Aircraft Mechanic

Aircraft Mechanic - Contract

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Aircraft Mechanic to join our team on a long-term contract basis. The primary focus will be on a Q400 conversion to aerial firefighting, including heavy maintenance checks, basic mechanical work, engine checks, wheel changes, structural inspections, and overall repairs. Although the majority of work will be on the Q400, you must be willing to work in other divisions and facilities as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform heavy maintenance checks on aircraft.

• Conduct engine checks, wheel changes, and structural inspections.

• Handle overall repairs and troubleshooting of aircraft.

• Work on Q400 conversion to aerial firefighting.

• Collaborate with team members and lead hands to ensure aircraft functionality.

Requirements

• M2 OR M1 license.

• 2+ years of experience in heavy maintenance.

Why Work Here?

We offer stable and consistent work throughout the year in a supportive work environment where contractors and permanent staff are treated equally. Our company values flexibility, allowing you to take appointments and adjust your hours as needed. We are a leader in the Q400 space and offer diverse opportunities on various aircraft. The location in Abbotsford provides ample outdoor activities, and we prioritize hiring full-time staff from our pool of contractors.

Work Environment

The team consists of 1 lead hand, 4 mechanics, 4-5 contractors, 7-8 avionics technicians, and 25 structures technicians working together. Shifts are primarily Monday to Friday, with 10-hour days from 6 AM to 4:15 PM, and occasional overtime on Saturdays. Flexibility for 8-hour shifts from 7 AM to 3:30 PM is also available. Basic tooling is required. A per diem, lodging allowance, and flight reimbursement for one round trip are provided.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Abbotsford, British

Apply here if you are interested!

À propos d'Aerotek:

Nous savons qu'il est difficile de trouver du travail, et qu'il est encore plus difficile de trouver un travail enrichissant. Chaque année, Aerotek met en contact plus de 180 000 travailleurs de l'industrie légère et de métiers spécialisés avec plus de 14 000 employeurs, aidant ainsi nos travailleurs à naviguer dans un marché du travail en constante évolution et à trouver des emplois qui correspondent à leurs objectifs, à leurs compétences et à leurs centres d'intérêt. Depuis 1983, nous offrons une variété de possibilités de carrière dans l'industrie nord-américaine, soit des affectations à court terme dans les entreprises du Fortune 500 où vous pouvez développer vos compétences, soit des possibilités à long terme où vous pouvez jouer un rôle important en relevant les défis des entreprises en matière de construction, de fabrication et d'entretien. Notre équipe de plus de 1 500 recruteurs chevronnés, répartis dans plus de 250 bureaux, travaille sans relâche pour permettre à notre main-d'œuvre de s'épanouir. Permettez-nous de nous montrer à la hauteur de vos défis et de mettre à l'épreuve notre philosophie « Notre monde nous tient à cœur » au fur et à mesure que votre carrière évolue.

Aerotek offre un salaire hebdomadaire, des avantages sociaux y compris des soins médicaux, des soins dentaires et des soins de la vue, ainsi qu'un programme d'aide aux employés et un programme de rabais.

La société souscrit au principe d'égalité d'accès à l'emploi et examinera toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l'âge, de la couleur, de la religion, de l'origine nationale, du statut de vétéran, de handicap, de l'orientation sexuelle, de l'identité de genre, de l'information génétique ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, employee assistance and discount programs.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.