Aircraft Maintenance Technician - Structures

GAL AeroStaff Ltd. is an aerospace staffing company specializing in temporary and permanent staffing for general and technical positions in the aviation and aerospace industry.

In keeping with this goal, each benefit program has been carefully devised. These benefits include time-off benefits, such as vacations and holidays, and insurance and other plan benefits. We are constantly studying and evaluating our benefits programs and policies to better meet present and future requirements.

We are currently recruiting for Aircraft Maintenance Technician - Structures (Licensed & Unlicensed) to join our team in Calgary, AB.

This role is responsible for checking and maintaining the condition of aircraft and engine, makes repairs, replacements and adjustments, in accordance with approved maintenance procedures.

We are actively seeking talented candidates from across Canada and offering relocation support to any successful applicants who are not local to Calgary, AB.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Qualified to perform structural repairs/major mods installation tasks under the supervision of a licensed Structures Technician in a manufacturing production environment.
• Responsible to the assigned leader and have ability to take direction verbally and through printed media.
• Basic knowledge of standard practices and structures systems, accurately interpret maintenance manuals, service bulletins, drawings, system schematics, engineering orders, test documents, manufacturer’s installation manuals.
• Have a basic understanding of other aircraft systems i.e. hydraulic, flight controls and major components.
• Complete structural repairs/major mods in accordance with drawings.
• Repair, fabricate parts and components; fabricate per drawings and standard practices.
• Perform system checks and inspections to ensure structures systems are in compliance with industry and safety standards.
• Keep accurate records of all work performed and maintain inventory of tools and equipment.
• Maintain a clean work area and alert the leadership team of any safety concerns; take immediate action or report immediately any unsafe conditions.
• Responsible for ensuring both accuracy and traceability of parts removed or installed on Aircraft.
• Perform other work as assigned and willing to work shift work.
• Properly utilize Structures test equipment to perform systems tests.
• Properly utilize and maintain Structures hand tools to perform installations and repairs.
• Safely operate ground support equipment, i.e. Power carts, lifts (when properly trained), etc. as required.

Education & Experience:

• Shall hold or working towards a current AME “S” Transport Canada license or related experience.
• Open to apprentice from accredited AME program.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Able to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with Internet.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with all De Havilland Aircraft of Canada products is considered an asset.
• Possess knowledge expected of an Aircraft Structure Technician on aircraft types handled by the Company.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in confined spaces and at heights.
• Ability to lift heavy objects up to 50lbs.
• Ability to acquire a Transport Canada issued Restricted Area Identification Card (RAIC).
• Flexibility to change shifts is required.