Preflight Aircraft Mechanic (1022) @ Aerotek

Job Title: Preflight Aircraft Mechanic Job DescriptionThis permanent role is within the Pre-Flight Department of a leading Canadian aircraft manufacturer, supporting flight service engineering activities on newly built aircraft. You will perform and certify all operations carried out between final assembly and customer acceptance, ensuring each aircraft meets stringent safety, performance, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform all preflight operations on aircraft between final assembly and customer acceptance, including functional checks and engine runs using the required equipment.
• Carry out any work associated with the building of an aircraft from the early stages of development through to final assembly, ensuring compliance with applicable procedures and standards.
• Conduct detailed inspections of aircraft systems, structures, and components to verify proper installation, rigging, and functionality.
• Troubleshoot technical issues on aircraft systems, identify root causes, and perform corrective actions within the scope of the M2 license.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and maintenance documentation to execute tasks accurately.
• Complete all required inspection reports, records, and documentation with accuracy and thoroughness, demonstrating full knowledge of applicable procedures.
• Collaborate with other technicians, engineers, and production staff to coordinate work and resolve technical issues efficiently.
• Work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining a high level of professionalism and adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying potential process or quality improvements within the preflight and final assembly stages.

Essential Skills

• Valid M2 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) license (M2 License is essential).
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in a similar role within aircraft maintenance, preflight, or related aviation environments.
• Proven troubleshooting experience on aircraft systems and components.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical documentation.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a professional and collaborative approach.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining high quality and safety standards.
• Willingness to consent to and successfully pass a background check as part of the hiring process.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience performing functional checks and engine runs on aircraft.
• Hands-on experience with rigging and maintenance activities on transport-category aircraft.
• Familiarity with OEM production and pre-delivery environments.
• Comfort working on off-shift schedules, including permanent afternoon or midnight shifts.
• Attention to detail and strong documentation skills for inspection reports and records.

Why Work Here? The organization offers a permanent position in a stable and reputable aircraft manufacturing environment, with structured shift premiums for afternoon and night work and enhanced overtime pay. Team members benefit from a travel premium program for the Waterloo location, designed to offset additional commuting distances beyond a baseline location. The company emphasizes professionalism, safety, and quality, providing a clean, well-organized facility where skilled tradespeople can develop their expertise and contribute to advanced aircraft programs.

Work EnvironmentThe role is based in a large, clean, and bright shop-floor production environment within a major Canadian OEM setting. You will work in a structured preflight and final assembly area, using specialized equipment for rigging, troubleshooting, and maintenance of aircraft. This is a permanent off-shift position with availability required for afternoon or midnight shifts from Monday to Friday. Afternoon shifts run approximately from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., and night shifts run approximately from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Overtime is available, with overtime pay applying after 8 hours per day, and enhanced rates for weekend work.

Shift premiums apply for afternoon and night shifts. Travel premiums are offered for work at the Waterloo location based on incremental commuting distance compared to a baseline location, with daily amounts scaled according to distance ranges. Assignments may vary based on where the aircraft is located, and while Waterloo may be an option, it is not guaranteed.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Mississauga, ON.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $108617.60 - $108617.60/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Mississauga,ON.

À propos d'Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. fournit des solutions de dotation en personnel et de services dans les domaines de la fabrication, de la logistique, de la construction, de laviation, des installations et de la maintenance. Nous offrons lexpertise, les solutions et les personnes nécessaires pour relever les défis de lindustrie nord-américaine. Basée à Hanover, au Maryland, Aerotek exploite un réseau unifié de plus de 200 bureaux à travers lAmérique du Nord, soutenant plus de 18 000 clients chaque année. Aerotek est une entreprise du groupe Allegis, leader mondial en ressources humaines et solutions daffaires. Pour en savoir plus, visitez: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offre un salaire hebdomadaire, des avantages sociaux y compris des soins médicaux, des soins dentaires et des soins de la vue, ainsi quun programme daide aux employés et un programme de rabais.

La société souscrit au principe dégalité daccès à lemploi et examinera toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de lâge, de la couleur, de la religion, de lorigine nationale, du statut de vétéran, de handicap, de lorientation sexuelle, de lidentité de genre, de linformation génétique ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

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About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, employee assistance and discount programs.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.