Aviation Machinist

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Ltd. (‘DHC’) is a proudly Canadian aerospace company currently transitioning its corporate headquarters to Calgary, AB. DHC is undertaking a consolidation of its underlying subsidiary companies under a single brand currently offering engineering, aftermarket, new aircraft manufacturing, modifications, parts manufacturing, and flight training. DHC currently has approximately 1,200 employees based in BC, AB and ON as well as in markets and distribution hubs world-wide. Our strong entrepreneurial spirit, together with a culture of empowerment, quality and innovation create opportunities to grow and succeed in an organization with a proud heritage and bright future.

JOB SUMMARY
The Aviation Machinist utilizes a broad range of machining equipment and technical expertise to produce precision aerospace components to exacting standards from a wide variety of material.

**MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:
A demonstrated ability/proficiency and knowledge of the following:
1. Machine aircraft parts and/or tooling and other parts from routine and exotic materials utilizing both conventional and CNC equipment;
2. Able to program CNC equipment;
3. Capable of meeting all DOT, Viking Air and customer quality requirements;
4. Able to assist in training, directing and supervising Junior Employees;
5. Able to work efficiently, safely and with minimum supervision;
6. Able to estimate and plan projects on time and on budget;
7. Able to carry out In-process inspections;
8. Maintaining a clean work area, and alerting their Supervisor of any safety concerns;
9. Be responsible to their assigned Charge Hand;
10. Any other duties assigned

**EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS**:
**Education**: Possess an Inter Provincial Machinist Trades Qualification or similar trade equivalency from another recognized national, state, or provincial body.

**Experience**: 5+ years

**Qualifications**:
1. Level 1 - Able to carry out items 1 through 10
- All prior lower level requirements

2. Level 2 - Able to carry out items 1, 3 through 10
- Able to trouble shoot and problem solve
- All prior lower level requirements

3. Level 3 - Able to carry out items 1, 3, 5, 6, 8 through 10
- Possess an Inter-Provincial Machinist Trades Qualification or similar trade equivalency from another recognized national, state, or provincial body.

SUCCESS FACTORS
- Strictly adhering to required safety protocols.
- Producing quality aerospace parts in collaboration with the rest of the Machine Shop production cell.
- Working effectively both alone and in a team environment.
- Programming 2D/3D components and fixtures in CAM software (Mastercam).
- Standardizing and sustaining a clean and organized workspace.

**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS**:

- Must be able to meet all physical duties required of the department.

At De Havilland Canada, we aim to be inclusive and diverse and provide equal opportunity for employment. All qualified applicants, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, and disability, are encouraged to apply. De Havilland will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise your Talent Acquisition representative. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.