The Aircraft Structures AME is responsible for installing structural components and modifications, repairing/troubleshooting customer or company owned aircraft and assisting with the manufacturing of detailed parts when necessary.

Primary Position Responsibilities: 

Aircraft Completions

• Lead the install of structural components and/or modifications to aircraft according to AHCA drawings, vendor drawings, and STC kits

• Manufacture components (i.e. brackets, angles, etc.) according to engineering drawings when necessary to support aircraft completion work

• When required, complete composite modifications to aircraft components in addition to metallic modifications

• Support the Quality Assurance department with inspections on new and used aircraft and/or components to determine compliance with AMM and TCCA standards

• Instruct and mentor the Aircraft Structures Apprentice 

• Utilize various powered tools to rivet, cut, drill and install components directly onto the aircraft

• Support the Aircraft Maintenance Engineer with the initial aircraft teardown in preparation of aircraft modifications

• Complete field service repairs for customer owned aircraft as required by AHCA

• Assist in manufacturing detailed aircraft parts by supporting the metallic manufacturing department when required 

• Support the transportation of the aircraft through various stages of the completions process utilizing the aircraft dolly

• Ensure problems or changes regarding drawings/installations are brought to the attention of the department’s supervisor, Quality Assurance, or Engineering

• Ensure work is carried out efficiently using the appropriate maintenance practices and standards (e.g. aircraft maintenance manuals, Transport Canada regulations and AHCA standards) and is done so in a safe manner

Production Organization

• Maintain correct daily time booking in SAP by scanning in and out of work orders

• Complete work order sign outs for all tasks requiring completion within the work order book 

• Record all snags/defects/deficiencies found during the aircraft assembly process in the work order book

• Ensure work packages are complete and present prior to beginning aircraft production i.e. various documentation, parts/components required for production, work instructions 

• Ensure production bay remains neat, tidy, organized and free from FOD prior to beginning aircraft production 

• Complete daily tool check on company issued tool boxes in accordance with internal FOD policies/procedures

• Maintain cleanliness of the work area and hangar through end of day clean up ensuring 5S is obtained on a daily basis including verification of/accounting for all tooling returned to applicable shop toolboxes

Training/Continual Learning

• In addition to formal training, maintain currency and updating of knowledge through self-study

• Remain current on changes to internal (AG) and external (TCCA) service bulletins and safety alerts

Position  Requirements 

Education:

• Completion of a Transport Canada approved Aircraft Structures Maintenance program

• TCCA AME License

Experience:

• 3 years’ experience as a licensed technician working in aircraft maintenance

• Field experience maintaining Airbus products considered an asset

Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:

• Eligible to enroll in the Canadian Controlled Goods Program through successful screening

• Literacy Skills; able to read and interpret technical drawings, instructions, and manuals

• Able to follow instructions and standards for product quality and report non-conformances and quality concerns

• Follow company/industry safety regulations and guidelines; offer solutions, report concerns and proactively engage in product and personal safety

• Able to work within a team environment on day to day circumstances

• Able to identify and solve common problems during aircraft completion process 

• Able to meet deadlines and work under pressure

• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to communicate issues/snags to Lead Hand, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer 

Communication Skills (Spoken, Written, Influencing, Proficiency in Other Languages):

• Bilingualism (French-English) an asset

Technical Systems Proficiency:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 2010 and Google Suite Applications