A&P Mechanic

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 A&P Mechanic is responsible to the Aircraft Maintenance Manager. 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 Aircraft Maintenance Manager.
Domestic and international travel as required.
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
May be required to be onboard aircraft in flight.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
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.
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.