Aircraft Structures Technician

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited

$78K — $83K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience in structural assembly or aerospace manufacturing.
  • Completion of an Aircraft Structures program from a recognized ATO or equivalent hands-on experience.
  • Experience reading blueprints and engineering drawings.
  • Skilled in riveting, fastening, measuring, and structural fitting.
  • Proficient in using hand tools, pneumatic tools, and torque tools.

Responsibilities

  • Perform structural repairs and major modifications under supervision.
  • Interpret maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and engineering drawings accurately.
  • Understand and integrate knowledge of hydraulic and flight control systems.
  • Complete structural repairs according to provided drawings and specs.
  • Repair and fabricate parts as per drawings and industry standards.
  • Conduct system checks and inspections for compliance with safety standards.
  • Maintain accurate records of work performed and tools used.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage.
  • RRSP matching program.
  • Opportunities for annual salary reviews.
  • Potential for future salary increases.
Full Job Description
Position Summary:

The Aircraft Technician- Structures will be responsible for assembly, fitting, modification, and inspection of structural components used in sub-assemblies. This role requires interpreting engineering drawings, precision measurement, use of hand and power tools, drilling, riveting, fastening, structural repairs, and maintaining quality and safety standards.

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Perform structural repairs/major mods installation tasks under the supervision of a licensed Structures Technician in a manufacturing production environment.
  • Knowledge of standard practices and structures systems, accurately interpret maintenance manuals, service bulletins, drawings, system schematics, engineering orders, test documents, manufacturer's installation manuals.
  • Have an understanding of other aircraft systems i.e. hydraulic, flight controls and major components.
  • Complete structural repairs/major mods in accordance with drawings.
  • Repair, fabricate parts and components; fabricate per drawings and standard practices.
  • Perform system checks and inspections to ensure structures systems are in compliance with industry and safety standards.
  • Keep accurate records of all work performed and maintain inventory of tools and equipment.
  • Maintain a clean work area and alert the leadership team of any safety concerns; take immediate action or report immediately any unsafe conditions.
  • Responsible for ensuring both accuracy and traceability of parts removed or installed on Aircraft.
  • Perform other work as assigned and willing to work shift work.
  • Properly utilize Structures test equipment to perform systems tests.
  • Properly utilize and maintain Structures hand tools to perform installations and repairs.
  • Safely operate ground support equipment, i.e. Power carts, lifts (when properly trained), etc. as required.

Qualifications:

Required
  • 5+ years of experience in structural assembly, or aerospace manufacturing.
  • Completion of an Aircraft Structures program from a recognized ATO, or equivalent combination of training and relevant hands-on experience in aircraft structures.
  • Experience reading blueprints and engineering drawings
  • Skilled in riveting, fastening, measuring, and structural fitting
  • Ability to use hand tools, pneumatic tools, torque tools, and precision instruments
  • Attention to detail and workmanship

Preferred
  • Sheet metal or composite repair experience
  • Experience with all De Havilland Aircraft of Canada products.
  • ERP/MRP system experience
  • Ability to acquire a Transport Canada issued Restricted Area Identification Card (RAIC).

Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to work in confined spaces and at heights.
  • Ability to lift heavy objects up to 50lbs.
  • Flexibility to change shifts is required.


Position opening: Aircraft Structures Technician

Company Name: De Havilland of Canada LTD

Number of vacancies: 30

Business Address: 4100 Westwinds Dr NE, Calgary, AB T3J 4L2

Language of Work: English

Term: Permanent, full-time

Wage rate: 37.50 to 40.00 CAD per hour. Annual salary reviews with potential for increases.

Benefits: Health, dental, disability, life insurance, RRSP match

Location of Work: This position will work out of one of three De Havilland's facilities in Calgary, Alberta located at:
  • 770 McTavish Road NE, Calgary, AB T2E 7G6
  • 7757 8th Street NE, Calgary, AB T2E 8A2
  • 3615 34th Street NE, Calgary, AB T1Y 6Z8

Contact Information

403-200-8804

3699 63 Ave NE, Calgary, AB T3J 0G7

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