AME – M, Licensed, Operations Team

Job title:

AME – M, Licensed, Operations Team

Company

Conair Aerial Firefighting

Job description

Conair 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 for 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 AME-M position with the Operations team.Reporting to Lead Hands, Base Engineers and/or department supervisors, an AME will work under supervision and with detailed instruction maintaining fleet aircraft. This position includes working in our hangers in Abbotsford as well as deployments to support our operational Aerial Firefighting Fleet in the field.In this role your duties will include the following:

• Assisting with the maintenance of Conair fleet A/C and production projects as assigned;
• Completing all maintenance and paper work on base aircraft during operating season;
• Fostering a strong working relationship with customers, pilots and crew;
• Adhering to Conair safety regulation, policies and procedures while performing duties;
• Completing assigned tasks and related paperwork 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 with the performance of their duties in a professional and courteous manner;
• Maintaining currency as applicable to Conair Aerostudies, Maintenance Bulletins and notices;
• Knowledge of Car’s regulations as related to aircraft maintenance;
• Understanding the flow and processes involved in the information technologies.

We are looking for someone with:

• Knowledgeable of government laws, safety rules, regulations and safe practices;
• Knowledgeable of aircraft parts and theory of aircraft structures;
• Ability to learn new skills quickly and respond to verbal instructions;
• Ability to work effectively with mechanical tools and equipment;
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks in the repair, overhaul and maintenance of aircraft;
• Ability to work effectively under pressure;
• Ability to act with professionalism particularly in the face of opposition;
• Ability to clearly and effectively express information and ideas both verbally and in writing.

Training/Education:

• Q400 type training and experience considered an asset;
• Twin Commander type (specifically TC 690A/B model) training and experience considered an asset;
• Honeywell TPE331-5 and -10 line maintenance and/or heavy maintenance considered an asset;
• Holder of Transport Canada Licenses M1 or M2.
• Operational / Line Maintenance experience considered an asset.

If you are qualified and interested in this position, please submit your resume to comework@conair.ca by with AME in the subject line.***Must be legally entitled to work in Canada (Canadian citizenship or permanent residency)***

Expected salary

Location

Abbotsford, BC

Job date

Thu, 23 May 2024 05:19:36 GMT

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