aircraft mechanic Verified

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• All weather conditions

Work setting

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Adjust and repair systems according to specifications, technical drawings, manuals and established procedures
• Inspect maintenance work done by aircraft mechanics
• Inspect structural and mechanical systems of aircraft and ensure that these systems meet Transport Canada and company standards of performance and safety
• Repair and overhaul to ensure adherence to standards and procedures
• Troubleshoot aircraft hydraulic systems
• Troubleshoot aircraft mechanical systems
• Troubleshoot aircraft structural systems
• Repair and overhaul aircraft structural, mechanical or hydraulic systems
• Install or modify aircraft engines and mechanical, hydraulic, flight control, fuel and pneumatic systems
• Maintain detailed repair, inspection and certification records and reports
• Dismantle airframes, aircraft engines or other aircraft systems for repair, overhaul and cleaning, and reassemble
• Perform and document routine maintenance
• Interpret blueprints/specifications/standards and written technical instructions

Experience and specialization

Aircraft experience

• Small piston helicopter

Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization

• Piston engines

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Hand-eye co-ordination

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Judgement
• Reliability

Benefits

Health benefits

• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Other benefits

• Other benefits
• Parking available