Aircraft Maintenance Engineers - FWSAR Program

at  PAL Aerospace

PAL Aerospace has partnered with Airbus Defence & Space for the Government of Canada’s Fixed Wing Search and Rescue aircraft replacement (FWSAR) program. PAL Aerospace is responsible for In FWSAR Service Support (ISS) ranging from working alongside DND at 1st line to performing at Depot level the maintenance not undertaken by Royal Canadian Air Force Squadrons. PAL’s Depot level work also includes the embodiment of aircraft modifications and the conduct of Special Inspections.
PAL Aerospace is currently looking for Aircraft Maintenance Engineers to join FWSAR’s heavy maintenance operations located in Winnipeg, MB and 1st line maintenance at Comox, BC.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Required: Must have a Transport Canada approved Aircraft Maintenance Course completed or have equivalent experience
• Required: M2 or E Aircraft Maintenance License or equivalent rating as per the TAM (for example, Level “A” or Level “C” Authorizations);
• Experience using an Electronic Record Keeping System (ERKS);
• Experience with C295 / CC295 training is considered an asset;
• Capable of successfully completing the PAL FWSAR on-boarding training (to be provided):
• Capable of successfully completing the DND DRMIS training (to be provided):
• Must possess strong interpersonal, organization and communication skills:
• The ability to work both independently and in a team environment, including deployment with RCAF Squadron when required:
• Strong troubleshooting skills: and
• Capable of successfully obtaining security clearances including:
• Level II – Secret clearance
• ITAR / CCG clearance

• Carry out and coordinate the inspection, maintenance and repair of company aircraft and related aircraft systems;
• Report to Maintenance Management on issues affecting the serviceability of aircraft;
• Ensure aircraft are maintained in accordance with the company Maintenance Control Manual and Transport Canada Regulations;
• Co-ordinate parts requirements with Maintenance Management and ensure sufficient tools and equipment are available to accomplish the maintenance and inspection functions;
• Comply with all company safety practices and procedures;
• Complete all required documentation and certification of journey log entries for the work accomplished related to the aircraft maintenance performed;
• Rotation to PAL or PAL affiliate base as a Certifying Maintenance Engineer “E”; and
• Other duties as assigned.