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We are seeking a highly skilled Propulsion Engineer to join the Air Canada Maintenance (ACM) team. This position is responsible for in-service reliability, configuration management, cost control and process improvement. This position will also be responsible for the management of the maintenance program and configuration of the assigned aircraft engineering discipline.
This engineering job includes direct support to the operations, therefore travel and off hours support is required.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering is an asset), or other technical discipline or equivalent.
- Must be a member (or eligible) of a professional engineering association.
- 5+ years of engineering experience, with aviation industry experience an asset.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral in English – French is an asset.
- Team player with effective interpersonal skills and strong customer focus.
- Pride in accuracy and good work presentation.
- Self-starter requiring minimum supervision with good decision-making ability.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and ability to co-ordinate details to successful conclusion.
- Excellent organizational, time management and prioritization skills. Sound judgment and initiative.
- Must be able to work independently, multi-task, work under pressure and accommodate changing priorities.
- Solid knowledge of most commonly used PC software, including Office applications, MS Project.
- Willingness to be on call and to work flexible hours when needed.
- Willingness to travel for training, industry meetings, etc.
- Must be clear of any restrictions which will prevent entry into other countries.
- Demonstrate punctuality and dependability to support overall team success in a fast-paced environment.
Assets:
- In depth knowledge and relevant experience with aircraft propulsion systems.
- A current or prior Transport Canada recognized delegation (DE521) in the powerplant specialty.
- Knowledge of turbomachinery hardware and common repair techniques.
- Experience in creating and maintaining aero engine maintenance programs, build specifications and repair orders (work scopes).
- Experience in diagnosing and troubleshooting engine operational or performance issues.
Conditions of Employment:
Candidates must be eligible to work in the country of interest, at the time any offer of employment is made and seeking any required work permits/visas or other authorizations which may be required is the sole responsibility of the candidates applying for this position.
Linguistic Requirements
Based on equal qualifications, preference will be given to bilingual candidates.
Diversity and Inclusion
Air Canada is strongly committed to Diversity and Inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding work environment which highlights employees’ unique contributions to our company’s success.
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all to help us build a diverse workforce which reflects the diversity of our customers, and communities, in which we live and serve.
Air Canada thanks all candidates for their interest; however only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.
