Aircraft Structures Technician; C-17

Aircraft Structures Technician – CFB Trenton, ON

Position:
Aircraft Structures Technician, Boeing Canada Operations Ltd, Global Technical Operations, Field Operations. Reports to Maintenance Manager and works under the Lead Structure Technician. Supports Canada Operational & Intermediate Level Maintenance Augmentation Support Team (MAST) under the US Government C‑17 G3 Sustainment Contract.

• Assembles, disassembles and/or modifies systems and components in accordance with applicable Technical Orders and regulations.
• Ensures timely repairs and maintenance activities to keep the customer aircraft in service within required standards and meet Boeing and Royal Canadian Air Force airworthiness requirements.
• Meets individual training requirements for mandatory and non‑mandatory training.
• Operates within a Safety Culture, First Times Quality, and FOD reporting, informing Lead/Maintenance Manager of any compliance risk or escapes during maintenance operations.
• Works with Quality/Safety Teams to address occurrences and audit findings in a timely manner.
• Performs within MAST and Squadron Maintenance as part of a cohesive team toward common goals.

• 3+ years as Aircraft Structures Technician / Aircraft Mechanic, maintenance release authority (MRA), or equivalent to RCAF Level
  
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• Knowledge of Royal Canadian Air Force operations and aircraft maintenance practices.
• Proficiency with special tools/equipment required for assigned maintenance tasks and ability to interpret Technical Orders.
• Licensed Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) with S rating or Military equivalent.
• Legally able to work in Canada.
• Willing and eligible to work on Canadian government and defense‑related programs with no restrictions.
• Consent to Canadian Government Controlled Goods Program assessment and readiness to handle US export‑controlled data.
• Eligible for Secret Level II security clearance.

• 3+ years with Canadian Aviation Regulations and Aircraft Airworthiness Directives.
• Canadian CC177 Globe master III Type Course via Air Educational and Training Command (AETC).
• Department of Defense/Canadian Armed Forces Airworthiness Program experience.
• Active Secret Level II security clearance.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and ability to learn in‑house systems.
• Knowledge of Royal Canadian Air Force Electronic Record Keeping System (ERKS) and current Automated Data Aircraft Management (ADAM) system.

Successful candidates must satisfy the company’s Conflict of Interest assessment process.

• Position is locally hired in Canada; benefits and pay are determined by Canada and not on Boeing US payroll.
• Starting salary is CAD $95,000.00 – $ annually, based on qualifications and experience.
• Requires ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Level II security clearance from the Canadian government.
• Eligible to work on Canadian Government Federal Establishment (CFB Trenton) with no restrictions.
• Final date to receive applications:
  Jun. 19, 2026.

Non‑US based job.

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Requires active or ability to obtain Secret Level II security clearance.

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or other characteristics covered by applicable law. We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities, offering accommodations when requested.