Aircraft Structures Technician; AME - S or Military Equivalent

Aircraft Structures Technician (AME - S or Military Equivalent)

Position overview:

The Aircraft Structure Technician (ACS) performs Elementary, Servicing and Maintenance duties in support of the Main Operating Base (MOB). This position reports to the Main Operating Base in Greenwood, NS.

• Perform First, Second and Third Level repairs on aircraft structural components and ground support equipment.
• Assess damage, control corrosion, repair, modify and replace aircraft structures and structural components using recognized techniques and specialized tools and equipment.
• Support ramp operations including pre/post flight, marshalling, parking, towing, fueling/defueling and installation/removal of mission equipment and crash and salvage response.
• Fly as necessary to support maintenance, ferry and deployment operations.
• Travel and work at other main operating bases, deployments at remote sites, mobile repair parties and ferry flights.
• Provide on-job-training to other employees.
• Attend training for trade and personnel development and for qualification/certification purposes.
• Sweep and clean hangar, shop, stores and office areas; maintain a clean, safe work environment.
• Adhere to company policies, procedures and directives.
• Provide supervision to other employees.
• Perform other tasks as may be required from time to time.

• Thorough knowledge of aircraft structures and structural components, inspection techniques, damage assessment, aircraft materials and hardware, and use of special tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of corrosion control techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation such as maintenance manuals, work packages, drawings, blueprints and Standard Plant Procedures.
• Ability to use standard computer programs and specialized software as needed.
• Ability to drive vehicles and tow tractors.
• Graduate of a recognized aircraft structural repair course or apprenticeship program and hold a current Aircraft Maintenance Engineers license or be qualified as an aircraft structures technician within the Canadian Armed Forces or equivalent commercial experience.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in aviation maintenance.
• Must be eligible to meet requirements for Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and Secret Level II Security Clearance through PSPC-Contract Security Program.

• All benefits become effective on your first day of work, regardless of position.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package, including RRSP Program.
• Climate controlled workspace.
• All tools and necessary PPE provided by IMP.
• Free parking onsite.
• Attractive working hours.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• Long Service Awards.
• Volunteer Grant Program.
• Scholarship Program.

IMP is committed to Employment Equity and our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative at all job levels. We welcome applicants from Indigenous Peoples, Visible Minority Groups, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self identify on either your cover letter or resume.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Engineering and Information Technology

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing