Job Description: WE’RE LOOKING FOR AN AVIONICS AME-E TECHNICIAN Location: Fort Erie, ON Position Summary: The Avionics AME-E Technician is responsible for leading the avionics installation, setup and testing of navigation, radio and electrical equipment on the aircraft while ensuring the work is carried out in accordance to Airbus and Transport Canada Standards. Primary Position Responsibilities: Installation and testing of Avionics Wire Harnesses and Equipment: Manage Avionics installations and projects as assigned. Work closely with sheet metal and mechanical teams to meet deadlines. Create wire lists for wire harness manufacturing from drawings. Use laser wire printer to produce specific coded wire and build wire harnesses to conform to Aircraft configuration. Install AHCA manufactured harnesses and avionics equipment boxes on aircraft in accordance with manuals and drawings. Install externally supplied harnesses and equipment as per specific aircraft configuration and install manuals. Collaborate with the engineering department in making revisions to drawings to ensure they are correct to the installation. Program, code, and configure equipment as required for operation by completing software downloads for basic aircraft systems and radios, ensuring updates to systems are completed and are the correct revision level prior to aircraft testing. Carry out all required ground and flight testing to ensure correct operation of systems. Perform pitot static and transponder tests prior to flight and sign log entries confirming completion. Troubleshoot avionics systems for snags found during/after installation and testing. Reference and understand internal and external systems manuals to ensure information is readily accessible during both the installation and function check. Inspect and repair installations as required and carry out quality assurance checks in conjunction with the Quality department. Production Organization: Maintain correct daily time booking in SAP by scanning in and out of work orders. Complete work order sign outs for all tasks requiring completion within the work order book. Record all snags/defects/deficiencies found during the aircraft assembly process in the work order book. Ensure work packages are complete and present prior to beginning aircraft production i.e. various documentation, parts/components required for production, work instructions. Ensure production bay remains neat, tidy, organized and free from FOD prior to beginning aircraft production. Complete daily tool check on company issued tool boxes in accordance with internal FOD policies/procedures. Maintain cleanliness of the work area and hangar through end of day clean up ensuring 5S is obtained on a daily basis including verification of/accounting for all tooling returned to applicable shop toolboxes. Training/Continual Learning: In addition to formal training, maintain currency and updating of knowledge through self-study. Participate in/complete recurrent aircraft type training upon AHCA request. Remain current on changes to internal (AG) and external (TCCA) service bulletins and safety alerts. Position Requirements Education: Completion of a Transport Canada approved Aircraft Avionics Maintenance program. TCCA AME-E License. Experience: 3 years’ experience working on aircraft. 2 years’ experience completing avionics installations. Experience with Garmin series avionics equipment is an asset. Previous experience on Airbus products is an asset. Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities: Eligible to enrol in the Canadian Controlled Goods Program through successful screening. Literacy Skills; able to read and interpret technical drawings, instructions, and manuals. Able to follow instructions and standards for product quality and report non-conformances and quality concerns. Follow company/industry safety regulations and guidelines; offer solutions, report concerns and proactively engage in product and personal safety. Able to work within and lead in a team environment on day to day circumstances. Able to identify and solve common problems during aircraft completion process. Able to meet deadlines and work under pressure. Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to rectify and communicate issues/snags to Lead Hand, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer. Communication Skills (Spoken, Written, Influencing, Proficiency in Other Languages): Bilingualism (French-English) an asset. Technical Systems Proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft Office 2010 & Google Suite Applications. This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth. Company: Airbus Helicopters Canada Ltd Employment Type: Permanent ------- Experience Level: Professional Job Family: Assembly & Integration By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com. At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking. Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide. 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