Job Description

ITPS Canada is looking for Egress/Aviation Life Support Equipment Engineers to join the Aviation Life Support Equipment/Egress Department where you will be primarily involved in the maintenance of ejection seats & flight equipment including parachutes, flight helmets, oxygen masks, and other lifesaving equipment used in the day-to-day operations at ITPS and ITTC. Our ideal candidates will have an eye for detail, meticulous work ethic, and the ability to problem solve issues with partial or incomplete information.

Employer:

ITPS Canada Ltd.

Position:

Aviation Life Support Equipment Engineer

Vacancies:

4

Terms of Employment:

Full-time / Permanent

Location:

London, Ontario OR North Bay, ON

Employment Address:

2410 Blair Blvd., London, Ontario N5V 3Z9 OR North Bay, Ontario

Hours of Work:

40 hours/week

Language:

English

Benefits: Eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or salary increases in accordance with company policy. Employer paid medical insurance, dental insurance, employer provided Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

Duties:

+ Fitment and removal of Ejection Seats and safety Equipment. + Maintaining accurate Records and Log-cards.
+ Training all personnel entering the Aircraft Cockpit fitted with Active Seats.
+ Brief Pilots, Students and Ground crew.
Maintenance of VS2 BRI Ejection Seats Type 4 Mk1 Martin Baker Ejection Seats Participate as ALSE member on the safety council and air safety meetings. Inventory of ITPS ALSE equipment on fixed wing and rotary wing. Onboard survival equipment requirement's as per TC regulation. Number/ID ITPS ALSE equipment for recording. Issue and return record procedures for ITPS ALSE equipment. Compatibility of the ITPS ALSE equipment with aircraft. Periodic inspection schedule for all ITPS ALSE equipment on and off aircraft. Conduct equipment inspection, fitting, adjustment, and aircrew instruction in survival, use and care of the support equipment. Inspect maintain, and evaluate life support equipment and activities, to include receipt, handling and storage of the life support equipment. Use appropriate references and other publications to maintain appropriate and thorough records, maintenance and inspection forms, training aids, and on-board aircraft survival equipment. Assist in the safety of the shop, hanger, and flight line. Conduct life support and survival continuation training for assigned personnel. Plan and perform inspections on ITPS ALSE equipment for aircrews as per established procedures. Carry out periodic inspections on various survival equipment used by ITPS. Maintain the ITPS ALSE inventory. Fit new ITPS students and aircrew with ALSE equipment. Order the required equipment for new personnel as directed. Perform repairs on ALSE equipment, as detailed in established procedures. Participate in seat removal/installations as required. Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) on all ALSE related topics, including the ejection seat. Maintain the ALSE Support Centre in a clean and tidy condition. Pursue initiatives to improve ALSE equipment in an economical fashion. Perform general administrative duties related to the ALSE Support Centre's operations. Carry out dinghy drill and emergency egress training for ITPS students and aircrew personnel. Develop and perform training on ITPS ALSE equipment inspections to other ITPS technicians. Maintain compliance with all ITPS policies and procedures. If available, assist in flight line prep and procedures. Perform other duties as instructed by the supervisor.

Requirements:

Completion of a two to three-year college program in avionics or electronics or equivalent training from a military institution or otherwise Aeronautical Level 3 Certificate required (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds Level 3, or equivalent). 5+ years of related Egress experience Martin Baker Type Ejection Seat Maintenance experience or training preferred. VS1-BRI-8 U2 Type Seats -Level 2 Maintenance experience or training preferred. Must have completed Parachute Rigger course. Experience in the use of Special Test Equipment. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience with the following: + Fitment and removal of Ejection Seats and safety Equipment.
+ Maintaining accurate Records and Log-cards.
+ Training all personnel entering the Aircraft Cockpit fitted with Active Seats.
+ Brief Pilots, Students and Ground crew.
+ Training First Responders (Airport Fire Crew) in Rescue Procedures.
Equipment related certification is an asset. Leadership, communication and people skills and the ability to accept responsibility. Attention to detail and results oriented. * Must be able to pass a background check and undergo required fingerprinting