Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Structures
- Peterborough, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- Completed a recognized apprenticeship program, and/or have a minimum of +4 years industry related experience.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Join a global leader in private aviation, offering access to an ultramodern fleet of private aircraft through fractional ownership, leasing and jet cards. Together, our employees in North America and Europe work to provide Flexjet aircraft Owners with the finest experience in premium private jet travel.
Flexjet, an award-winning organization, is currently looking for an experienced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer with Structures (AME S) to join our team!
POSITION SUMMARY:
Work with aircraft structural materials and is involved in the repair, installation, modification and inspection of these materials. Responsible for assembly, fit and install of aircraft skins, frames and structural parts. Technicians assemble and install structures including sheet metal extrusion and composite structures and possess knowledge of assembly jigs and tools. Future structural technicians will work with completed assemblies and will be systems integrators
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Technicians are expected to work safely and efficiently at all times.
- Candidates should have general knowledge of aircraft structural fabrication, including repairing, modifying, refurbishing, and fabricating structural and other components.
- Candidates must be able to understand and work from mechanical drawings as well as other written instructions and design specifications. Strong mathematical knowledge is required, as is the ability to make accurate measurements and finish materials to a high level of quality and precision.
- Performs work in a productive, diligent, careful and safe manner.
- Complete any special projects or other tasks as required or assigned. May be assigned to other areas of operations, based on business or customer requirements.
- Works in compliance with all Administrative, Health & Safety policies and procedures as per legislative requirements and as outlined in Company policies.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Completion of secondary school is required.
- Completion of College/CEGEP/vocational/technical training in Structural Repair.
- Completed a recognized apprenticeship program, and/or have a minimum of +4 years industry related experience.
- Transport Canada A.M.E. "S" license.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical/engineering drawings and technical instructions.
- Must be familiar with a variety of hand tools, and sheet-metal equipment.
- Ability to understand and follow direction with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work as part of a team, where tasks may be shared or reallocated daily.
- Good mobility, manual dexterity and physical condition to work in areas within the aircraft where access may be limited.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively orally and written.
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
- Ability to trouble-shoot and problem-solve.
- Ability to maintain professional work habits at all times.
- Excellent planning, organization and coordination skills.
- Excellent judgement and strong attention to detail.
WOKRING HOURS:
This is a full-time (FT) position where hours will change due to business operational needs and flexibility is required. At present the standard hours of work are 6.30am to 6.30pm on a modified 4-day-on, 4-day-off rotation. Second shift (nights) is likely to be added in 2026. Working hours are subject to change to meet operational requirements.
COMPENSATION:
Hourly: $40.00-$64.00
We offer competitive compensation including 6% RRSP matching, 10% deferred compensation, 20% second-shift premium and Health/Medical/Dental/Life benefits to qualified and highly motivated candidates.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Regular periods during which physical effort is required, e.g., walking, standing, stooping, climbing, lifting material or equipment, some of which may be heavy or awkward.
- Exposure to factors such as temperature variations/extremes, fumes, moving machinery, humidity, and materials which can cause periods of discomfort.
- Work involves repetitive, hands-on tasks requiring sustained physical effort and manual dexterity.
- Able to lift and transport up to 40 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation
- Able to wear protective equipment for extended periods of time including particle masks, goggles, assorted gloves, head bonnets, and disposable protective suits.
- Frequent need to give concentrated attention, with one or two senses at a time, where stimuli are changing.
- Occasional direct and indirect pressure from deadlines, production quotas, accuracy or similar demands.
Flexjet is an equal-opportunity employer. We aim to choose individuals who have the highest integrity; those who personify genuine concern for customers and fellow employees alike. More than anything, we look for individuals who grasp the importance of trust in an employer/employee relationship.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Aircraft Maintenance Engineer at Flexjet will build, fit and install aircraft skins, frames and structural parts, and repair or modify them. The work follows mechanical drawings and specifications, and must be done safely and precisely.
Requirements
Candidates need secondary school, structural repair training or a recognized apprenticeship, and 4 or more years of industry experience. A Transport Canada AME S licence is required, along with strong drawing-reading, measuring and teamwork skills.
Skills
- Aircraft structural repair
- Aircraft skin and frame assembly
- Sheet metal fabrication
- Composite structures
- Assembly jigs and tools
- Reading mechanical drawings
- Engineering drawings
- Hand tools
- Precision measurement
- Quality finishing
- Troubleshooting
- Problem solving
- Teamwork
- Written and oral communication
- Health and safety compliance
- Attention to detail
- Manual dexterity
- Aircraft maintenance
- Transport Canada AME S licence
Benefits
- RRSP matching
- Deferred compensation
- Second-shift premium
- Health, dental and life insurance
Categories
- Manufacturing
- Transportation
- Trades
- Engineering
Keywords
- Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
- AME S
- aircraft structures
- structural repair
- sheet metal
- composite structures
- aircraft assembly
- mechanical drawings
- private aviation
- Transport Canada
- aircraft mechanic
- aerospace
- fractional ownership
- RRSP
- technician
Seniority
Mid level
Perks
- Retirement plan
Licences and certifications
- Transport Canada AME S
Tools
- hand tools
- sheet-metal equipment
- assembly jigs
Languages
- English
Fields of study
- Structural repair
- Aircraft maintenance