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Technician, Structures YOW

Ottawa, Ontario
Mid Level
full_time

About the role

Job Summary At Porter Airlines, a rewarding Aircraft Engineer career awaits.

Reporting to the Manager, Line Maintenance YOW, this position will provide support in the following areas below.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Sheet metal repairs including part fabrication, assembly, installation (on wing and in shop)
  • Damage assessment (pictures, dimensions, paperwork for submission to THD)
  • Work with DeHavilland and Embraer THD for repair requests
  • Fill out and sign off required paperwork (work cards and journey log book)
  • Keep clean and safe work area
  • Responsible for mentoring new structures technicians
  • Track and work with Planning in organizing structural repairs with repeat thresholds
  • Work closely with Bombardier In Service Engineering and the Technical Help Desk in requesting Repair Drawings
  • Provide recommendations to Bombardier ISE and THD should a Repair Drawings require an amendment
  • Develop and maintain a damage tracking system that may be used as a quick reference guide
  • Liaise with third party structural repair companies should extra man-power be required
  • Review all Bombardier Service Bulletins and other technical documents related to structures and implement as required
  • Actively participate in Porter’s Safety Management System (SMS) including reporting hazards and incidents encountered in daily operations; understand, comply and promote the Company Safety Policy
  • Acquire and maintain Airport Security Clearance, AVOP, Passport and full “G” driver’s license
  • Responsible for supporting AOG structural repairs system wide as required
  • Other duties as assigned

Behavioural Competencies

  • Concern for Safety: Identifying hazardous or potentially hazardous situations and taking appropriate action to maintain a safe environment for self and others.
  • Teamwork: Working collaboratively with others to achieve organizational goals.
  • Passenger/Customer Service: Providing service excellence to internal and/or external customers (passengers).
  • Initiative: Dealing with situations and issues proactively and persistently, seizing opportunities that arise.
  • Results Focus: Focusing efforts on achieving high quality results consistent with the organization’s standards.
  • Fostering Communication: Listening and communicating openly, honestly, and respectfully with different audiences, promoting dialogue and building consensus.

Qualifications

  • Must have 3 years of structural repair experience in the aviation industry
  • Must hold Aircraft Maintenance Engineers license, Cat S.
  • Must have a thorough knowledge of the SRM
  • High degree of accuracy
  • Strong analytical personality
  • Good working knowledge with Microsoft Office
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to travel internationally on short notice

Location

Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport - YOW)

Company Description Since 2006, Porter Airlines has been elevating the experience of economy air travel for every passenger, providing genuine hospitality with style, care and charm. Porter’s fleet of Embraer E195-E2 and De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft serves a North American network from Eastern Canada. Headquartered in Toronto, Porter is an Official 4 Star Airline® in the World Airline Star Rating®. Visit www.flyporter.com or follow @porterairlines on Instagram, Facebook and X.

About Porter Airlines Inc.

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Porter Airlines is Canada’s third-largest scheduled carrier, based at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. An Official 4 Star Airline® in the World Airline Star Rating® by Skytrax and rated top small airline in the world in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2013 Readers Choice Awards, Porter is committed to offering speed, convenience and service as part of a premium travel experience.

As the airline of choice for discerning short-haul passengers, our warm and effortless approach to hospitality, combined with our spotless service brings dignity and refinement back to flying.

Porter Airlines est le troisième plus important transporteur régulier au Canada, basé à l’aéroport Billy Bishop de Toronto. Porter est une compagnie aérienne officielle 4 étoiles dans le Classement mondial des compagnies aériennes© établi par Skytrax et il est classé au premier rang mondial dans la catégorie des petites compagnies aériennes dans le Choix des lecteurs de Condé Nast Traveler 2013.

Porter est engagé à offrir la commodité, la rapidité et le service dans les voyages aériens. En tant que compagnie aérienne de choix pour les passagers exigeants de vols de courte durée, notre hospitalité chaleureuse et sans effort, combinée à notre service impeccable, apporte dignité et raffinement aux vols aériens.