Aircraft Maintenance Engineers - FWSAR Program - Greenwood, NS

Job summary

The Aircraft Maintenance Engineer will coordinate and perform the inspection, maintenance, and repair of company aircraft in accordance with Transport Canada regulations. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate documentation and ensuring all necessary parts and equipment are available for operations.

Job details

Are you looking for an opportunity to join a company that allows you to combine your passion for learning with the chance to develop your skills and grow your career? Challenge, reward, and opportunity; PAL Aerospace is committed to offering them all. PAL Aerospace is a leader in international aerospace and defense design, development and operation of airborne surveillance aircraft, heavy maintenance checks and software applications. We provide a wide range of aviation and related services to domestic and international markets. PAL Aerospace is currently looking for a M2 licensed (or RCAF equivalent – AVN) Aircraft Maintenance Engineer to join FWSAR’s heavy maintenance operations located in Greenwood, NS! Our Operations: Our Fixed-Wing Search and Rescue (FWSAR) Aircraft Maintenance team works side by side with the RCAF technicians and crews, maintaining the latest in search and rescue Aircraft technology in the Canadian Air Force on CC295 aircraft. Responsibilities: * Carry out and coordinate the inspection, maintenance and repair of company aircraft and related aircraft systems; * Report to Maintenance Management on issues affecting the serviceability of aircraft; * Ensure aircraft are maintained in accordance with the company Maintenance Control Manual and Transport Canada Regulations; * Co-ordinate parts requirements with Maintenance Management and ensure sufficient tools and equipment are available to accomplish the maintenance and inspection functions; * Comply with all company safety practices and procedures; * Complete all required documentation and certification of journey log entries for the work accomplished related to the aircraft maintenance performed; * Rotation to PAL or PAL affiliate base as a Certifying Maintenance Engineer "M"; and * Other duties as assigned. Qualifications and Skills: * Required: Must have a Transport Canada approved Aircraft Maintenance Course completed or have equivalent experience * Required: M2 or E Aircraft Maintenance License or equivalent rating as per the TAM (for example, Level "A" or Level "C" Authorizations); * Experience using an Electronic Record Keeping System (ERKS); * Experience with C295 / CC295 training is considered an asset; * Capable of successfully completing the PAL FWSAR on-boarding training (to be provided); * Capable of successfully completing the DND DRMIS training (to be provided); * Must possess strong interpersonal, organization and communication skills; * The ability to work both independently and in a team environment, including deployment with RCAF Squadron when required; * Must be flexible to work all shifts and adapt to fluctuations in shift times due to operational and/or unforeseen situations; * Strong troubleshooting skills: and * Capable of successfully obtaining security clearances including: * Level II – Secret clearance * ITAR / CCG clearance Why work for PAL Aeropsace? PAL Aerospace values its employees and offers a competitive benefits package. The Perks of being one of our PALs: * Personal travel privileges with PAL and interline agreements with multiple airlines * Industry discounts * Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance * Pension Planwith Employer Matching * Employee Stock Purchase Plan * Employee Tuition Assistance Program * Employee and Family Assistance Programs If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, have a love for travel, enjoy meeting with people and take pride and ownership in what you do, then you’re the person we are looking for! Applications for Aircraft Maintenance Engineers with the FWSAR Program will be accepted on an ongoing basis. PAL Aerospace is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment that celebrates and encourages diversity, equity, and inclusion whereby individuals are recognized, supported, and respected. Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you. #PALAerospace

What you’ll do

The Aircraft Maintenance Engineer will coordinate and perform the inspection, maintenance, and repair of company aircraft in accordance with Transport Canada regulations. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate documentation and ensuring all necessary parts and equipment are available for operations.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Transport Canada approved Aircraft Maintenance Course completion and an M2 or E Aircraft Maintenance License. The role requires the ability to obtain Secret and ITAR/CCG security clearances and experience with electronic record-keeping systems.

Benefits

• Personal travel privileges • Interline agreements • Industry discounts • Medical insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Life insurance • Pension plan • Employee stock purchase plan • Employee tuition assistance program • Employee and family assistance programs

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Troubleshooting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Aircraft maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Inspection
• Repair
• Documentation
• Communication
• Organization
• Interpersonal skills
• Teamwork
• Technical maintenance
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Record Keeping
• Secret Clearance
• Operation Maintenance
• Aircraft Maintenance
• Management
• Maintenance Engineering
• Operations
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Aircraft Technology

Job areas

• Engineering
• Trades
• Transportation
• Security & Safety
• Manufacturing
• Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
• Aerospace Engineer
• Mechanical Engineers
• Aerospace Engineers