A&P Mechanics, Fixed Wing

About This Role

Who We Are: 

• CAE Vision: Our vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in defense and security, civil aviation, and healthcare by revolutionizing our customers’ training and critical operations with digitally immersive solutions to elevate safety, efficiency and readiness. 
• CAE Defense & Security Mission: CAE's Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness. 
• CAE Values: Empowerment, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity, and OneCAE make us who we are and we strive to make a difference in the world while helping each other succeed. 

What We Have to Offer: 

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promotes work-life balance 
• A work environment where all employees are valued, respected and safe 
• Freedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver, take initiatives and make decisions 
• Recognition, professional development, advancement, and having fun! 

Summary  

The Aircraft Mechanic is responsible to the Director of Aircraft Maintenance. The Aircraft Mechanic’s duties consist of accomplishing maintenance, servicing and related functions to all the aircraft at the assigned location. Duties include required maintenance, inspections, repairs, modifications, servicing and cleaning of the aircraft and the installed systems and components. All these functions will be accomplished in accordance with the applicable aircraft manufactures and component manufactures approved manuals and documents, the applicable

Federal Aviation Administration regulations and documents and relevant CAE policies and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities  

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

• Perform aircraft maintenance and related functions on aircraft at his assigned location
• Perform sheet metal and composite repairs
• Perform avionics and electrical system troubleshooting, replacement and repair
• Perform aircraft towing operations.
• Servicing all aircraft systems.
• Recovery of disabled aircraft to include off site locations as required.
• Service ground support equipment and perform preventive maintenance inspections on all ground support equipment. Perform functional checks, inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, modifications, overhaul, paint and preservation of ground support equipment, special tools, and accessories.
• Ensure a safe and secure work environment is maintained.
• Other duties and responsibilities as directed by the Director of Aircraft Maintenance

Qualifications and Education Requirements  

• High school diploma or equivalent-General Educational Development (GED).
•  Valid U.S. driver’s license
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license with no violations or enforcement actions.
• 3 years’ experience as an A&P Mechanic
• Consideration may be given to an A&P Mechanic who is a recent graduate of a 14 CFR Part 147 certified Aviation Maintenance Technician School
• Operational knowledge of aircraft, aircraft systems, aircraft engines, propellers, rotor systems and component parts.
• Knowledge and understanding of Federal Aviation Regulations applicable to aircraft maintenance, in particular 14 CFR Parts 91 and 43.
• Knowledge of the proper use of hand tools for aircraft maintenance operations to include sheet metal tools
• Turbine powered aircraft experience is desirable.
• Inspection Authorization (IA) is desirable.
• Ability to read and understand technical documents, electrical schematics and drawings
• Able to work with standard office type software programs, typical office computer and related equipment

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

•  FAA Airframe and Powerplant License
• Inspection Authorization Certificate is desirable

Security Responsibilities  

Must comply with all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures.  Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form. Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval.  All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources.   

•  Incumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance.  

Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.  

Work Environment  

• Will be working outside on the flight line in all weather conditions, inside aircraft hangars, and in a regular office environment 
• Must be able to walk and/or climb stairs and ladder into an airplane cockpit.
• Must be able to stoop, bend, and crawl on top of or under machinery.
• Domestic and international travel as required. 
• May be required to be onboard aircraft in flight.

Other Duties  

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.  

CAE USA Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to any protected characteristic, including disability and protected veteran status, as defined under federal, state, or local laws. 

Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process.  If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at hrops@caemilusa.com

Position Type               

CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer 

CAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other  characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process.  If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at CAECarrieres-Careers@cae.com.