Aircraft Technician Mechanic; ACA
Listed on 2026-06-21
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Engineering
Aircraft Maintenance/ Mechanic, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Mechanical Engineer
Location: Petawawa
Job Title: Aircraft Technician Mechanic (ACA)
Job Location: Petawawa, ON
Job Code: 39798
Job Schedule: Day Shift
Compensation Range: Between $91,000 - $141,000 CDN annually
We are seeking a licensed Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AME or MRA). This position will begin with a three-month paid training program leading to a CH-147 type certification. The technician will receive on-site support from the current L3
Harris MAS Petawawa Site Lead and will work under the official accreditation of our primary client, Boeing. The Mechanical Technician is responsible for performing mechanical work as well as other complex inspection and maintenance tasks to prepare aircraft for flight or for customer acceptance.
- Routine servicing requirements for aircraft assigned to or augmented by the CMT;
- Scheduled (Preventive) maintenance requirements up to, and including, the CMS 3 (200 hour) and CMS 4 (400 hour) inspections for aircraft assigned to the CMT;
- Unscheduled (Corrective) maintenance requirements and troubleshooting for aircraft assigned to the CMT;
- Emergent work, including Special Inspections (SIs), modifications, Out of Sequence Inspections (OSIs), Non-Standard Repairs (NSRs), deferred defects and other non-routine requirements for aircraft assigned to the CMT on agreement between the Squadron Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Officer (SAMEO) (or designate) and CFO (Contractor Field Office) Manager (or designate);
- Create, maintain, and update maintenance records within the Defense Resource Management Information System (DRMIS). DND shall provide training, mentoring and access (terminal / log-in) ;
- Tear down, assessment, preparation for use, and repair of off aircraft components that affect the CMT’s assigned aircraft;
- Any other related tasks as requested by the customer.
- The Technician shall have the capability to complete, sign and perform Maintenance Release Authority (MRA), conducted in accordance with the restrictions within the Buyer’s Maintenance Process Manual (MPM);
- The Technician shall follow the established Main Operating Base (MOB) tool control processes when checking out, using, and returning tools;
- The Technician shall be trained, qualified, and authorized in accordance with Buyer’s Maintenance Process Manual (MPM) to meet the requirements and ensure ongoing AMO Accreditation is maintained;
- College diploma in pre-flight mechanics or an equivalent military or Transport Canada qualification;
- Experience on the Chinook helicopter (an asset);
- Bilingualism;
- Dynamic and innovative, and motivated by technical challenges; and
- Well-organized, autonomous, with strong analytical abilities.
- Must be eligible for registration to the Controlled Goods Program; and
- Must be eligible to obtaining and maintaining the government of Canada’s "Reliability" status and Level 2 (Secret) security clearance.
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Harris is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to treating all of its employees and job applicants with respect and dignity and to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination. Anyone applying for a position will be considered without regard to the following: race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, nationality, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability, citizenship status, or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered, or any other characteristic that is protected by applicable human rights legislation.
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Harris maintains a drug‑free workplace and conducts pre‑employment drug and alcohol testing and background checks in accordance with applicable law. Results are only accessible to individuals at L3
Harris who have direct responsibility in the hiring process. Failure to complete or refuse testing may result in withdrawal of consideration.
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