Aviation Life Support Equipment Engineer

Employer: ITPS Canada Ltd.

Position: Aviation Life Support Equipment Engineer

Vacancies: 2 (This posting reflects an ongoing opportunity for future openings).

Terms of Employment: Full-time / Permanent

Location: London, Ontario & North Bay, Ontario

Employment Address:

• 2410 Blair Blvd, London, Ontario N5V 3Z9
• 30 Roundel Road, North Bay, Ontario, P1C 0B7

Hours of Work: 40 hours/week

Language: English

Benefits:

• Eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or salary increases in accordance with company policy.
• Company contributory medical top-up scheme and five weeks paid vacation annually.
• Eligible for Employment Assistance Program
• Eligible for basic life insurance
• Eligible for extended healthcare, prescription drugs, paramedical, vision and dental insurance
• Eligible for travel insurance

Salary: $94,000 - $105,000 CAD per annum

Contact: Contact: Please send resumes to melanie.obrien@itpscanada.com and include “Aviation Life Support Equipment Engineer” in the email subject line

About Us:

ITPS has been operating in London, Ontario since 2001. The company is one of nine internationally recognized and highly specialized Test Pilot Schools in the world. ITPS specializes in flight test training and consulting services. Specifically, ITPS offers a range of training courses for Test Pilots and Flight Test Engineers. ITPS has an established track record of providing cost-effective flight test training to air forces and civilian industries around the world. The training reflects lessons learned during many years of flight-testing airplanes and helicopters for manufacturers, as well as military and civilian institutions. The clients include air forces and aeronautical institutions from around the world. For more on ITPS, its products and services, refer to the company’s website, at www.itpscanada.com.

Position Overview

ITPS is looking for Aviation Life Support Equipment Engineers to join our Aviation Life Support Equipment Departments, where you will be primarily involved in the maintenance of flight equipment including parachutes, ejection seats, flight helmets, oxygen masks, and other life-saving equipment used in the day-to-day operations at ITPS and ITTC. Our ideal candidates will have an eye for detail, meticulous work ethic, and the ability to problem solve issues with partial or incomplete information

Duties:

• Participating as an ALSE member on the safety council and in air safety meetings;
• Taking inventory of ITPS ALSE equipment on fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft;
• Onboarding survival equipment requirements as per Transport Canada regulation;
• Numbering/IDing ITPS ALSE equipment for recording;
• Issuing and returning record procedures for ITPS ALSE equipment;
• Ensuring compatibility of the ITPS ALSE equipment with aircraft;
• Periodic inspection schedules for all ITPS ALSE equipment on and off aircraft;
• Conducting equipment inspection, fitting, adjustment, and aircrew instruction in survival, use and care of the support equipment;
• Inspecting, maintaining, and evaluating life support equipment and activities, to include receipt, handling and storage of the life support equipment;
• Using appropriate references and other publications to maintain appropriate and thorough records, maintenance and inspection forms, training aids, and on-board aircraft survival equipment;
• Assisting in the safety of the shop, hanger, and flight line;
• Conducting life support and survival continuation training for assigned personnel;
• Planning and performing inspections on ITPS ALSE equipment for aircrews as per established procedures;
• Carrying out periodic inspections on various survival equipment used by ITPS;
• Maintaining the ITPS ALSE inventory;
• Fitting new ITPS students and aircrew with ALSE equipment;
• Ordering the required equipment for new personnel as directed;
• Performing repairs on ALSE equipment, as detailed in established procedures;
• Participating in seat removal/installations as required;
• Acting as Subject Matter Expert (SME) on all ALSE related topics, including the ejection seat;
• Maintaining the ALSE Support Centre in a clean and tidy condition;
• Pursuing initiatives to improve ALSE equipment in an economical fashion;
• Performing general administrative duties related to the ALSE Support Centre’s operations;
• Carrying out dinghy drill and emergency egress training for ITPS students and aircrew personnel;
• Developing and performing training on ITPS ALSE equipment inspections for other ITPS technicians;
• Maintaining compliance with all ITPS policies and procedures;
• If available, assisting in flight line prep and procedures; and
• Performing other duties as instructed by the supervisor.

Requirements:

• Completion of a two to three-year college program in avionics or electronics or equivalent training from a military institution or otherwise.
• 5+ years of related Egress experience.
• Martin Baker Type Ejection Seat Maintenance experience or training preferred.
• VS1-BRI-8 U2 Type Seats -Level 2 Maintenance experience or training preferred.
• Must have completed Parachute Rigger course.
• Experience in the use of Special Test Equipment.
• Preference will be given to candidates who have experience with the following:
• Fitment and removal of Ejection Seats and safety Equipment.

• Maintaining accurate Records and Log-cards
• Training all personnel entering the Aircraft Cockpit fitted with Active Seats.
• Level 1, 2 and 3 Briefing Pilots, Students and Ground crew.
• Training First Responders (Airport Fire Crew) in Rescue Procedures.

• Equipment related certification is an asset.
• Leadership, communication and people skills and the ability to accept responsibility.
• Attention to detail and results oriented.
• Must be able to pass a background check and undergo required fingerprinting.

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