Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
Core
Assembling aircraft, installing mechanical options, conducting ground and flight tests, and inspecting/maintaining aircraft to ensure airworthiness and compliance with Transport Canada and AHCA standards.
Role type
Senior IC Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
Builds
Airworthy aircraft ready for customer delivery
Domain
Aviation / Aerospace
Required skills
Aircraft assembly, mechanical installation, ground and flight testing, visual inspection, root cause analysis, functional checks, weight and balance testing, regulatory compliance (Transport Canada/AHCA), technical drawing interpretation, troubleshooting, safety regulation adherence, team leadership
Preferred skills
Airbus product maintenance experience, operational maintenance experience
Technologies
Aircraft maintenance manuals, Transport Canada regulations, AHCA standards, aircraft dolly, shop toolboxes
Responsibilities
Install AHCA options and external vendor STC kits; disassemble aircraft for painting; perform visual inspections and document root causes; conduct functional checks for flight readiness; carry out post-maintenance ground runs and test flights; verify engine and equipment operating parameters; mentor apprentices and lead aircraft completion teams; support Quality Assurance inspections; ensure safe transportation of aircraft; maintain work area cleanliness and tool accountability.
Seniority
Professional, hands-on IC with team lead responsibilities
