Aircraft Structures Ame - Fort Erie, Canada - Airbus Helicopters, Inc
Description
_WE'RE LOOKING FOR AN AIRCRAFT STRUCTURES AME_
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POSITION LOCATION:
FORT ERIE, ONTARIO_
The Aircraft Structures AME is responsible for installing structural components and modifications, repairing/troubleshooting customer or company owned aircraft and assisting with the manufacturing of detailed parts when necessary.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Aircraft Completions
- Lead the install of structural components and/or modifications to aircraft according to AHCA drawings, vendor drawings, and STC kits
- Manufacture components (i.e. brackets, angles, etc.) according to engineering drawings when necessary to support aircraft completion work
- When required, complete composite modifications to aircraft components in addition to metallic modifications
- Support the Quality Assurance department with inspections on new and used aircraft and/or components to determine compliance with AMM and TCCA standards
- Instruct and mentor the Aircraft Structures Apprentice
- Utilize various powered tools to rivet, cut, drill and install components directly onto the aircraft
- Support the Aircraft Maintenance Engineer with the initial aircraft teardown in preparation of aircraft modifications
- Complete field service repairs for customer owned aircraft as required by AHCA
- Assist in manufacturing detailed aircraft parts by supporting the metallic manufacturing department when required
- Support the transportation of the aircraft through various stages of the completions process utilizing the aircraft dolly
- Ensure problems or changes regarding drawings/installations are brought to the attention of the department's supervisor, Quality Assurance, or Engineering
- Ensure work is carried out efficiently using the appropriate maintenance practices and standards (e.g. aircraft maintenance manuals, Transport Canada regulations and AHCA standards) and is done so in a safe manner
Production Organization
- Maintain correct daily time booking in SAP by scanning in and out of work orders
- Complete work order sign outs for all tasks requiring completion within the work order book
- Record all snags/defects/deficiencies found during the aircraft assembly process in the work order book
- Ensure work packages are complete and present prior to beginning aircraft production i.e. various documentation, parts/components required for production, work instructions
- Ensure production bay remains neat, tidy, organized and free from FOD prior to beginning aircraft production
- Complete daily tool check on company issued tool boxes in accordance with internal FOD policies/procedures
- Maintain cleanliness of the work area and hangar through end of day clean up ensuring 5S is obtained on a daily basis including verification of/accounting for all tooling returned to applicable shop toolboxes
Training / Continual Learning
- In addition to formal training, maintain currency and updating of knowledge through selfstudy
- Remain current on changes to internal (AG) and external (TCCA) service bulletins and safety alerts
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Completion of a Transport Canada approved Aircraft Structures Maintenance program
- TCCA AME License
- 3 years' experience as a licensed technician working in aircraft maintenance
- Field experience maintaining Airbus products considered an asset
EXPERIENCE
- Eligible to enroll in the Canadian Controlled Goods Program through successful screening
- Literacy Skills; able to read and interpret technical drawings, instructions, and manuals
- Able to follow instructions and standards for product quality and report nonconformances and quality concerns
- Follow company/industry safety regulations and guidelines; offer solutions, report concerns and proactively engage in product and personal safety
- Able to work within a team environment on a day to day circumstances
- Able to identify and solve common problems during aircraft completion process
- Able to meet deadlines and work under pressure
- Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to communicate issues/snags to Lead Hand, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
- Proficiency with Google Workspace
- Bilingualism (French-English) an asset
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