YWG - Apprentice AME

Position Summary

Reporting to the Crew Chief and the Maintenance Manager, the Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Apprentice’s primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, servicing, inspecting, repairing and performing mechanical maintenance to an aircraft before it is considered airworthy.

Personal Characteristics

• Mechanical aptitude, trainable
• Strong knowledge of basic hand tools
• Highly flexible, with the ability to respond quickly in a dynamic environment
• Professional and respectful, with a positive work attitude
• Timely with a high level of commitment to on-time performance is essential
• Motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• High level of respect, understanding and regard for First Nations communities

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Perform Scheduled and Unscheduled maintenance on aircraft
• Marshal and tow aircraft
• Reconfigure aircraft interiors from passenger to cargo to medivac
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Minimum Education, Experience and Certifications

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) equivalent
• Must be able to obtain and maintain any applicable transportation security clearances and additional authorizations
• Indigenous and Cultural Awareness Training considered an asset

Working Conditions

• Physically able to perform all listed job duties
• Travel by aircraft and other means as required by role
• Work in a shop environment with full range of movement including, but not limited to, bending, sitting, standing, lifting to a maximum of 50lbs, pushing and pulling daily
• Repetitive tasks
• Various shifts at a fast pace in order to meet service level requirements of the airline