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Aircraft Maintenance Engineer – (CAT 01)

  • St. John's, NL
  • On-site
  • Posted Jun 16, 2026
  • 1 position

$45 / hour

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Employment type
Full-time
Experience level
Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education
High school
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week

Job summary

Responsible for performing airframe maintenance using correct tools, methods, and techniques. This includes troubleshooting via schematic diagrams and utilizing diagnostic tools in a high-stress environment.

Job details

Location: St. john's, NL, Canada (Onsite) Salary: Based on experience - Junior Mechanic: $32.83/hour - Aircraft Technician: up to $46.59/hour Branch: Techops Category: Unionized (IAMAW) Shift Premium: Midnight - $2.50 for each hour worked between 23:00 and 7:00. Being part of Air Canada is to become part of an iconic Canadian symbol. Are you passionate about reaching new heights, teamwork and making a meaningful contribution? Let your career take flight by joining our diverse and vibrant team at the leading edge of passenger aviation. Air Canada is presently looking for dynamic individuals to fill the permanent full-time positions of Aircraft Technicians or at our St. John's Maintenance Centre. Aircraft Technicians / Aircraft Maintenance Engineers are responsible for airframe maintenance and should have the following skill sets: Ability to use the correct tools, methods, techniques and equipment required to perform aircraft maintenance. Candidates should be able to read and understand various schematic diagrams for maintenance troubleshooting and be proficient with computers and diagnostic tools. Individuals need to be "team players" with excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to maintain a customer focused attitude in a demanding, high stress environment. Please take 2 minutes to watch the following video with more information about the Aircraft Technician/Aircraft Maintenance Engineer role: https://vimeo.com/1086935283/87320bbc10 Your benefits As one of the leading employers in Canada, we like to ensure our employees are well rewarded with a range of benefits including: Air Canada staff love to travel and we have one of the most generous employee travel programs in the industry. You will be eligible for travel privileges for yourself and other eligible persons once you’ve completed twenty-eight (28) weeks of service. We value your wellbeing which is why we offer a wide variety of benefit plans, including health and dental, for you and your family. Training and development tools to help unlock your full potential. High School diploma. You must have completed a recognized apprenticeship program, and/or have a least 4 years industry related experience. Possession of a Transport Canada AME M2 or M1 license (Mandatory) Possession of valid driver's license (Mandatory) Able to successfully pass the pre-employment qualifying exam, physical and a security check. Be available to work night, evenings and days including weekends and holidays. Night shift is the permanent position for this posting. Possibility to change with seniority. Ability to Pass and obtain an airside vehicle operator’s permit (Mandatory) Possession of a restricted radio operators permit (aviation). Demonstrate punctuality and dependability to support overall team success in a fast-paced environment. Must be able to obtain and maintain any applicable transportation security clearances and additional authorizations. Please refer to Transport Canada site for more details Employees in this role, conduct safety-critical work and as such, Air Canada medical standards must be met in order to qualify for the role. Candidates will be subject to a medical evaluation, including a drug and alcohol test and are expected to be free of any intoxicating substances. Candidates must be eligible to work in the country of interest at the time any offer of employment is made and are responsible for obtaining any required work permits, visas, or other authorizations necessary for employment. Prior to their start date, candidates will also need to provide proof of their eligibility to work in the country of interest. Assets Endorsements on Air Canada aircraft type. Current security clearance. 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.

What you’ll do

Responsible for performing airframe maintenance using correct tools, methods, and techniques. This includes troubleshooting via schematic diagrams and utilizing diagnostic tools in a high-stress environment.

Requirements

Requires a Transport Canada AME M2 license, a valid driver's license, and a high school diploma with a recognized apprenticeship or 4 years of experience. Candidates must pass medical, security, and physical evaluations and be available for permanent night shifts.

Benefits

• Employee travel programs • Health insurance • Dental insurance • Training and development tools

Listed skills

  • Teamwork · Preferred
  • written communication · Preferred
  • Troubleshooting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Airframe Maintenance
  • Troubleshooting
  • Schematic Diagram Reading
  • Computer Proficiency
  • Diagnostic Tools
  • Written Communication
  • Verbal Communication
  • Customer Focus
  • Teamwork

Job areas

  • Transportation
  • Engineering
  • Trades

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