Aircraft Component Shop Technician in Ottawa

Reporting to the Shop Supervisor, the Shop Technician is responsible for the repair and maintenance of aircraft parts and components.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Carry out repair and maintenance on aircraft parts and components such as aircraft batteries, wheels, leading edges, engines, propellers, auxiliary power units and commissary equipment.
• Perform maintenance under the supervision of the Shop Lead ACA to the level required to obtain a Shop Certification Authority (SCA).
• Complete and certify repair orders.
• Ensure that all documentation used for the repair of parts/components are to the latest amendment (aircraft batteries, tires and wheels).
• Ensure safety rules, regulations and precautions are being observed by all employees.
• Ensure the shop is tidy at the end of the shift.
• Maintain shop equipment/tools in good working condition.
• Assist in “on the job” training for new employees and apprentices.
• Maintain yourself up to date with technical information required by the shop.
• Actively participate in Porter’s Safety Management System (SMS) including reporting hazards and incidents encountered in daily operations; understand, comply and promote the Company Safety Policy.
• Attend training as mandated by the company.
• Assist in AOG line maintenance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Concern for Safety: Identifying hazardous or potentially hazardous situations and taking appropriate action to maintain a safe environment for self and others.
• Teamwork: Working collaboratively with others to achieve organizational goals.
• Passenger/Customer Service: Providing service excellence to internal and/or external customers (passengers).
• Initiative: Dealing with situations and issues proactively and persistently, seizing opportunities that arise.
• Results Focus: Focusing efforts on achieving high quality results consistent with the organization’s standards.
• Fostering Communication: Listening and communicating openly, honestly, and respectfully with different audiences, promoting dialogue and building consensus.

Qualifications:

• Completion of secondary school is required.
• A college diploma in aircraft maintenance from a Transport Canada approved educational facility.
• Valid Ontario full 'G' driver’s license (or out of province equivalent) and a clean driver’s abstract.
• Mechanical experience an asset.
• Able to lift at least 23kg.
• Has completed approved training on the applicable parts/components.
• Must also be knowledgeable of the provision set in the Canadian Aviation Regulations for the proper performance of his/her duties.
• Ability to work on a permanent basis in Canada.
• Ability to make decisions and meet deadlines while handling multiple responsibilities.
• Dependability (must have a clear attendance record and reliable on time reporting for work).
• Energetic and a self-starter.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Must be able to obtain an unrestricted airport security pass.
• Able to work cohesively as part of a team.

Location: Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport - YOW)