Job Description

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures)Full-Time PositionSaskatoon SKJoin our aviation-passionate team based in the land of living skies, Saskatchewan, a great place to live and raise your family. We are Saskatchewan\'s largest full-service airline and here is your opportunity to join us and work with colleagues who will bring out the best of you. At Rise Air, we offer more than a job, we offer the opportunity to live and work in a vibrant, affordable, growing province, a positive environment, inspiring culture, strong values and career growth.Rise Air is proudly 100 per cent Indigenous owned. We work together with our ownership, communities, stakeholders and industry partners to strengthen Indigenous employee relationships.Job PurposeThe Aircraft Maintenance Engineer is skilled in metal and composite repair, refinishing, painting, machining and wielding, and is responsible for the maintenance and repair of aviation life support equipment, aircraft structures and related components in accordance with Company and Transport Canada approved standards.Primary Responsibilities

• Ensure all tasks assigned are completed efficiently and airworthiness is maintained.
• Inspect aircraft structures and related components.
• Restore or repair defects using unique aircraft fastening hardware, ferrous and non-ferrous materials, composite materials, chemicals, adhesives, paint, and textiles.
• Manufacture and install aircraft structural components for prototype projects.
• Weld base metals, alloys and casting materials, using oxyacetylene, electrical arc, inert gas and resistance welding techniques and equipment.
• Manufacture original aircraft equipment, components or replacement items from base metals using special cutting tools, engine lathe and milling machines.
• Fabricate and repair aircraft structures using composite, fibreglass, textile, leather, plastic, and synthetic components.
• Conduct corrosion control inspections of ferrous and non-ferrous materials.
• Maintain life support equipment, ejection seats, fire suppression, and oxygen systems.
• Perform aircraft handling tasks, including parking, towing, marshalling, starting, refuelling, cleaning, and de-icing.
• Prepare and maintain aircraft documentation and statistical data Work environment.
• Install, rig, and carry out all other mechanical and structural functions and test in accordance with manufacturer\'s specifications.
• Work a variety of scheduled shifts as assigned to accommodate maintenance requirements.
• Complete each task and associated maintenance documentation in an appropriate, safe, and timely manner.
• Ensure both accuracy and traceability of parts removed or installed on Aircraft.
• Travel with aircraft as required.
• Ensure that all components installed on aircrafts are pre-approved and properly certified.
• Assist in keeping the maintenance office, hangar, and shop areas clean and ensure equipment is appropriately stored/returned after tasks are completed.

General Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain knowledge of the company\'s mission, vision, and values.
• Foster a team-based environment through collaborative working relationships.
• Ensure optimal communication with all employees and internal partners.
• Maintain current knowledge of all Transport Canada rules, regulations and policies.
• Participate in training and special projects as required.
• Ensure compliance with quality assurance and safety programs to promote an incident and injury free culture.

Qualifications Typically, the knowledge and skills required for this position include a high school diploma or equivalent, and a minimum three to five years\' progressive experience in general aircraft repair, fabrication, and installation. A combination of education and experience may be considered. A valid AME S Transport Canada License is considered an asset.As this is a Safety Sensitive Position, selected candidate(s) must test negative for impairing substances and alcohol prior to employment.Rise Air is committed to employment equity, diversity and inclusion and we welcome Indigenous people with all levels of education and experience to help build a more inclusive and representative airline. We work towards creating a respectful environment to explore, learn and communicate and our programs are directly influenced by our organizational values of safety, service, integrity, sustainability and passion. We actively recruit individuals who add their diverse voices and contributions that define the success of our company. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. If you have a disability or medical necessity, please notify us and we will work together on your accommodation request.We respectfully acknowledge that we are situated on the territories of Indigenous peoples who have occupied these lands for thousands of years, including the First Nations of Treaty 6 (Saskatoon, Prince Albert, La Ronge), Treaty 8 (Black Lake, Fond du Lac, Stony Rapids, Uranium City), and Treaty 10 (Lac la Ronge, Hatchet Lake, Wollaston Lake, Buffalo Narrows), as well as other on-Treaty First Nations and Metis. We recognize that we benefit from the lands. We are dedicated to ensuring that the spirit of reconciliation is honoured and respected and together we are inspiring Indigenization at the heart of Rise Air.

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