Aircraft Maintenance Technician 1

The Aircraft Maintenance Technician I performs inspections, repairs, and maintenance on a new fleet of GA aircraft (PA‑28, PA‑44, SR‑20, and DA‑20) within CAE’s Part 145 Repair Station at the CAE Aviation Academy, Phoenix. Work is completed in air‑conditioned hangars and in alignment with FAA regulations, Repair Station Manuals, and CAE quality and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inspect, repair, and maintain aircraft and components including engines, wings, fuselage, tail, landing gear, control cables, propeller, fuel systems, and related parts.

• Complete all work in accordance with Repair Station Manuals and associated processes.

• Consult aircraft maintenance manuals and manufacturers’ manuals to determine repair specifications and part replacement requirements.

• Troubleshoot airframe and engine discrepancies and perform corrective actions per manufacturer maintenance manuals.

• Demonstrate a basic understanding of avionics systems and perform basic troubleshooting.

• Conduct scheduled inspections on GA‑type aircraft.

• Perform engine replacements.

• Taxi and tug aircraft safely.

• Adhere to CAE safety standards, including PPE usage and timely incident reporting.

• Comply with CAE Repair Station quality standards (training provided upon hire).

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Lead or Manager.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma.

• Strong organizational and communication skills; ability to work collaboratively with Mechanics, Leads, and Inspectors.

• Ability to multi‑task and adapt to a dynamic work environment.

• Proactive and results‑oriented mindset.

• Strong analytical thinking skills.

• Must provide a full set of tools.

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands‑on maintenance background with PA‑28, PA‑44, SR‑20, or DA‑20 aircraft.

• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and EAP plans.

• 401(k) and employee stock purchase programs with CAE match.

• Generous paid time off, including parental leave and vacation.

• Company‑paid life insurance, AD&D, short‑term disability, and caregiver support.

• Voluntary legal coverage, long‑term care, dependent life insurance, pet insurance, and FSA programs.

• Additional programs supporting healthy work‑life balance and personal and professional well‑being.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Below is a non‑exclusive list and may be updated at any time:

• Constantly ascends or descends ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, and poles.

• Occasionally moves in different positions including tight and confined spaces.

• Occasionally remains stationary, standing or sitting.

• Constantly adjusts or moves objects up to 50 pounds.

• Constantly communicates with others to exchange information.

• Occasionally repeats motions involving wrists, hands, and fingers.

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