Aircraft Maintenance Technician, AME M2 / ACA Mechanic
Location: Petawawa, Ontario
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
Schedule: Day Shift, Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM
The Opportunity
We are seeking a licensed Aircraft Maintenance Technician, AME M2 / ACA Mechanic to join an aircraft maintenance operation in Petawawa, Ontario.
This is a permanent, full-time opportunity for an experienced aviation maintenance professional who wants to work on technically challenging aircraft in a structured maintenance environment.
The successful candidate will perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, and servicing while helping ensure aircraft are safely prepared for flight or customer acceptance.
Candidates requiring travel or relocation assistance may be eligible for an attractive support package, including furnished accommodation, access to a vehicle, and food/per diem support, depending on individual circumstances.
Selected technicians will also begin with a three-month paid training program leading to CH-147 type certification.
What You'll Be Doing
- Perform scheduled and preventive aircraft maintenance and inspections.
- Complete unscheduled maintenance, corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs.
- Perform routine aircraft servicing.
- Support special inspections, modifications, non-standard repairs, deferred defects, and other non-routine maintenance requirements as required.
- Complete teardown, assessment, preparation, and repair of applicable off-aircraft components.
- Create, maintain, and update aircraft maintenance records using DRMIS (Defence Resource Management Information System).
- Follow established tool-control, maintenance, safety, and quality procedures.
- Exercise Maintenance Release Authority within the applicable authorization and maintenance procedures.
- Help ensure aircraft are properly maintained and prepared for flight or customer acceptance.
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
- Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Technician with AME M2 / ACA / MRA qualifications, or an applicable equivalent military or Transport Canada qualification.
- College diploma in pre-flight mechanics or an equivalent military or Transport Canada qualification.
- Ability to complete, sign, and perform Maintenance Release Authority responsibilities in accordance with applicable maintenance procedures.
- Hands-on experience performing aircraft inspections, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs.
- Strong understanding of aircraft maintenance and tool-control procedures.
- Ability to work effectively in a highly regulated aviation maintenance environment.
Nice to Have
- Previous CH-147 Chinook helicopter experience.
- Experience using DRMIS for aircraft maintenance documentation.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and take ownership of technically challenging maintenance activities.
Security & Eligibility Requirements
Candidates must be:
- Eligible for registration with Canada's Controlled Goods Program.
- Eligible to obtain and maintain Government of Canada Reliability Status and Level 2 (Secret) security clearance.
Compensation:
$91K - $130K per year + full benefits packages
Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and AD&D. Employees will also have access to a registered retirement savings account with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.
Artificial intelligence tools are used to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position.
Vacancy: This posting is for a currently vacant role, and the successful candidate will be hired into an existing open position.
