Mechanical Systems Technician job from DeHavilland Aircraft of Canada is offering $37.50 to $44.00 hourly (to be negotiated) for 40 hours per week.
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Aircraft Mechanical Systems Technician

Employer

DeHavilland Aircraft of Canada

Date Posted

August 26, 2026

Languages

English
  • Location Calgary, AB
  • Earnings $37.50 to $44.00 hourly (to be negotiated)
  • Work Hours 40 hours per week
  • Position Permanent Full Time
  • Vacancies 40  Vacancies
  • Closing Date Sep 16, 2026
Job Requirements

Employer

DeHavilland Aircraft of Canada

Languages

English

Education

  • College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
  • Mechanical engineering/mechanical technology/technician
  • or equivalent experience

Work site environment

  • Noisy
  • At heights
  • Confined spaces
  • Outdoors
  • All weather conditions

Work setting

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

Aircraft experience

  • Large turboprops
  • Small turboprops

Type of industry experience

  • Aircraft manufacturing
  • Repair and overhaul facility

Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization

  • Aircraft maintenance - general
  • Propulsion - propellers

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

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

Employment terms options

  • Early morning
  • Evening
  • Shift
  • Flexible hours

Experience

5 years or more

Employment terms options

  • Day
  • Weekend
  • Overtime available

Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

  • Night shift premium
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

  • Free parking available
  • Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
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Interest Codes & Abilities
The Aircraft Mechanical Systems Technician is part of the following larger National Occupational Classification (NOC).

Interest Codes

Aircraft Mechanics
OBJECTIVE

Interest in precision working to reassemble, adjust and test engine operations to conform with specifications

INNOVATIVE

Interest in analyzing information to troubleshoot aircraft structural, mechanical and hydraulic systems to identify problems, and to adjust and repair systems according to specifications, technical drawings, manuals and established procedures

METHODICAL

Interest in installing and modifying aircraft engines, mechanical, hydraulic, flight control, fuel and pneumatic systems; in performing and documenting routine maintenance; and in ordering and maintaining inventory of parts and supplies

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