Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Structures

Job Title: Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) - Structures
Job Location: Trenton, ON
Job Code: 44339
Job Schedule: Rotational shift (5/5/4)
Compensation Range: Between $40.75 - $52.75  per hour

Reporting to the Operations Supervisor, you will perform work and be ready to sign a Maintenance Release for their work. The employee shall be the holder of a valid Transport Canada AME-S license. The AME shall have demonstrated acceptable levels of knowledge of the AMO and its Quality Program and have been issued an ACA Authorization to sign a maintenance release in respect to work performed on aeronautical products.

Their duties include but are not limited to:

• Performance of work, up to and including certification with approved processes;
• Reporting any un-airworthy conditions discovered (including challenging working conditions);
• Utilizing certified/calibrated standard measuring and test equipment;
• Familiarization with L3 MAS Policies and Processes;
• Marshalling, fueling and towing of aircraft;
• Maintaining a clean work area;
• Assuming responsibility for his work as indicated by his signature/stamp;
• Performing duties such as repair, modification and maintenance of aircraft in accordance with approved maintenance procedures;
• Familiarisation of the MPM and related processes;
• Adhere to the Occupational Health and Safety regulations at all times;
• Ability to travel on board to aircraft to service and carry out repairs as needed throughout the world;
• Complete all assigned training and tasks on time; and
• Participating in the Safety Management System Program Committee on Aircraft, if requested.

Qualifications

• You must hold an AME S license;
• Minimum of 5 years experience as a structure AME;
• Experience interpreting and applying SRM (Structural Repair Manual), AMM, IPC and engineering orders for structural inspections and repairs;
• Experience performing major and minor structural repairs during line maintenance activities and heavy maintenance checks;
• Proficient in sheet metal fabrication and repair, including layout, drilling, riveting, cold working, fastening and sealing techniques;
• Strong knowledge of aircraft sealants, adhesives, surface preparation methods, primers and protective coatings;
• Experience conducting structural inspections for fatigue cracking, impact damage, delamination, and disbonding;
• Experience with composite repair techniques, including bonded and bolted repairs, core repairs and cure processes;
• Experience performing fuel tank structural inspections and repairs (an asset);
• Have a positive attitude and be able to work well in a team environment;
• Ability to be productive and multi-task in a demanding work environment;
• Excellent written and verbal Communication Skills; and
• Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Eligibility requirements:

• Must be eligible for registration to the Controlled Goods Program; and
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain the government of Canada’s “Reliability” status and Level 2 (Secret) security clearance.

L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across air, land, sea, space and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue, 48,000 employees and customers in more than 100 countries.

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to treating all of its employees and job applicants with respect and dignity and to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination. Anyone applying for a position will be considered without regard to the following: race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, nationality, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability, citizenship status, or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered, or any other characteristic that is protected by applicable human rights legislation. 

L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and background checks, in accordance with applicable law. Such results are only accessible and viewed by individuals at L3Harris who have direct responsibility in the hiring process. If you fail to report for a drug and alcohol test, refuse to undergo such test or test positive for the presence of drugs or alcohol, the hiring process may be concluded or your offer of employment may be rescinded, in L3Harris’ sole discretion.

This job is for an existing vacancy.