Aircraft Mechanic

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Adjust and repair systems according to specifications, technical drawings, manuals and established procedures
• Inspect maintenance work done by aircraft mechanics
• Inspect structural and mechanical systems of aircraft and ensure that these systems meet Transport Canada and company standards of performance and safety
• Repair and overhaul to ensure adherence to standards and procedures
• Troubleshoot aircraft mechanical systems
• Troubleshoot aircraft structural systems
• Repair and overhaul aircraft structural, mechanical or hydraulic systems
• Install or modify aircraft engines and mechanical, hydraulic, flight control, fuel and pneumatic systems
• Maintain detailed repair, inspection and certification records and reports
• Dismantle airframes, aircraft engines or other aircraft systems for repair, overhaul and cleaning, and reassemble
• Inspect work of aircraft mechanics performing modification of aircraft and aircraft mechanical systems to ensure adherence to standards and procedures
• Interpret blueprints/specifications/standards and written technical instructions

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• CAMC Aircraft Maintenance Technician Certification

Experience and specialization

Aircraft experience

• Gyroplanes/ultra light
• Small piston airplane
• Small turboprops

Structural repair experience - aircraft

• Aircraft structures - general
• Aircraft sheet metal structures
• Aircraft composite structures

Type of industry experience

• Aircraft manufacturing

Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization

• Aircraft maintenance - general
• Piston engines
• Propulsion - dynamic components
• Propulsion - propellers
• Turbine engines

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Own tools/equipment

• Tools

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Initiative
• Reliability
• Team player