Structures S Licensed Technician

GAL Aero Staff Ltd. is a Canadian aerospace company specializing in delivering high-quality technical and operational services to the aviation industry. Our expertise includes aircraft interior, structural, manufacturing, and maintenance solutions for OEMs, MROs, and operators across North America.

We offer carefully designed programs and benefits, including time-off, insurance, and other plans, to support our teams and meet evolving operational and regulatory requirements.

The position

We are looking for a Structures S Licensed Technician to be responsible for performing a full range of aircraft sheet metal duties including disassemble, modify, repair, and reassemble complex aircraft metal items. Other key responsibilities include:

• Repair, fabrication or modification of airframe structures as assigned in accordance with approved technical instructions.
• As a member of the team, work to achieve quality, cost and time commitments.
• Assist in mentoring Apprentice Technicians.
• Perform initial inspection of aircraft upon receipt into heavy maintenance within scope of Transport Canada S License.
• Perform maintenance release of completed task and address any identified discrepancies.
• Perform inspections, use SRM/drawings to determine serviceability of part/structure.
• Map damage out of limits and send assessment to engineering for validation.
• Actively participate in the organization’s Safety Management System (SMS) including reporting safety hazards and incidents encountered in daily operations; understands and promotes the company safety policy.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Performance objectives

• Teamwork – collaborates with colleagues to achieve results and is also comfortable working independently
• Building trust – operates with integrity, discloses own positions, remains open to ideas, and supports others through dignity, respect, and fairness
• Building relationships and partnerships – develops and leverages relationships within and across teams to achieve results
• Communication – conveys information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or group in an engaging manner, helping them understand and retain the message
• Quality orientation – accomplishes tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how detailed
• Sound professional judgement – applied to problem solving, analyzing and decision making

Education and experience

• Transport Canada ‘S’ license
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Aircraft Structural Repair, Modification and Fabrication
• Clear understanding of manufacturers and regulatory documentation, including Service Bulletins, Engineering Drawings, etc and ensuring a thorough application of technical documentation
• Clear understanding of Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARS)
• Extensive knowledge and skilled use of the tools of the trade and the processes to perform duties as assigned
• Must have own set of tools and toolbox (specialty and calibrated tools provided)

Working Conditions

• Works on the Hangar floor
• Shift work
• Overtime may be required