AME (aircraft maintenance engineer) – avionics

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience

2 years to less than 3 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
• Overhaul aircraft instruments
• 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

• Large turboprops
• Large jet airplanes

Type of industry experience

• Commercial air carrier
• General aviation

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Airport security clearance

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver’s licence
• Willing to travel
• Willing to travel regularly

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Handling heavy loads
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools/equipment

• Tools

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Initiative
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

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

Other benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program