Location: Ottawa, ON, Canada (Onsite)

Salary: Based on experience:

• Junior Mechanic: $27.82/hour
• Aircraft Technician: up to $44.67/hour

Branch: Maintenance
Category: Unionized (IAMAW)

BEING PART OF AIR CANADA IS TO BECOME PART OF AN ICONIC CANADIAN SYMBOL. ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT REACHING NEW HEIGHTS, TEAMWORK AND MAKING A MEANINGFUL CONTRIBUTION? LET YOUR CAREER TAKE FLIGHT BY JOINING OUR DIVERSE AND VIBRANT TEAM AT THE LEADING EDGE OF PASSENGER AVIATION.

Air Canada is presently looking for dynamic individuals to fill the permanent full-time positions of Aircraft Technicians or Aircraft Maintenance Engineers at our Ottawa Maintenance Centre.

Aircraft Technicians / Aircraft Maintenance Engineers are responsible for airframe maintenance and should have the following skill sets:

• Ability to use the correct tools, methods, techniques and equipment required to perform aircraft maintenance.
• Candidates should be able to read and understand various schematic diagrams for maintenance troubleshooting and be proficient with computers and diagnostic tools.
• Individuals need to be “team players” with excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to maintain a customer focused attitude in a demanding, high stress environment.

Please take 2 minutes to watch the following video with more information about the Aircraft Technician/Aircraft Maintenance Engineer role: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuwqi8PokME

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma.
• You must have completed a recognized apprenticeship program, and/or have a least 4 years industry related experience.
• Possession of a Transport Canada AME M2.
• Possession of valid driver’s license (Mandatory)
• Able to successfully pass the pre-employment qualifying exam, physical and a security check.
• Be available to work night, evenings and days including weekends and holidays.
• Night shift is the permanent position for this posting. Possibility to change with seniority.
• Ability to Pass and obtain an airside vehicle operator’s permit (Mandatory)
• Possession of a restricted radio operators permit (aviation).
• Demonstrate punctuality and dependability to support overall team success in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain any applicable transportation security clearances and additional authorizations. Please refer to Transport Canada site for more details
• Employees in this role, conduct safety-critical work and as such, Air Canada medical standards must be met in order to qualify for the role. Candidates will be subject to a medical evaluation, including a drug and alcohol test and are expected to be free of any intoxicating substances.
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the country of interest, at the time any offer of employment is made and seeking any required work permits/visas or other authorizations which may be required is the sole responsibly of the candidates applying for this position.

LINGUISTIC REQUIREMENTS

Based on equal qualifications, preference will be given to bilingual candidates.

• Ability to use the correct tools, methods, techniques and equipment required to perform aircraft maintenance.
• Candidates should be able to read and understand various schematic diagrams for maintenance troubleshooting and be proficient with computers and diagnostic tools.
• Individuals need to be “team players” with excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to maintain a customer focused attitude in a demanding, high stress environment