Airframe Mechanic - 2012

Description

Position Overview:
IMP Aerospace conducts first, second and third level maintenance of fixed and rotary wing aircraft; and conducts manufacturing and component Repair and Overhauls (R&O) at its facility located at Halifax Stanfield International Airport. IMP Aerospace operates as an Accredited Maintenance Organization (AMO) under the DND Technical Airworthiness Program, and as an Approved Maintenance Organization (AMO) under Transport Canada regulations.
 

Key Areas of Responsibility:
Performs Servicing, Elementary Work, Modification and Maintenance, and Specialized Maintenance tasks on aircraft airframe structure, airframe and engine systems and components in accordance with the approved maintenance program using technical data that includes technical manuals and drawings. The Airframe Mechanic must achieve a technical level sufficient to be authorized to carry out tasks for both aircraft and R&O, these include:
· The removal, disassembly, survey inspection and work order initiation of mechanical components.

· The disposition and conditioning of removed mechanical components and parts.

· The servicing, repair, modification, reassembly and installation of mechanical components.

· Providing support to Airframe Technicians for both on and off aircraft work.

· The safe operation of support equipment and hand/power tools while adhering to Tool and foreign Object Damage (FOD) control procedures. 

· Maintenance of a clean/safe work area utilizing safe work practices and appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

· Performance of corrosion removal; standard and non-standard structural repairs; repair part local manufacture; standard and advanced fastener removals and installations.

· Carrying out primary aircraft structure refurbishment including disassembly, replacement and reassembly.

· The assembly of modification kits, including the manufacture, modification, and identification of parts and components for products manufactured, repaired or overhauled by the company.

· Working with various composites used in the manufacture and repair of aircraft and aircraft components.

· Performs ramp duties including, but not limited to, marshalling, parking, towing, fuelling/defueling, servicing, and post/pre-flight inspections.

· After further training, demonstrated experience and where necessary promotion, perform authorized airworthiness functions of Shop Certification Authority (SCA), Aircraft Certification Authority (ACA), Aircraft Release Authority and Product Conformance Authority (PCA).

· Travel and work on off-site Mobile Repair Parties/Field Teams, and Work Parties. 

· Provide on-job-training (OJT) and technical supervision to other Airframe Mechanics. 

· Attend trade training and development sessions for qualifications/authorization purposes

· Adhere to policies, procedures and directives as established by the company.
 

Position Requirements:
· The Airframe Mechanic shall possess as a minimum a basic 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.
· The Airframe Mechanic must be capable of reading and interpreting technical documentation such as technical manuals, drawings and Technical Data Packages (TDPs), technical instructions and Work Orders (WOs). 
· The Airframe Mechanic must demonstrate: a basic understanding of airworthiness requirements for authorization to perform airworthiness functions; a compliant and skilled level of task proficiency, which is aided by course/OJT/OJE training and practical experience, for authorization for the performance of maintenance (POM) and maintains the ability to carryout instructions and exercise self-verification of his work.
· The Airframe Mechanic must as a minimum meet one of the following: be a graduate of recognized aircraft maintenance or apprenticeship program; hold a current Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME) license; be qualified as an Aviation Technician with the Canadian Forces, or be a graduate of a demonstrably equivalent foreign military/civilian basic trade-training program.
· Demonstrate a personal commitment to IMP Occupational Health, Safety and Environment policies.  Continually focusing on your individual safety and the safety of others who may be affected by your work and to fully comply with all Federal Health and Safety Legislation.
· Participate in Continuous Improvement, Lean & 5S activities in your area.
· 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.
 Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve.  IMP Group Ltd. has an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from Aboriginal People, African Nova Scotian’s and Other Racially Visible People, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under represented. 

                                                             If you are a member of one of the equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify, on either your application form, covering letter or resume.