AME (aircraft maintenance engineer) - avionics

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Inspect electrical and avionics systems
• Install aircraft instruments
• Ensure that the installation, maintenance, repair and overhaul of systems meet Transport Canada and company standards of performance and safety
• Repair and overhaul, modify, install and test aircraft electrical systems and equipment
• Test electrical, electronic and instrument components
• Troubleshoot communications, navigation, and autoflight equipment
• Troubleshoot, repair, install and inspect aircraft systems and components

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Aircraft Maintenance Engineer's Licence (AME) - E

Experience and specialization

Aircraft experience

• Small turbine helicopter
• Medium turbine helicopter

Type of industry experience

• Commercial air carrier
• Corporate aviation
• General aviation
• Military aviation
• Repair and overhaul facility
• Training organizations

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools/equipment

• Tools

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities