Aircraft Structures Technician

Benelux Tek Aerospace, a well-known multinational company in the aerospace industry with operations in the United States and Canada is looking for the following position in British Columbia or the surrounding areas.

Position: Aircraft Structures Technician

Location: Kelowna, BC

Benelux Tek Aerospace has exciting opportunities for full-time Aircraft Structures Technicians in Kelowna, BC to work with a company that is proud to deliver innovative aircraft solutions for corporate, commercial, and military customers worldwide.

Aircraft Structures Technicians perform line and heavy maintenance as well as repairs and modifications. In this role, you can be working on interior modifications, cargo door installations, winglet installations, cargo conversions, air tanker conversions, and other interesting projects on a wide variety of aircraft Boeing 737, 757, and 767.

Responsibilities

Aircraft Structural Technicians are expected to be able to demonstrate a high level of technical proficiency and perform the following functions:

Technical

• Inspection and completing repairs of aircraft structures in accordance with Service Bulletins (SB), Airworthiness Directives (AD), Aircraft Manuals and Engineering drawings
  

• Inspection and assessment of corrosion and damage to aircraft structures
  

• Design and layout repairs according to the Structural Repair Manual (SRM)
  

• Construction and set up of jigs and fixtures
  

• Sealant of metal and composite surfaces
  

• Installation of fasteners
  

• Treatment of metals and corrosion
  

• Assembly and fitting of parts
  

• Repair, replace, and modify metal alloy and composite structures
  

• Fabrication of sheet metal parts
  

• Ability to source and use correct composite materials for bonding a fastener or simple repair
  

• Understanding of aircraft fastener codes and uses/installations
  

• Source appropriate calibrated tooling for the jobs
  

Documentation & Administration

• Ensures appropriate documentation is completed accurately and on time and submitted to a Senior Technician or Shift Lead for ACA approval
  

• Sources required technical information in maintenance manuals
  

• Ability to complete ERP processes and procedures correctly
  

• Safety
  

Applying safe work practices in all job duties, including:

• Wearing all appropriate PPE (personal protective equipment)
  

• Understanding and applying the Risk Management System
  

• Understanding and applying Health & Safety Policies
  

• Maintaining good housekeeping and cleanliness standards
  

• Understanding and applying safe handling practices with the aircraft
  

REQUIREMENTS

Certification & Experience

• Transport Canada Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures) License and minimum 3 years experience performing maintenance and/or modifications on commercial aircraft, including large Boeing Aircraft; or
  

• Equivalent license from a foreign country (would be considered unlicensed in Canada) and minimum 5 years of experience performing maintenance and/or modifications on commercial aircraft, including large Boeing Aircraft 737, 757, 767.
  

• Minimum of 7 years experience performing maintenance and/or modifications on commercial aircraft, including large Boeing Aircraft.
  

• Unlicensed mechanics are expected to have the willingness and qualifications to obtain a Transport Canada license within 1 year.
  

Skills

• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
  

• Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail
  

• Ability to learn and understand the companys organizational systems and workflow
  

• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team
  

• Good oral and written communication skills
  

• Able to effectively train apprentices
  

• Ability to accept constructive criticism
  

• Basic computer skills and familiarity with Intranet
  

• Willing to pursue additional company training as required
  

Other

• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position
  

• Flexibility to work any type of shift rotation
  

• Work is conducted in English
  

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
  

Requirements

• 3-5+ years of experience or equivalent
  

• Human Factors and WHMIS Certificates
  

• AME license preferred, but not required
  

Benefits

Option one: Relocation and LOA

• $42/hr for Unlicensed AMEs
  

• $47/hr for Licensed AMEs
  

• $110/day (7 days a week) Living Out Allowance (LOA)
  

• $500 relocation for anyone relocating from Ontario, Quebec, or Eastern Provinces
  

Option two: Accommodation Covered & Per Diem

• $41/hr for Unlicensed AMEs
  

• $46/hr for Licensed AMEs
  

• $40/ day (workdays only) Per Diem
  

• Luxury, Furnished Condo to be covered by Benelux Tek Aerospace
  

Requirements

Benefits

Option one: Relocation and LOA

$42/hr for Unlicensed AMEs
$47/hr for Licensed AMEs

$110/day (7 days a week) Living Out Allowance (LOA)
$500 relocation for anyone relocating from Ontario, Quebec, or Eastern Provinces


Option two: Accommodation Covered & Per Diem

$41/hr for Unlicensed AMEs
$46/hr for Licensed AMEs
$40/ day (work days only) Per Diem

Luxury, Furnished Condo to be covered by Benelux Tek Aerospace