Requisition ID: 1550

Why Choose IMP Aerospace & Defence:

IMP Aerospace & Defence's Canadian Search and Rescue Helicopter program has provided all aspects of support to Canada's fleet of Cormorant Search and Rescue (SAR) CH-149 helicopters for over twenty years. Operating from across Canada at three Main Operating Bases, Gander NL, Greenwood, NS, and Comox, BC and headquartered in the Cormorant Support Centre in Halifax, NS, the program provides comprehensive, turnkey In-Service Support to Canada's Cormorant helicopters. This unique program provides the RCAF with a full suite of all levels of support to this critical 24/7/365 mission.

The Apprentice Technician (M, E, or S) performs first and second line aircraft maintenance on the Cormorant Helicopter under guidance and supervision of journeyperson technicians, in support of our Canadian Search and Rescue operations.
As part of their development to journeyperson, apprentices will be enrolled through the Canadian Council for Aerospace and Aviation (CCAA) or a similar institute and utilize a log book supplied by CCAA or similar institute for development tracking/certification purposes. Apprentice technicians shall graduate to journeyperson status IAW the timelines established through enrollment with CCAA or a similar institute. Duties for the apprentice include conducting On Job Experience (OJE) and On Job Training (OJT) for Servicing Tasks, Elementary Tasks and Work, including aircraft documentation, inspection, removal, cleaning, repair, installation, adjustment, testing and certification (release) of aircraft mechanical, structural and electrical systems and components and ground support equipment.

• Ramp duties will include, but not be limited to pre/post flight inspection and support, marshalling, parking, towing, fueling/defueling and installation/removal of required mission equipment and crash and salvage response.
• Fly as necessary in support of maintenance, ferry and deployment operations
• Travel and work at other main operating bases, deployments in support of operations at remote sites, mobile repair parties and ferry flights.
• Receive on-job-training from other employees to progress through apprenticeship to journeyperson.
• Attend training at various locations for apprentice development, trade, airworthiness and personnel development and for qualification/certification and recurrent training purposes.
• Sweep and clean hangar, shop, stores and office areas, remove all debris accumulated by tasks performed and
• maintain a clean, safe work area.
• Adhere to policies, procedures and directives established by the Company.
• Perform other tasks as may be required from time to time.

• Graduate of a recognized college basic aircraft maintenance program or equivalent Canadian Armed Forces basic aircraft maintenance program. or other recognized basic aircraft maintenance program.
• Capable of reading and interpreting technical documentation such as maintenance manuals, work packages, drawings, blueprints and Standard Plant Procedures.
• Ability to use standard computer programs and such specialized ones as may be necessary in the performances of the duties.
• Able to drive vehicles and tow tractors. Operate motorized aircraft maintenance support equipment.

• All of IMP's benefits become effective on your first day of work, regardless of your position
• We offer a comprehensive Benefits Package, including RSP Program
• Climate controlled workspace
• Company tool program and necessary PPE provided
• Free parking onsite
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Long Service Awards
• Volunteer Grant Program
• Scholarship Program

IMP is committed to Employment Equity and our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative at all job levels. We welcome applicants from Indigenous People, Visible Minority Groups, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self identify on either your cover letter or resume.