Job Summary:
Reporting to the Shop Supervisor, the Shop Technician is responsible for the repair and maintenance of aircraft parts and components.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Carry out repair and maintenance on aircraft parts and components such as aircraft batteries, wheels, leading edges, engines, propellers, auxiliary power units and commissary equipment.
- Perform maintenance under the supervision of the Shop Lead ACA to the level required to obtain a Shop Certification Authority (SCA)
- Complete and certify repair orders
- Ensure that all documentation used for the repair of parts/components are to the latest amendment (aircraft batteries, tires and wheels)
- Ensure safety rules, regulations and precautions are being observed by all employees
- Ensure the shop is tidy at the end of the shift
- Maintain shop equipment/tools in good working condition
- Assist in “on the job” training for new employees and apprentices
- Maintain yourself up to date with technical information required by the shop
- 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
- Attend training as mandated by the company
- Assist in AOG line maintenance
- Other duties as assigned
- 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.
- Completion of secondary school is required
- A college diploma in aircraft maintenance from a Transport Canada approved educational facility
- Valid Ontario full “G” driver’s license (or out of province equivalent) and a clean driver's abstract
- Mechanical experience an asset
- Able to lift at least 23kg
- Has completed approved training on the applicable parts/components
- Must also be knowledgeable of the provision set in the Canadian Aviation Regulations for the proper performance of his/her duties
- Ability to work on a permanent basis in Canada
- Ability to make decisions and meet deadlines while handling multiple responsibilities
- Dependability (must have a clear attendance record and reliable on time reporting for work)
- Energetic and a self-starter
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Must be able to obtain an unrestricted airport security pass
- Able to work cohesively as part of a team
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 Twitter.