Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Job Description

About the Company Babcock is an international defence company providing support and product solutions to enhance customers' defence capabilities and critical assets. Its Canadian team combines local talent and expertise with global knowledge and experience from operations in the United Kingdom, Europe, Australasia and Africa. Working here helps ensure that Canada's critical services and assets are available, reliable and capable for defence and civil customers, contributing to Babcock's purpose of creating a safe and secure world, together. Babcock is a people business, offering a challenging and rewarding work environment with the support needed to deliver and thrive alongside inclusive teams. The Babcock Principles form the foundation of how the company delivers better outcomes for its culture, customers and communities: Be Curious, Think: Outcomes, Be Kind, Collaborate, Be Courageous, and Own and Deliver. Role Overview Aircraft Maintenance Engineer based in Winnipeg, Manitoba (Band 5b). Expected salary: $68,806 to $114,709. To determine the final salary, Babcock considers a variety of factors including the successful candidate's skills and experience and internal equity; the final base salary offer is at the company's sole discretion and is presented as part of a competitive total compensation package. Normal work schedule: 1 October to 1 April, Monday to Friday day shift; 1 April to 1 October, two weeks away from base and two weeks off. The schedule varies slightly depending on operational requirements. Key Responsibilities Work on CL-215/CL-415 water bomber aircraft and Commander 690s. Maintain, adjust, modify, test, diagnose and repair an aircraft's mechanical or structural systems. Work with specialised aviation and power tools, computers and diagnostic equipment. Conduct scheduled maintenance tasks. Mentor AME apprentices. Keep timely and accurate records of repair and maintenance activities conducted. Carefully observe all procedures, rules and regulations when performing any task. Be thoroughly familiar with, and put to use, safety procedures and safe work practices, and use the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for each task. Follow company tool control procedures and maintain a clean, productive work area. Work efficiently alone and as part of a team. Read, understand and adhere to the Safety & Health Policy Statement, the Company Occupational Health & Safety Manual, and company policies and procedures. Use the company reporting system to report any hazard, incident or accident. Enter labour accurately in the labour tracking system for all tasks performed. Perform work in accordance with all Transport Canada guidelines. Other duties as assigned. Requirements Good organisational skills. Good written and spoken English. Physical ability to sit or crouch for extended periods, and to walk and/or stand for extended periods. Physical dexterity to allow working in confined spaces, and the ability to work at heights. Ability and willingness to work shift work and to travel for up to four weeks at a time. Eligible for an Airport Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC), AVOP and ITAR clearance. Able to obtain a Canadian passport. Valid driver's licence. Licences & Qualifications A valid M1 and/or M2 AME licence. Experience Experience with CL-215/CL-415 aircraft is an asset. Experience with Garrett turbine powered aircraft is an asset. Demonstrated experience working on WinAir or other similar maintenance programmes. What We Offer Health and wellbeing: 100% employer-paid health and dental premiums; a Wellness benefit promoting healthy lifestyles; an Employee and Family Assistance Plan (EFAP); and a maternity/parental leave top-up payment. Planning for the future: Babcock Canada matches a portion of earnings towards the RRSP/DPSP programme, and colleagues can contribute directly to a TFSA. Time off: competitive annual vacation plus additional time off during the holiday closure. Growth and recognition: a comprehensive colleague recognition programme and bonus programme, plus training, support for professional development and professional membership dues. Additional Information Babcock is committed to promoting a workforce without boundaries that welcomes everyone to contribute to its success, and can provide accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process on request. Babcock Canada acknowledges that the land on which it operates across Canada is the unceded territory of Indigenous Peoples and is committed to building meaningful and mutually beneficial relationships with Indigenous Peoples. This posting is for an existing vacancy. Applicants should apply online via the Babcock International careers website.

Requirements

• Work on CL-215/CL-415 water bomber aircraft and Commander 690s.
• Maintain, adjust, modify, test, diagnose and repair an aircraft's mechanical or structural systems.
• Work with specialised aviation and power tools, computers and diagnostic equipment.
• Conduct scheduled maintenance tasks.
• Mentor AME apprentices.
• Keep timely and accurate records of repair and maintenance activities conducted.
• Carefully observe all procedures, rules and regulations when performing any task.
• Be thoroughly familiar with, and put to use, safety procedures and safe work practices, and use the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for each task.
• Follow company tool control procedures and maintain a clean, productive work area.
• Work efficiently alone and as part of a team.
• Read, understand and adhere to the Safety & Health Policy Statement, the Company Occupational Health & Safety Manual, and company policies and procedures.
• Use the company reporting system to report any hazard, incident or accident.
• Enter labour accurately in the labour tracking system for all tasks performed.
• Perform work in accordance with all Transport Canada guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Good organisational skills.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Physical ability to sit or crouch for extended periods, and to walk and/or stand for extended periods.
• Physical dexterity to allow working in confined spaces, and the ability to work at heights.
• Ability and willingness to work shift work and to travel for up to four weeks at a time.
• Eligible for an Airport Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC), AVOP and ITAR clearance.
• Able to obtain a Canadian passport.
• Valid driver's licence.
• A valid M1 and/or M2 AME licence.
• Experience with CL-215/CL-415 aircraft is an asset.

Benefits

• Health and wellbeing: 100% employer-paid health and dental premiums; a Wellness benefit promoting healthy lifestyles; an Employee and Family Assistance Plan (EFAP); and a maternity/parental leave top-up payment.
• Growth and recognition: a comprehensive colleague recognition programme and bonus programme, plus training, support for professional development and professional membership dues.