Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Structures (YPQ)
- 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
Are you interested in becoming a part of an innovative in-house maintenance facility working on private aircraft?
Flexjet, an award-winning organization, is currently looking for an experienced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer with Structures (AME S) to join our team!
This position is at our Peterborough, Ontario location.
General Accountability
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
Specific Accountabilities
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.
Working Conditions
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.
Please note that applicants for these positions must have current status to work in Canada in order to be considered for this opportunity.
Flexjet, an award-winning organization, is currently looking for an experienced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer with Structures (AME S) to join our team!
This position is at our Peterborough, Ontario location.
General Accountability
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
Specific Accountabilities
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
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.
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.
Please note that applicants for these positions must have current status to work in Canada in order to be considered for this opportunity.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Technicians will work with aircraft structural materials, performing repairs, installations, modifications, and inspections. They are responsible for the assembly, fitting, and installation of aircraft skins, frames, and structural parts.
Requirements
Candidates must have completed secondary school and a college or vocational training in Structural Repair, along with a Transport Canada A.M.E. 'S' license. A minimum of 4 years of industry-related experience is required.
Skills
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Structural Repair
- Mechanical Drawings
- Mathematics
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Manual Dexterity
- Safety Compliance
- Technical Instructions
- Hand Tools
- Sheet-Metal Equipment
- Planning
- Organization
- Coordination
Benefits
- Health Benefits
- Medical Benefits
- Dental Benefits
- Life Benefits
- RRSP Matching
- Deferred Compensation
- Second-Shift Premium
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- Engineering
- Trades
- Manufacturing
- Transportation
Keywords
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Structures
- Repair
- Installation
- Modification
- Inspection
- Mechanical Drawings
- Technical Instructions
- Mathematics
- Hand Tools
- Sheet-Metal Equipment
- Safety Compliance
- Teamwork
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Manual Dexterity
- Physical Condition
- Health & Safety
- Transport Canada
- A.M.E. License
- Structural Fabrication
- Composite Structures
- Assembly Jigs
- Quality Control
- Diligence
- Productivity
- Communication
- Organization
- Coordination
- Judgment