Technicien d'entretien d'aéronef CAT 19 – Structures​/Aircraft Maintenance Engineer CAT 1

Service
:
Techops

Starting Salary
: up to $39.48/hour (based on experience)

Branch
:
Techops

Being part of Air Canada is to become part of an iconic Canadian symbol. Are you passionate about reaching new heights, teamwork and making a meaningful contribution? Let your career take flight by joining our diverse and vibrant team at the leading edge of passenger aviation.

Air Canada is presently looking for dynamic individuals to fill the permanent full‑time positions of Structures & Sheet Metal Technicians at our Montreal Maintenance Centre.

• Carry out and certify sheet metal and composite repairs to aircraft components and Company/contract aircraft.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute maintenance work.
• Perform required inspections, evaluations, and Maintenance Releases (MR).
• Resolve material, tooling, and engineering issues affecting the production plan.
• Estimate and define planned repairs.
• Provide technical direction and mentoring to ATs and other AMEs.
• Coordinate and supervise personnel to maximize production flow with TLs and Planners.
• Sign maintenance releases (MR) for non‑licensed or ad hoc personnel.
• Perform GVIs, DVIs, conformity inspections, self‑checks, and Required Inspection Items (RII).
• Sign off defects to defined standards and provide oversight of defect management.
• Complete and verify all technical records and data entries.
• Ensure Airworthiness (AW) and safety policies, processes, and standards are followed.
• Mentor, train, and coach maintenance personnel.
• Ensure adequate work hand‑off information is provided to MOC and subsequent shifts.
• Maintain a safe and tidy workplace.
• Maintain familiarity with Transport Canada and Company manuals.
• Ability to read Structural Repair manuals and obtain an Airside Vehicle Operator Permit.
• Other related duties as assigned.

As one of the leading employers in Canada, we like to ensure our employees are well rewarded with a range of benefits including:

• Air Canada staff love to travel and we have one of the most generous employee travel programs in the industry. You will be eligible for travel privileges for yourself and other eligible persons once you’ve completed twenty‑eight (28) weeks of service.
• We value your wellbeing which is why we offer a wide variety of benefit plans, including health and dental, for you and your family.
• Training and development tools to help unlock your full potential.

• Graduation from a Transport Canada approved school in the Structural Program and/or relevant aircraft experience in Sheet Metal/Composite work
• Possession of a Transport Canada (MOT) Structures "S" license (or working towards/expected to obtain)
• Valid driver's license and eligibility to work in Canada.
• Excellent communication, planning, and organizational skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize multiple projects under pressure
• Available to work days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Highly flexible, adaptable, and a motivated team player.
• Effective problem‑solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision while demonstrating punctuality and dependability.
• Ability to pass security clearance and obtain the Transport Canada security card (MOT).

• Endorsements on Air Canada aircraft types.
• Current security clearance.

Based on equal qualifications, preference will be given to bilingual candidates.

Air Canada is strongly committed to Diversity and Inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding work environment which highlights employees’ unique contributions to our company’s success.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all to help us build a diverse workforce which reflects the diversity of our customers and communities.

Please visit the Air Canada careers page for full job details.