Aircraft Certification Authority (ACA) E and M2- YOW

At Porter Airlines, a rewarding Aircraft Engineer career awaits! Porter is offering Relocation Assistance up to a maximum of $10,000 for successful candidates located outside of Ottawa.

Reporting to the Manager, Line Maintenance, The Aircraft Certification Authority (ACA) will work in support of Porter’s fleet in a line maintenance environment.

• Troubleshoot aircraft mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic systems to identify problems and adjust and repair systems according to specifications, technical drawings, approved manuals and established procedures

• Repair aircraft mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic systems
• Install or modify aircraft engines, mechanical, hydraulic, flight control, fuel and pneumatic systems
• Dismantle airframes, aircraft engines or other aircraft systems for repair, and cleaning, and reassemble
• Perform and document scheduled and unscheduled maintenance
• 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
• Ensure company offices and vehicles are kept organized and in working order
• Carry out any task assigned by Maintenance Operations Control

• Assist on the ramp as required

• 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.

• Possession of a Transport Canada Aircraft Maintenance Engineer License (M2 or E rating) required;

• Proven technical aptitude with at least 2 years’ experience and/or endorsed on DASH 8-Q400 and/or Embraer Regional Jets and/or equivalent type of aircraft preferred
• Experience working on a wide range of airframe systems such as electrical, navigation, flight controls and turbine engines
• Ability to frequently climb, kneel and crawl into tight spaces
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to obtain necessary Transport Canada security clearances and driver’s airside license within 6 months from date of hire
• Full unrestricted driver’s license with a clean abstract required
• Successfully complete the company background and pre-employment screening tests
• Flexibility to work shifts and overtime