Avionics Technician

Location	Southport, Manitoba, Canada
Employer	Allied Wings
Salary	Negotiable
Job Type	Full Time / Avionics / Electrics Job
Date Posted	14-Dec-2011 (apply by 13-Jan-2012)

Job Description

Allied Wings is a consortium led by Kelowna Flightcraft Ltd that includes Canadian Helicopters Ltd, Canadian Base Operators, and Atlantis Systems International Inc. We provide services to the Government of Canada under the Contracted Flying Training and Support Services (CFTS) contract.

Allied Wings provides modern flight training to the Canadian Forces in primary, rotary and multi-engine training. This training involves advanced methodologies of instruction, state of the art courseware and flight simulation; all designed to provide the best training possible for aircrew.

Allied Wings offers primary flying training, multi-engine training and rotary flight training with 36 different courses in those streams. Allied Wings provides ground school instructors, courseware, flight services and the aircraft, while the Canadian Forces provides flying instructors for the multi-engine and rotary wing programs. We also provide new aircraft and simulators, meteorological services, air traffic control, emergency response, and airfield aviation services. We are also responsible for plane and simulator maintenance.

Allied Wings provides 34 aircraft, including Grob G120A aircraft that are used for primary flying training, Raytheon King Air C-90B for multi-engine flying training, Bell 206B III Jet Rangers, and Bell 412 helicopters for multi engine helicopter flying training.

City Southport (near Portage la Prairie)
Province Manitoba [MB]
Title Avionics Technician
Job ID 11-094

Responsibilities
- The Avionics Technician is responsible to ensure all aircraft maintenance is carried out in compliance with the Canadian Aviation Regulations and the Allied Wings MCM so that continuing airworthiness of the aircraft is maintained
- Under the supervision of the Avionics Supervisor, shall carry out and certify maintenance on aircraft and aeronautical products including scheduled and unscheduled inspection, as well as troubleshooting, servicing and repair of aircraft and systems
- Communicate effectively within and between Crews to ensure all work required is performed/recorded in a safe, timely manner and continuity between Crews exists

Qualifications

Requirements
- Transport Canada AME-E licence (candidates near licensing may be considered)
- Thorough understanding of aircraft systems - electrical generation, navigation, communications and Auto flight systems
- Ability to work a rotating shift including days, afternoons, evenings and some weekends
- Ability to obtain a Public Works and Government Services Enhanced Reliability Clearance
- Ability to obtain and maintain Controlled Goods certification (completed in-house; requires background check)

Asset Qualifications:
- EFIS and FMS experience would be an asset
- Industry experience on Fixed and Rotory Wing Aircraft

Knowledge and Skills Required:
- Great attitude
- Able to read wiring manuals and drawings
- Mechanically inclined
- Able to learn new concepts
- Self starter
- Able to work within structured repair guidelines
- Able to work as part of a team
- Able to work independently

Job Status Full Time Regular
Compensation & Benefits Overview To support your career we offer a competitive salary, paid vacation, a matching pension plan, and a benefit plan that includes: Medical, extended medical, dental (including orthodontics for children), Health Spending Account (HSA), life and accident insurance, paid sick time, short and long term disability and an Employee and Family Assistance Program. These benefits are extended to a spouse and dependent children.

For more information or to apply, please visit www.alliedwings.ca