Aircraft Maintenance Engineer; AME; Structures
Listed on 2026-09-21
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Energy/Power Generation
Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics
Location: Quinte West
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Job Title:
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) - Structures
Job Code: 44339
Job Schedule:
Rotational shift (5/5/4)
Compensation Range:
Between $40.75 - $52.75 per hour
Reporting to the Operations Supervisor, you will perform work and be ready to sign a Maintenance Release for their work. The employee shall be the holder of a valid Transport Canada AME-S license. The AME shall have demonstrated acceptable levels of knowledge of the AMO and its Quality Program and have been issued an ACA Authorization to sign a maintenance release in respect to work performed on aeronautical products.
Their duties include but are not limited to:
- Performance of work, up to and including certification with approved processes;
- Reporting any un-airworthy conditions discovered (including challenging working conditions);
- Utilizing certified/calibrated standard measuring and test equipment;
- Familiarization with L3 MAS Policies and Processes;
- Marshalling, fueling and towing of aircraft;
- Maintaining a clean work area;
- Assuming responsibility for his work as indicated by his signature/stamp;
- Performing duties such as repair, modification and maintenance of aircraft in accordance with approved maintenance procedures;
- Familiarization of the MPM and related processes;
- Adhere to the Occupational Health and Safety regulations at all times;
- Ability to travel on board to aircraft to service and carry out repairs as needed throughout the world;
- Complete all assigned training and tasks on time; and
- Participating in the Safety Management System Program Committee on Aircraft, if requested.
Qualifications
- You must hold an AME S license;
- Minimum of 5 years experience as a structure AME;
- Experience interpreting and applying SRM (Structural Repair Manual), AMM, IPC and engineering orders for structural inspections and repairs;
- Experience performing major and minor structural repairs during line maintenance activities and heavy maintenance checks;
- Proficient in sheet metal fabrication and repair, including layout, drilling, riveting, cold working, fastening and sealing techniques;
- Strong knowledge of aircraft sealants, adhesives, surface preparation methods, primers and protective coatings;
- Experience conducting structural inspections for fatigue cracking, impact damage, delamination, and disbonding;
- Experience with composite repair techniques, including bonded and bolted repairs, core repairs and cure processes;
- Experience performing fuel tank structural inspections and repairs (an asset);
- Have a positive attitude and be able to work well in a team environment;
- Ability to be productive and multi-task in a demanding work environment;
- Excellent written and verbal Communication Skills; and
- Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Eligibility requirements:
- Must be eligible for registration to the Controlled Goods Program; and
- Must be eligible to obtain and maintain the government of Canada’s “Reliability” status and Level 2 (Secret) security clearance.
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