Structures AME Apprentice

Job Description

About the Company Babcock is an international defence company providing support and product solutions that enhance its customers' defence capabilities and critical assets. The Canadian team combines its own expertise with global knowledge from operations in the United Kingdom, Europe, Australasia and Africa, helping ensure that Canada's critical services and assets are available, reliable and capable for defence and civil customers. Babcock's principles shape how it works: Be Curious, Think: Outcomes, Be Kind, Collaborate, Be Courageous, and Own and Deliver. Role Overview Babcock Canada is recruiting a Structures AME Apprentice in Winnipeg, Manitoba (Band 6.5) to work on CL water bombers, Commander 690s and similar aircraft types, maintaining, adjusting, modifying, testing, diagnosing and repairing aircraft structural integrity as well as maintenance systems. Expected salary: $24.30 to $32.00 per hour. Babcock considers the successful candidate's skills and experience and internal equity in determining the final salary; the final base salary offer is at the company's sole discretion and forms part of a total compensation package. Key Responsibilities Work on CL water bombers, Commander 690 and similar aircraft types. Maintain, adjust, modify, test, diagnose and repair an aircraft's structural integrity as well as maintenance systems. Work with specialised aviation and power tools, computers and diagnostic equipment. Conduct scheduled maintenance tasks. Keep timely and accurate records of repair and maintenance activities carried out. Carefully observe all procedures, rules and regulations when performing any task, and perform work in accordance with Transport Canada guidelines and the MPM. Be thoroughly familiar with and apply safety procedures and safe work practices, and use the appropriate PPE for each task. Maintain a clean and productive work area and 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, company policies and procedures and the MPM. Use the company reporting system to report any hazard, incident or accident. Enter labour in the labour tracking system accurately for all tasks performed. Other duties as assigned. Licences & Qualifications Enrolment in an accredited Structures AME apprentice programme, or graduate of a Transport Canada accredited AME diploma programme. Eligibility for an Airport Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC) and Controlled Goods and ITAR clearance. Hold or be able to obtain a Canadian passport. Valid driver's licence. Experience Good organisational skills and proficiency in written and spoken English. Physical ability to sit or crouch for extended periods, to walk and/or stand for extended periods, to work in confined spaces and to work at heights. Ability and willingness to travel and deploy outside Winnipeg for two to four weeks at a time. Ability and willingness to work shift work. What We Offer 100% employer-paid health and dental premiums. A wellness benefit promoting a work environment that supports healthy lifestyles and well-being. Employee and Family Assistance Plan (EFAP). Maternity/parental leave top-up payment. Babcock Canada matches a portion of earnings towards the RRSP/DPSP programme; colleagues can also contribute directly to a TFSA. An agile workplace for several positions and the option of a compressed work schedule. Competitive annual vacation time off plus additional time off during the holiday closure. Comprehensive colleague recognition and bonus programmes. Training and support for professional development and professional membership dues. Contributions towards an employee's physical and mental health, plus wellness days. Flexible work schedule and competitive annual vacation time off. Comprehensive health and dental benefits. Pregnancy and parental leave top-up available. Employer matching of employee retirement contributions. Employee recognition and bonus programmes. Support of professional development and reimbursement of membership dues. Relocation assistance for individuals and families. Additional Information Babcock is committed to promoting a workforce without boundaries, welcoming everyone to contribute regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, or disability, and conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or a record suspension ordered. Accommodation can be requested at any stage of the recruitment process. This posting is for an existing vacancy; applications are made online through the Babcock International careers site. 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.

Requirements

• Work on CL water bombers, Commander 690 and similar aircraft types.
• Maintain, adjust, modify, test, diagnose and repair an aircraft's structural integrity as well as maintenance systems.
• Work with specialised aviation and power tools, computers and diagnostic equipment.
• Conduct scheduled maintenance tasks.
• Keep timely and accurate records of repair and maintenance activities carried out.
• Carefully observe all procedures, rules and regulations when performing any task, and perform work in accordance with Transport Canada guidelines and the MPM.
• Be thoroughly familiar with and apply safety procedures and safe work practices, and use the appropriate PPE for each task.
• Maintain a clean and productive work area and 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, company policies and procedures and the MPM.
• Use the company reporting system to report any hazard, incident or accident.
• Enter labour in the labour tracking system accurately for all tasks performed.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Enrolment in an accredited Structures AME apprentice programme, or graduate of a Transport Canada accredited AME diploma programme.
• Eligibility for an Airport Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC) and Controlled Goods and ITAR clearance.
• Hold or be able to obtain a Canadian passport.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Good organisational skills and proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Physical ability to sit or crouch for extended periods, to walk and/or stand for extended periods, to work in confined spaces and to work at heights.
• Ability and willingness to travel and deploy outside Winnipeg for two to four weeks at a time.
• Ability and willingness to work shift work.
• 100% employer-paid health and dental premiums.
• Employee and Family Assistance Plan (EFAP).
• Maternity/parental leave top-up payment.
• Babcock Canada matches a portion of earnings towards the RRSP/DPSP programme; colleagues can also contribute directly to a TFSA.
• An agile workplace for several positions and the option of a compressed work schedule.

Benefits

• A wellness benefit promoting a work environment that supports healthy lifestyles and well-being.
• Comprehensive colleague recognition and bonus programmes.
• Employee recognition and bonus programmes.