Airframe Technician

Description

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• All those tasks described in the Airframe Mechanic job description plus rigging, functioning, independent verification, testing of aircraft airframe and engine systems and components, and performing aircraft engine ground runs. 
• Performs airworthiness function of Maintenance Release Authority as an Aircraft Certification Authority (ACA), Shop Certification Authority (SCA) and/or Product Conformance Authority (PCA) when authorized and qualified.
• Airframe Technicians, with aircraft type training and qualifications, have knowledge to perform, verify and conduct Maintenance Release basic aircraft electrical systems support tasks for airframe and engine systems, excluding troubleshooting, wiring changes (terminations, splices, and installations), functionals, or initial systems power-ups after major, or disturbed systems maintenance.  Also carry out and provide Maintenance Release for on-aircraft, basic “touch-up” paint and process maintenance.
• Possesses and demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of the mechanical system relationships and system safety parameters between disturbed systems and newly installed equipment, and performs Ground Test Plan (GTP) functionals on prototype, proof-fit and production approved modifications on aircraft and components.
• Carries out Prototype Modification installations on aircraft using acquired knowledge and experience, including liaising with Engineering and Planning staff to recommend appropriate changes to the Technical Data Package (TDP), and to provide advice on the sequence of mechanical installation.
• Performs ramp duties (as per Airframe Mechanic) plus receives post flight aircrew debriefs and determines defect/unserviceability corrective actions required and performs the required maintenance including initiation of deferred maintenance, review of recurring defects, and aircraft maintenance record set (AMRS) entries and MRA.
• Performs or is  capable of performing Lead Hand duties.
• Acts as a subject matter expert for technical issue resolution, provides technical supervision to Airframe Mechanics and other Airframe Technicians and provides mentorship to personnel undertaking on-job-training (OJT) and on-job-experience (OJE).
• Travels and works on off-site Mobile Repair Parties/Field Teams, and Work Parties.
• Attends trade training and development sessions for qualifications/authorization purposes.
• Adheres to policies, procedures and directives as established by the company.
• Adheres to all IMP health and safety policies and procedures.
• Participates in Continuous Improvement initiatives as requested by the Company.

Knowledge, Skill and Training Requirements:

• Possess a comprehensive knowledge of aircraft structures and systems including, but not limited to, flight controls, hydraulic and oil distribution systems, fuel systems, oxygen systems, landing gear systems, engine systems (including auxiliary power unit (APU) systems), transmission and drive train systems, propeller and rotor systems, life support and cargo systems, and cabin pressurization systems.
• Must be skilled at reading and interpreting technical documentation such as technical manuals, drawings and Technical Data Packages (TDPs), Work Orders (WOs), Request for Engineering Services (RES) instructions and associated data.
• Must demonstrate a highly skilled level of proficiency for the Technician level task performance of maintenance (POM)
• Must demonstrate a thorough understanding of airworthiness requirements for authorization to perform airworthiness functions
• Must have a minimum of three years as an Airframe Mechanic.
• The Airframe Technician must meet the trade-training pre-requisites of an Airframe Mechanic and must be able to successfully complete (pass) a Transport Canada approved Level 3 Aircraft Type Course (endorsement) or equivalent.
• Must be eligible to meet requirements for Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Canadian government security clearances.

Qualified applicants are invited to apply on-line at www.impgroup.com.

Internal applicants please use source code: I am an IMP employee.

IMP Group is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and women.