AME (aircraft maintenance engineer), rotorcraft

Work site environment

• Noisy
• At heights
• Confined spaces
• Outdoors

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Adjust and repair systems according to specifications, technical drawings, manuals and established procedures
• Inspect structural and mechanical systems of aircraft and ensure that these systems meet Transport Canada and company standards of performance and safety
• Repair and overhaul to ensure adherence to standards and procedures
• Troubleshoot aircraft structural systems
• Repair and overhaul aircraft structural, mechanical or hydraulic systems
• Maintain detailed repair, inspection and certification records and reports
• Dismantle airframes, aircraft engines or other aircraft systems for repair, overhaul and cleaning, and reassemble
• Inspect work of aircraft mechanics performing modification of aircraft and aircraft mechanical systems to ensure adherence to standards and procedures
• Perform and document routine maintenance
• Order and maintain inventory of parts and supplies
• Interpret blueprints/specifications/standards and written technical instructions

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• AME «S» Licence - Structures

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Data acquisition system (DAS or DAQ)
• MS Office

Aviation special processes

• Heat treatment

Aircraft experience

• Large turbine helicopters
• Medium turbine helicopter

Type of industry experience

• General aviation
• Repair and overhaul facility

Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization

• Aircraft maintenance - general

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation
• Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

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

Other benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Free parking available
• Other benefits
• Wellness program