Ame Apprentice

**AME Apprentice**
**LOCATION **YQT

**STATUS **Full Time - Union
**DEPARTMENT **Maintenance

**SHIFT **Days - 1 week rotational, 7 am - 7 pm

**Job Summary**

The Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) APPRENTICE maintains, repairs, overhauls, modifies, and tests aircraft structural, mechanical, and hydraulic systems under the direct guidance of a licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer.

**Job Duties and Responsibilities**
- Troubleshoot aircraft structural, mechanical, or hydraulic systems to identify problems and adjust and repair systems according to specifications, technical drawings, manuals, and established procedures.
- Repair and overhaul aircraft structural, mechanical, or hydraulic systems
- Install or modify aircraft engines and mechanical, hydraulic, flight control, fuel, and pneumatic systems.
- Dismantle airframes, aircraft engines or other aircraft systems for repair, overhaul, and cleaning, and reassemble.
- Perform and document routine maintenance.
- Foster a healthy working environment and promote a positive climate within the workplace.
- Perform and uphold Wasaya’s Customer Care Commitments to both internal and external customers.
- Completing any required training prior to the due date.
- Assist with aircraft movements and ensure all aircraft that are outside are properly marked with safety cones.
- Obtain and maintain a valid RAIC and AVOP.
- Ensure proper tool control is followed.
- Ensure all paperwork is completed clearly and accurately.
- Abide by the rules set in the CBA.
- Any other related duties as assigned.

**Minimum Skills and Qualifications**
- Transport Canada approved Aircraft Maintenance Course or relevant experience through
- International Correspondence School (ICS)
- Experience working on any of the following airframes: B1900D, Dash 8, ATR-42/72, PC12/45 and C208 are an asset.
- A strong safety-minded approach to work
- Excellent troubleshooting skills
- Able to work in a team environment, as well as unsupervised.
- Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Able to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally always.
- The ability to communicate in Oji-Cree or Ojibway is an asset.
- Previous airline experience is an asset.
- Experience with and/or knowledge of First Nations Organizations is an asset.

**Working Conditions**
- Occasional travel is required.
- Weekend, evening, and nightshift work may be required.
- Hazards associated with trade.
- May be exposed to loud noise, dirt, oil, and fumes.
- Overtime as required.
- Indoor and outdoor work is required.
- May be required to work in confined spaces.
- Safety equipment will be required (PPE)

**Physical Requirements**
- Ability to lift or move up to 50lbs.
- Manual dexterity is required to use desktop computers and peripherals.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Apprenticeship

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift

**Education**:

- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (required)

Work Location: In person