Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada (Onsite) Starting Salary: $38.35/hour Branch: Strategic Procurement & CreCategory: Unionized (IAMAWBeing 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 a dynamic individual to fill a permanent full-time position as a Mechanic Category 21.Mechanics in Category 21 are engaged in welding aircraft engine parts or related work. (Tooling Repairs – welders)Your benefits
As one of the leading employers in Canada, we like to ensure our employees are well rewarded with a range of benefits including:Air Canada staff love to travel and we have one of the most generous employee travel programs in the industry. You will be eligible for travel privileges for yourself and other eligible persons once you’ve completed twenty-eight (28) weeks of service.We value your wellbeing which is why we offer a wide variety of benefit plans, including health and dental, for you and your family.Training and development tools to help unlock your full potential.
QualificationsWelding license (mandatory)High school diplomaPossession of a valid drivers license is mandatoryTwo (2) years experience welding on tig an assetBe available to work days, evenings or nights including weekends and holidays.Ability to obtain an airside vehicle operators permit (AVOP)Must be able to obtain and maintain any applicable transportation security clearances and additional authorizations. Please refer to Transport Canada site for more details Please refer to Transport Canada site for more details.Certified WelderAircraft welding an asset - certification aluminumStick welding certificate an assetAbility to work shift work and on-call shiftsFlexible and team playerStrong attention to detailMachinist (asset)Ability to read engineering drawingsAct as liaison with engineeringAbility to assist with tooling repairs as assignedMostly a shop setting environment with occasional work outside with the aircraftAbility to work under pressure and time restraintsSuccessful candidate must get certified with Transport Canada for aircraft welding 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 responsibility of the candidates applying for this position
Linguistic RequirementsBased on equal qualifications, preference will be given to bilingual candidates.
Diversity and InclusionAir Canada is strongly committed to Diversity and Inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding work environment which highlights employees’ unique contributions to our company’s success.
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all to help us build a diverse workforce which reflects the diversity of our customers, and communities, in which we live and serve.Air Canada thanks all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.
