aircraft mechanic
Posted on June 16, 2026 by Employer details GAL AeroStaff Ltd
Job details
Education: Other trades certificate or diploma. or equivalent experience. Work site environment: Noisy. At heights. Confined spaces. Work setting: Willing to relocate. Tasks: Adjust and repair systems according to specifications, technical drawings, manuals and established procedures. Inspect maintenance work done by aircraft mechanics. Inspect structural and mechanical systems of aircraft and ensure that these systems meet Transport Canada and company standards of performance and safety. Repair and overhaul to ensure adherence to standards and procedures. Troubleshoot aircraft hydraulic systems. Troubleshoot aircraft mechanical systems. Troubleshoot aircraft structural systems. Repair and overhaul aircraft structural, mechanical or hydraulic systems. Install or modify aircraft engines and mechanical, hydraulic, flight control, fuel and pneumatic systems. Maintain detailed repair, inspection and certification records and reports. Dismantle airframes, aircraft engines or other aircraft systems for repair, overhaul and cleaning, and reassemble. Inspect work of aircraft mechanics performing modification of aircraft and aircraft mechanical systems to ensure adherence to standards and procedures. Perform and document routine maintenance. Order and maintain inventory of parts and supplies. Interpret blueprints/specifications/standards and written technical instructions. Type of product: Power tools. Structural repair experience - aircraft: Aircraft structures - general. Aircraft sheet metal structures. Aircraft composite structures. Type of industry experience: Aircraft manufacturing. Repair and overhaul facility. Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization: Aircraft maintenance - general. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Physically demanding. Handling heavy loads. Standing for extended periods. Attention to detail. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Hand-eye co-ordination. Own tools/equipment: Tools. Safety equipment/gear. Steel-toed safety boots. Personal suitability: Accurate. Dependability. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Initiative. Judgement. Reliability. Team player. Screening questions: Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Health benefits: Dental plan. Disability benefits. Health care plan. Paramedical services coverage. Vision care benefits. Other benefits: Paid time off (volunteering or personal days). Support for newcomers and refugees: Does not require Canadian work experience. Support for youths: Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth. Supports for visible minorities: Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.).- Location 4100 Westwinds Drive NECalgary, ABT3J 4L2
- Work location On site
- Salary$42.00HOUR hourly / 40 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Health benefits, Other benefits
- vacancies 5 vacancies
- In-house position at the agency
- Source Job Bank #3601743
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Other trades certificate or diploma
- or equivalent experience
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Noisy
- At heights
- Confined spaces
Work setting
- Willing to relocate
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Adjust and repair systems according to specifications, technical drawings, manuals and established procedures
- Inspect maintenance work done by aircraft mechanics
- Inspect structural and mechanical systems of aircraft and ensure that these systems meet Transport Canada and company standards of performance and safety
- Repair and overhaul to ensure adherence to standards and procedures
- Troubleshoot aircraft hydraulic systems
- Troubleshoot aircraft mechanical systems
- Troubleshoot aircraft structural systems
- Repair and overhaul aircraft structural, mechanical or hydraulic systems
- Install or modify aircraft engines and mechanical, hydraulic, flight control, fuel and pneumatic systems
- Maintain detailed repair, inspection and certification records and reports
- Dismantle airframes, aircraft engines or other aircraft systems for repair, overhaul and cleaning, and reassemble
- Inspect work of aircraft mechanics performing modification of aircraft and aircraft mechanical systems to ensure adherence to standards and procedures
- Perform and document routine maintenance
- Order and maintain inventory of parts and supplies
- Interpret blueprints/specifications/standards and written technical instructions
Experience and specialization
Type of product
- Power tools
Structural repair experience - aircraft
- Aircraft structures - general
- Aircraft sheet metal structures
- Aircraft composite structures
Type of industry experience
- Aircraft manufacturing
- Repair and overhaul facility
Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization
- Aircraft maintenance - general
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Physically demanding
- Handling heavy loads
- Standing for extended periods
- Attention to detail
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Hand-eye co-ordination
Own tools/equipment
- Tools
- Safety equipment/gear
- Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Dependability
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
Other benefits
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for newcomers and refugees
- Does not require Canadian work experience
Support for youths
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
Supports for visible minorities
- Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.
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