Base Engineer (Aircraft Certification Authority) - Calgary (YYC)

Reporting to the Manager, Line Maintenance, Base Engineer, YYC will work in support of Porter’s fleet in a line maintenance environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Troubleshoot aircraft structural, mechanical or hydraulic systems to identify problems and adjust and repair systems according to specifications, technical drawings, approved manuals and established procedures

• Repair and overhaul aircraft structural, mechanical or hydraulic systems 

• Install or modify aircraft engines, 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 scheduled and unscheduled maintenance 

• Order and maintain inventory of parts and supplies

• Maintenance of GSE.

• Actively participate in Porter’s Safety Management System (SMS) including, reporting hazards and incidents encountered in daily operations; understand, comply and promote the Company Safety Policy

• Ensure company offices and vehicles are kept organized and in working order.

• Carry out any task assigned by Maintenance Operations Control.

• Assist on the ramp as required

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Concern for Safety: Identifying hazardous or potentially hazardous situations and taking appropriate action to maintain a safe environment for self and others.

• Teamwork: Working collaboratively with others to achieve organizational goals.

• Passenger/Customer Service: Providing service excellence to internal and/or external customers (passengers).

• Initiative: Dealing with situations and issues proactively and persistently, seizing opportunities that arise.

• Results Focus: Focusing efforts on achieving high high-quality consistent with the organization’s standards.

• Fostering Communication: Listening and communicating openly, honestly, and respectfully with different audiences, promoting dialogue and building consensus.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possession of a Transport Canada Aircraft Maintenance Engineer License (M2 rating) required;

• Proven technical aptitude with at least 2 years’ experience and/or endorsed on DASH 8– 400 and/or Embraer Regional Jets and/or equivalent type of aircraft preferred.

• Experience working on a wide range of airframe systems such as electrical, navigation, flight controls and turbine engines.

• Ability to frequently climb, kneel and crawl into tight spaces.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

• Ability to obtain necessary Transport Canada security clearances and driver’s airside license within 6 months from date of hire.

• Full unrestricted driver’s license with a clean abstract required.

• Successfully complete the company background and pre-employment screening tests.

• Flexibility to work shifts and overtime.

• Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination

LOCATION: Calgary (Calgary International Airport - YYC)