Aircraft Structures AME

Aircraft Structures AME

POSITION LOCATION: FORT ERIE, ONTARIO

The Aircraft Structures AME is responsible for installing structural components and modifications, repairing/troubleshooting customer or company owned aircraft and assisting with the manufacturing of detailed parts when necessary.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Aircraft Completions

• Lead the install of structural components and/or modifications to aircraft according to AHCA drawings, vendor drawings, and STC kits.

• Manufacture components (i.e. brackets, angles, etc.) according to engineering drawings when necessary to support aircraft completion work.

• When required, complete composite modifications to aircraft components in addition to metallic modifications.

• Support the Quality Assurance department with inspections on new and used aircraft and/or components to determine compliance with AMM and TCCA standards.

• Instruct and mentor the Aircraft Structures Apprentice.

• Utilize various powered tools to rivet, cut, drill and install components directly onto the aircraft.

• Support the Aircraft Maintenance Engineer with the initial aircraft teardown in preparation of aircraft modifications.

• Complete field service repairs for customer owned aircraft as required by AHCA.

• Assist in manufacturing detailed aircraft parts by supporting the metallic manufacturing department when required.

• Support the transportation of the aircraft through various stages of the completions process utilizing the aircraft dolly.

• Ensure problems or changes regarding drawings/installations are brought to the attention of the department’s supervisor, Quality Assurance, or Engineering.

• Ensure work is carried out efficiently using the appropriate maintenance practices and standards (e.g. aircraft maintenance manuals, Transport Canada regulations and AHCA standards) and is done so in a safe manner.

• Production Organization

• Maintain correct daily time booking in SAP by scanning in and out of work orders.

• Complete work order sign outs for all tasks requiring completion within the work order book.

• Record all snags/defects/deficiencies found during the aircraft assembly process in the work order book.

• Ensure work packages are complete and present prior to beginning aircraft production i.e. various documentation, parts/components required for production, work instructions.

• Ensure production bay remains neat, tidy, organized and free from FOD prior to beginning aircraft production.

• Complete daily tool check on company issued tool boxes in accordance with internal FOD policies/procedures.

• Maintain cleanliness of the work area and hangar through end of day clean up ensuring 5S is obtained on a daily basis including verification of/accounting for all tooling returned to applicable shop toolboxes.

• Training/Continual Learning

• In addition to formal training, maintain currency and updating of knowledge through self-study.

• Remain current on changes to internal (AG) and external (TCCA) service bulletins and safety alerts.

• POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Completion of a Transport Canada approved Aircraft Structures Maintenance program.
• TCCA AME License.

Experience

• 3 years’ experience as a licensed technician working in aircraft maintenance.

• Field experience maintaining Airbus products is considered an asset.

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Eligible to enroll in the Canadian Controlled Goods Program through successful screening.

• Literacy Skills; able to read and interpret technical drawings, instructions, and manuals.

• Able to follow instructions and standards for product quality and report non-conformances and quality concerns.

• Follow company/industry safety regulations and guidelines; offer solutions, report concerns and proactively engage in product and personal safety.

• Able to work within a team environment on day to day circumstances.

• Able to identify and solve common problems during the aircraft completion process.

• Able to meet deadlines and work under pressure.

• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to communicate issues/snags to Lead Hand, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer.

• AHCA is committed to inclusivity; therefore, accommodations can be made available for all applicants, except where a bona fide occupational requirement applies.

• This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.