Job Description
As a Structures Tech at Conair, you are responsible for the manufacture, maintenance, repair, overhaul and modifications of aircraft structures and components. Working within a team environment, you are expected to operate independently and exercise sound judgment and refer unusual situations to the Crew Lead.
Specific Responsibilities
- Responsible for carrying out complex sheet metal tasks in manufacture, repair, overhaul and modification of aircraft, aircraft parts, Conair products and systems.
- Liaises and cooperates with other departments to promote efficiency, project coordination and schedule accuracy.
- Provide practical assistance in the development and refinement of aircraft and systems.
- Complete safety tasks, assist in ensuring and promoting a safe work area.
- Responsible for interpreting drawings and blueprints accurately.
- Participates in the development and practicality of products, repairs or modifications and quality control.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge and awareness of all hazards in the workplace, ability to put the knowledge to work in creating a safe environment.
- Knowledge of structures trade and an understanding of standard aircraft practices, with the ability to perform and convey to others the specified standard and level of quality.
- Knowledge of sheet metal properties, its uses and limitations.
- Ability to read, understand and interpret blueprints and drawings.
- A thorough knowledge of Conair administrative functions including standard practices, technical safety, regulatory, material procurement and handling, production, prototyping, planning and scheduling, design and quality assurance procedures.
- Skill and precision in manufacturing sheet metal and composite parts using knowledge of practical applications of machinery and parts.
- Skill in working independently and being able to take initiative in analyzing situations out of the ordinary.
- Ability to learn new skills quickly and respond to verbal instructions.
- Ability to work effectively with mechanical tools and equipment.
- Ability to perform physically demanding tasks in the repair, overhaul and maintenance of aircraft.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure.
- Ability to act with professionalism particularly in the face of opposition.
- Ability to clearly and effectively express information and ideas both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to travel to remote places to access and perform structural repairs as required.
Education and Experience
- Grade 12 and formal training in the aircraft structures trade either on the job or through a recognized school.
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience as a structures technician is essential.
- AME ‘S’ license an asset.
