Job Summary:
Reporting to the Manager, Base and International Maintenance, the Base Engineer, YHU will work in support of Porter’s fleet in a line maintenance environment.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Troubleshoot aircraft structural, mechanical or hydraulic systems to identify problems and adjust and repair systems according to specifications, technical drawings, approved manuals and established procedures
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Repair and overhaul aircraft structural, mechanical or hydraulic systems
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Install or modify aircraft engines, mechanical, hydraulic, flight control, fuel and pneumatic systems
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Dismantle airframes, aircraft engines or other aircraft systems for repair and cleaning, and reassemble
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Perform and document scheduled and unscheduled maintenance
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Order and manage local inventory of parts, tooling, and supplies
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Maintain GSE
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Act as liaison between key company departments and external vendors
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Actively participate in Porter’s Safety Management System (SMS) including, reporting hazards and incidents encountered in daily operations; understand, comply and promote the Company Safety Policy
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Ensure company offices and vehicles are kept organized and in working order
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Carry out any task assigned by Maintenance Operations Control
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Assist on the ramp as required
Behavioural Competencies:
Concern for Safety: Identifying hazardous or potentially hazardous situations and taking appropriate action to maintain a safe environment for self and others.
Teamwork: Working collaboratively with others to achieve organizational goals.
Passenger/Customer Service: Providing service excellence to internal and/or external customers (passengers).
Initiative: Dealing with situations and issues proactively and persistently, seizing opportunities that arise.
Results Focus: Focusing efforts on achieving high quality results consistent with the organization’s standards.
Fostering Communication: Listening and communicating openly, honestly, and respectfully with different audiences, promoting dialogue and building consensus.
Qualifications:
- Possession of a Transport Canada Aircraft Maintenance Engineer License (M2 rating) required;
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Proven technical aptitude with at least 2 years’ experience and/or endorsed on DASH 8– Q400 and/or Embraer Regional Jets and/or equivalent type of aircraft preferred.
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Experience working on a wide range of airframe systems such as electrical, navigation, flight controls and turbine engines.
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Ability to frequently climb, kneel and crawl into tight spaces.
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Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
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Ability to obtain necessary Transport Canada security clearances and driver’s airside license within 6 months from date of hire.
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Full unrestricted driver’s license with a clean abstract required.
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Successfully complete the company background and pre-employment screening tests.
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Flexibility to work shifts and overtime.
Company Description:
Since 2006, Porter Airlines has been elevating the experience of economy air travel for every passenger, providing genuine hospitality with style, care and charm. Porter’s fleet of Embraer E195-E2 and De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft serves North America, including a coast-to-coast domestic Canadian network, the U.S., Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America. Headquartered in Toronto, Porter is an Official 4 Star Airline® in the World Airline Star Rating®. Visit www.flyporter.com or follow @porterairlines on Instagram, Facebook and X.
