AME- E, Licensed

Job title:

AME- E, Licensed

Company

Conair Aerial Firefighting

Job description

Thanks for visiting our Career Page. Please review our open positions and apply to the positions that match your qualifications.AME- E, LicensedAbbotsford, BC, CanadaFull TimeExperiencedConair is the largest, privately owned, fixed-wing aerial firefighting company in the world, operating a fleet of 70 specialized aircraft to fight forest fires. We have been supporting government agencies around the globe for over 50 years, with a reputation of providing service excellence, making us an industry leader. We are aerospace engineering experts, creating 15 different airtanker types, converting hundreds of aircraft into airtankers. We are aviation maintenance experts, performing repair, maintenance and overhaul on our fleet. And we are operators, providing airtankers, crew and maintenance on contract over fire seasons to government agencies including Canada, the US, Australia and France. The culture at Conair is built on a teamwork, with a commitment to people, safety and service. We are proud of who we are, what we do and how we do it, protecting our world from wildfires.We currently have an opening for a full-time permanent Licensed Avionics Technician, based in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada.Reporting to Crew Leader, Lead Hand and or department supervisors, an AME-E will work with a minimum of supervision on Conair aircraft fleet and production projects as assigned.In this role your duties will include the following:

• Assisting with the maintenance of Conair fleet aircraft and production projects as assigned;
• Completing maintenance and paper work on operational aircraft during operating season;
• Fostering a strong working relationship with Customers, Pilots and Crew;
• Adhering to Conair safety regulation, policies and procedures while performing their duties;
• Completing assigned tasks and related paperwork work in a timely and accurate manner;
• Directing and supervising work crews in the position of Lead Hand as applicable to their training and expertise;
• Working within a team environment assisting and or directing fellow employees in the performance of their duties in a Professional and courteous manner;
• Maintaining currency as applicable to Conair Maintenance Bulletins and notices;
• Knowledge of CARS regulations as related to aircraft maintenance;
• Understanding the flow and processes involved in the information technologies;
• Support Engineering as required for avionics modification drawings and engineering orders;
• Capable of being on call and willing to travel for Field assignments during operational season.

We are looking for someone with:

• Thorough knowledge of safety rules and regulations governing the work performed;
• Thorough knowledge of aircraft parts and theory of avionics systems;
• Ability to communicate openly with customers and other employees while working in restricted base environment;
• Ability to maintain stamina during busy periods and ability to be self-motivated while on base;
• Skill in working independently, providing guidance to junior Aircraft Maintenance Engineers and making process decisions where necessary;
• Skill in working effectively with mechanical tools and equipment;
• Thorough knowledge of avionics test equipment use and calibration procedures.

Training/Education:

• Transport Canada AME ‘E’ License holder;
• Previous general aviation experience an asset;
• Q400 experience preferred;
• Garmin experience considered an asset.

***Must be legally entitled to work in Canada (Canadian citizenship or permanent residency)***

Expected salary

Location

Abbotsford, BC

Job date

Thu, 23 May 2024 01:25:41 GMT

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