This role focuses on performing preflight activities on newly built aircraft within the pre-flight department, ensuring that all systems function correctly between final assembly and customer acceptance. You will use specialized equipment to carry out functional checks, engine runs, and inspections, and you will document all work in accordance with established procedures and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform all preflight operations on aircraft between final assembly and customer acceptance, using the appropriate tools, equipment, and test systems.
• Conduct functional checks of aircraft systems and components, including engine runs, to verify proper operation and readiness for delivery.
• Carry out work related to aircraft assembly and integration from early development stages through to final assembly, ensuring adherence to technical specifications and quality standards.
• Perform troubleshooting on aircraft systems and components to identify, diagnose, and resolve mechanical or systems issues.
• Carry out rigging tasks on aircraft systems, ensuring proper alignment, adjustment, and operation of flight controls and related mechanisms.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities as required to support preflight readiness.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and engineering documentation to perform accurate installations, adjustments, and repairs.
• Complete all required inspection reports and documentation accurately and in a timely manner, maintaining full compliance with internal procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety procedures and quality standards while working on and around aircraft.
• Work independently with minimal supervision while collaborating effectively with other technicians, engineers, and support staff as needed.
• Maintain a professional demeanor and communicate effectively with colleagues and other stakeholders in the production and preflight process.
• Participate in and support any required background check processes as part of ongoing compliance and security requirements.

• Valid M2 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME-M2) license.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar aircraft maintenance or preflight role.
• Proven experience in troubleshooting aircraft systems and components.
• Hands-on experience with rigging of aircraft systems and flight controls.
• Demonstrated maintenance experience on aircraft in a production or operational environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and related documentation.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a high level of professionalism in day-to-day interactions.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining high quality and safety standards.
• Willingness and ability to successfully complete a background check as part of the hiring process.

• Experience working within a preflight or final assembly environment for aircraft manufacturing is an asset.
• Familiarity with OEM production environments and processes is beneficial.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate documentation and record keeping.
• Ability to adapt to off-shift schedules, including afternoon and midnight shifts, as required.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced production setting with evolving priorities.

You will join a leading Canadian aircraft manufacturer that offers stable, permanent employment in a modern production environment. The organization provides overtime pay after 8 hours per day, with enhanced rates for weekend work, including time-and-a-half on Saturdays and double time on Sundays. Employees on afternoon and night shifts receive a shift premium, and those assigned to the Waterloo location may be eligible for an additional travel premium based on commuting distance. The company emphasizes professionalism, safety, and high-quality standards, offering opportunities to work on advanced aircraft programs while maintaining a supportive and structured work environment.

Work Environment

The role is based in a large, clean, and bright shop-floor production environment within a premier Canadian OEM setting. You will work with modern tools, equipment, and aircraft systems in a structured manufacturing and preflight area. This is a permanent off-shift position, with availability required for either afternoon or midnight shifts from Monday to Friday. Afternoon shifts typically run from 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm, and night shifts from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am. Overtime opportunities are available, with overtime calculated after 8 hours per day and enhanced rates for weekend work. Employees working afternoon and night shifts receive a shift premium, and those assigned to the Waterloo location may be eligible for a travel premium that is calculated based on the additional commuting distance compared to a baseline location. The environment emphasizes safety, precision, and adherence to procedures, supporting consistent, high-quality aircraft production and preflight operations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Mississauga, ON.

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $102000.00/yr.

This is a fully onsite position in Mississauga,ON.

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 l’aviation, des installations et de la maintenance. Nous offrons l’expertise, les solutions et les personnes nécessaires pour relever les défis de l’industrie nord-américaine. Basée à Hanover, au Maryland, Aerotek exploite un réseau unifié de plus de 200 bureaux à travers l’Amérique du Nord, soutenant plus de 18 000 clients chaque année. Aerotek est une entreprise du groupe Allegis, leader mondial en ressources humaines et solutions d’affaires. 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 qu’un programme d’aide aux employés et un programme de rabais.

La société souscrit au principe d’égalité d’accès à l’emploi et examinera toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, de l’origine nationale, du statut de vétéran, de handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité de genre, de l’information génétique ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

Ordonnance sur l’égalité des chances de San Francisco:
Conformément à l’Ordonnance sur l’égalité des chances de San Francisco, pour tous les postes situés dans la ville et le comté de San Francisco, nous examinerons les candidatures des personnes qualifiées ayant un casier judiciaire ou des antécédents criminels.

Utilisation de l’intelligence artificielle (IA):
Nous pouvons utiliser l’intelligence artificielle (IA) pour soutenir certaines étapes de notre processus d’embauche, notamment la recherche, la présélection et l’évaluation des candidatures. L’IA aide à analyser les candidatures et les qualifications, mais les décisions finales sont prises par notre équipe de recrutement. En soumettant votre candidature, vous reconnaissez et acceptez que celle-ci puisse être examinée à l’aide d’outils d’IA.

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.