Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Full-Time Position

Saskatoon SK

Rise Air is western Canada's largest full-service aviation operation. Based in Saskatoon, here is your opportunity to work in the fascinating aviation industry for a dynamic company that exceeds customers' expectations, strives for operational excellence, and has a strong employee culture. The Aircraft Maintenance Engineer shall complete day-to-day aircraft maintenance assignments as provided by the Supervisor/Base Engineer. All work shall be completed in accordance with Transport Canada and Rise Air standards.

Primary Responsibilities

• Report to the Crew Supervisor to receive all work assignments.
• Work a variety of scheduled shifts as assigned to accommodate maintenance requirements.
• Complete each task and associated maintenance documentation in an appropriate, safe, and timely manner.
• Maintain close communication with senior maintenance personnel to ensure that mandated job processes and methodologies are understood and adhered to.
• Perform daily inspections, pre-flight, post flight and quality control activities to ensure aircraft airworthiness and on-time departures.
• Ensure that approved equipment and materials are utilized, and a high standard or workmanship is maintained.
• Ensure that all components installed on aircrafts are pre-approved and properly certified.
• Assist in keeping the maintenance office, hangar, and shop areas clean and ensure equipment is appropriately stored/returned after tasks are completed.
• Attend training courses as approved.
• Always adhere to the Safety Management System (SMS) policy and ensure a safe workplace.

General Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain knowledge of the company's mission, vision and values.
• Foster a team-based environment through collaborative working relationships.
• Ensure optimal communication with all employees and internal partners.
• Maintain current knowledge of all Transport Canada rules, regulations and policies.
• Participate in special projects as required.

Qualifications

Typically the knowledge and skills required for this position include a high school diploma or equivalent, and a minimum three years' progressive AME experience for M1 License, or minimum three to five years' progressive experience for M2 License. Experience on Beechcraft King Air, 1900 and ATR-42 would be an asset.

Skills, knowledge, and abilities include:

• Ability to hold and maintain a class 5 valid driver's license,
• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Sound problem solving, decision-making, analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills.
• Ability to take initiative and ownership of projects and tasks and execute effectively and in a timely manner.
• Strong leadership skills and a hands-on, self-motivated, and demonstrated positive, can-do attitude.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to organize, multi-task and prioritize.
• Ability to support, strengthen and enhance safety initiatives.

Typical Physical and Cognitive Demands

• Work a variety of scheduled shifts as assigned to accommodate maintenance requirements.
• Majority of the work is completed in an indoor or outdoor hangar environment.
• Ability to work on elevated workstations.
• Ability to work long, sometimes irregular hours.
• Able to prioritize and organize objectives and meet deadlines in a fast-paced office environment.
• Must quickly adapt to changing assignments.
• Required to act professionally and use mature judgment.
• Ground and/or air travel required.

In addition to base salary, the Aircraft Maintenance Engineer will be eligible for work environment and training incentives (per hour)

As this is a Safety Sensitive Position, selected candidate(s) must test negative for impairing substances and alcohol prior to employment.