Preflight Aircraft Mechanic

Aircraft Preflight Mechanic (AME M2)

Responsibilities

• Perform all preflight operations on aircraft between final assembly and customer acceptance, including functional checks and engine runs.
• Carry out and certify work associated with building an aircraft from early development stages through final assembly and pre-delivery activities.
• Conduct detailed inspections of aircraft systems and structures per internal procedures and regulatory standards.
• Complete all required inspection reports, log entries, and related documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Apply troubleshooting techniques to diagnose and resolve mechanical and system issues identified during preflight and engine run operations.
• Interpret and follow blueprints, technical drawings, and maintenance manuals to perform work to specification.
• Ensure all work meets safety, quality, and regulatory requirements, maintaining a high standard of professionalism on the shop floor.
• Work independently with minimal supervision while collaborating effectively with other team members in production and preflight processes.
• Use rigging skills to adjust and verify the proper operation of flight controls and related systems.
• Support continuous improvement of preflight processes by identifying issues and suggesting practical solutions.

Essential Skills

• Valid M2 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME‑M2) license.
• Proven troubleshooting experience on aircraft systems and components.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical documentation.

Work Environment

• Large, clean, and bright shop floor production environment focused on OEM aircraft manufacturing and preflight operations.
• Permanent off‑shift schedule Monday to Friday, with afternoon shifts from 3:00pm to 11:30pm and night shifts from 10:00pm to 6:00am.
• Access to the necessary tools and equipment for preflight checks, rigging, troubleshooting, and maintenance activities.

Job Type & Location

Permanent position based out of Mississauga, ON.

Pay and Benefits

Pay range: $ – $ per year. Overtime pay after 8 hours per day. Premium pay for afternoon, night, and weekend shifts, including time‑and‑half on Saturdays and double time on Sundays. A travel premium may be available for eligible employees at the Waterloo location based on distance.

Workplace Type

Fully onsite position in Mississauga, ON.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For positions located in San Francisco, we comply with the Fair Chance Ordinance.