AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

LOCATION: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

AircraftWorks Ltd is a Calgary based AMO part of the Take Flight Group of companies primarily supporting the maintenance needs of Air Partners Corp. We maintain a fleet of corporate jets and turboprops that require a high level of technical skill. The ideal candidate will have previous experience that demonstrates mechanical aptitude and has completed a TCCA approved Aircraft Maintenance Engineering college diploma or degree.

BENEFIT PACKAGE DETAILS:

The pay rate ranges from $55,000.00 to $70,000.00 dependent on experience. Our benefit program includes:

• A type course within first 12 months after receiving an M2 AME licence.
• RRSP/TFSA matching program that increases to as much as 7.5% with time in service.
• AircraftWorks subsidizes the cost of health benefits by 90% and our package includes extended health care, flexible drug plan, dental and vision benefits, long-term disability and life insurance.
• Health spending account that can be used for a broad range of items. Contributions amounts are tied to time in service.
• Personal spending account, tied to time in service. The personal spending account can be used for almost anything health, physical fitness, or well being related; even your portion of RRSP contributions!
• Professional development program that will reimburse you for up to 1000.00/yr. for approved training. Examples include MS office, leadership programs, change management certificates.
• A broad range of paid time off in addition to your vacation days that includes
  • birthdays off,
  • 4 personal days/year,
  • 4 volunteer days
    

AIRCRAFT TYPES WE CURRENTLY SERVICE AT OUR YEG BASE

• Challenger 604 Fusion / 605 Proline 21
• Citation X (750) Primus 2000
• Hawker 800XP Primus 2000

AME APPRENTICE DUTIES AND EXPECTATIONS:

• Inspect, efficiently troubleshoot, and repair our aircraft in in the most cost effective manner possible,
• Use your sense of good judgement to work carefully and assess risk of error. Stop and ask for guidance when not 100% confident int eh task at hand,
• Study, know and use company procedures to ensure work is completed safely and to the highest standard,
• Proactively identify risk and take mitigating action to eliminate maintenance induced damage,
• Provide our customers legendary service by recognizing and acting on opportunities to meet their needs,
• Model safe behaviors by assessing and mitigating risk where ever possible,
• Contribute to our SMS program by proactive reporting and assisting with the initial / immediate corrective action where applicable.
• Work closely within the maintenance group to achieve daily and long term goals,
• Assist our Operational Support Team with towing aircraft and wing-walking, and
• Uphold a world class standard that represents the AircraftWorks brand.

OUR MUST HAVES:

• Aircraft Maintenance Engineering college diploma,
• Willingness to work non standard hours on short notice,
• Valid driver's licence,
• Ability to hold a restricted area pass (RAIC),
• M1 licence & experience would be an asset;
• A desire to learn and be the best,
• A desire to work on corporate aircraft where attention to detail is not just a goal, but a minimum standard, and
• Understand what it really means to be 100% confident in your work.