Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Structures

About the Company

Flexjet is a global leader in private aviation, offering access to a modern fleet of private aircraft through fractional ownership, leasing and jet cards. Its employees in North America and Europe work to give Flexjet aircraft owners the finest premium private jet travel experience.

Role Overview

Flexjet is looking for an experienced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer with Structures (AME S). The role works with aircraft structural materials, covering repair, installation, modification and inspection, and is responsible for the assembly, fit and installation of aircraft skins, frames and structural parts. Technicians assemble and install structures including sheet metal extrusions and composite structures, and know assembly jigs and tools. Future structural technicians will work with completed assemblies as systems integrators.

Key Responsibilities

• Work safely and efficiently at all times
• Apply general knowledge of aircraft structural fabrication, including repairing, modifying, refurbishing and fabricating structural and other components
• Work from mechanical drawings and other written instructions and design specifications, measuring accurately and finishing materials to a high level of quality and precision
• Perform work in a productive, diligent, careful and safe manner
• Complete special projects or other tasks as assigned; may be assigned to other areas of operations based on business or customer needs
• Comply with all administrative and health and safety policies and procedures, per legislation and company policy

Licences & Qualifications

• Transport Canada A.M.E. "S" licence
• Completion of secondary school
• Completion of college/CEGEP/vocational/technical training in structural repair

Experience

• A recognised apprenticeship programme completed and/or a minimum of 4+ years of related industry experience

Requirements

• Strong mathematical knowledge
• Able to read and interpret mechanical/engineering drawings and technical instructions
• Familiar with a variety of hand tools and sheet metal equipment
• Able to follow direction with minimal supervision
• Able to work as part of a team where tasks may be shared or reallocated daily
• Good mobility, manual dexterity and physical condition for working in confined areas of the aircraft
• Effective oral and written communication
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving ability
• Professional work habits at all times
• Excellent planning, organisation and coordination skills
• Excellent judgement and strong attention to detail

Working Hours

This is a full-time position; hours change with business needs and flexibility is required. Standard hours are currently 6:30 am to 6:30 pm on a modified 4-days-on, 4-days-off rotation. A second (night) shift is likely to be added in 2026. Working hours may change to meet operational requirements.

What We Offer

• Hourly rate: $40.00-$64.00
• 6% RRSP matching
• 10% deferred compensation
• 20% second-shift premium
• Health, medical, dental and life benefits

Working Conditions

• Regular periods of physical effort such as walking, standing, stooping, climbing and lifting material or equipment, some of it heavy or awkward
• Exposure to temperature variations and extremes, fumes, moving machinery, humidity and materials that can cause discomfort
• Repetitive hands-on tasks requiring sustained physical effort and manual dexterity
• Able to lift and carry up to 40 lb, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Able to wear protective equipment for extended periods, including particle masks, goggles, gloves, head bonnets and disposable protective suits
• Frequent need for concentrated attention where stimuli are changing
• Occasional direct and indirect pressure from deadlines, production quotas and accuracy demands

Additional Information

Category: Aircraft Maintenance and Support. Type: Full-time. Job ID 863. Flexjet is an equal-opportunity employer.