Join a dynamic team working on an innovative aircraft conversion program, primarily focusing on the Q400 conversion to aerial firefighting. This role involves structural work, including repairing and maintaining tears and cracks in the structural body of the Q400, corrosion repair, riveting, and the overhaul of components. The position requires flexibility to work across different divisions and facilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic structural repairs and maintenance on aircraft, focusing on Q400 conversion to aerial firefighting.
• Repair and maintain tears and cracks in the aircrafts structural body.
• Conduct corrosion repair and riveting tasks.
• Overhaul aircraft components as required.
• Work on assembly lines, assembling tanks, and performing repetitive tasks.
• Participate in airframe modifications, including major mods, tank installation, and provisions for fairings.
• Remove aircraft interiors and execute miscellaneous jobs as needed.
• Engage in weight reduction initiatives, particularly on wing modifications in the conversion department.
• Collaborate with a team, reporting to supervisors and team leads.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in aircraft maintenance.
• Experience with Q400 aircraft and modifications.
• 2-3 years of experience in Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO).

Enjoy stable and consistent work year-round with a company that treats contractors and permanent staff equally, fostering a good culture and strong company values. Experience flexibility in your job with the ability to adjust hours and schedule appointments upon request. Benefit from working with one of the biggest and best companies in the Q400 space, offering diversity in aircraft projects. Living in Abbotsford provides access to numerous outdoor activities. Full-time positions are often filled from the contractor pool.

Work Environment

Work as part of a team of 27 people, collaborating with team leads and managers to ensure aircraft functionality. Bring basic tooling to facilitate work. The team consists of 13 members, and employment can range from a minimum of 3 months to over 10 years. The typical work shift is Monday to Friday, with 10-hour days starting at 6:00 AM and ending at 4:15 PM, with occasional overtime on Saturdays. The work environment is dynamic and collaborative, focusing on achieving operational excellence in aircraft modifications.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Abbotsford, British Columbia.

We reserve the right to pay above or below theposted wage based on factors unrelated to sex, race, or any other protected

classification.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefitsare subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, orprogram terms. This temporary role may be eligible for the following:

• Medical, dental& vision
• RRSP
• Insurance (Basic/Supplemental Life & AD&D)
• Short andlong-term disability
• Transportationbenefits
• EmployeeAssistance Program
• Time off/Leave(PTO, Vacation, or Sick Leave)

The pay range for this position is $52.50 - $58.00/hr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Abbotsford,BC.

Nous savons qu’il est difficile de trouver du travail, et qu’il est encore plus difficile de trouver un travail enrichissant. Chaque année, Aerotek met en contact plus de 180 000 travailleurs de l’industrie légère et de métiers spécialisés avec plus de 14 000 employeurs, aidant ainsi nos travailleurs à naviguer dans un marché du travail en constante évolution et à trouver des emplois qui correspondent à leurs objectifs, à leurs compétences et à leurs centres d’intérêt. Depuis 1983, nous offrons une variété de possibilités de carrière dans l’industrie nord-américaine, soit des affectations à court terme dans les entreprises du Fortune 500 où vous pouvez développer vos compétences, soit des possibilités à long terme où vous pouvez jouer un rôle important en relevant les défis des entreprises en matière de construction, de fabrication et d’entretien. Notre équipe de plus de 1 500 recruteurs chevronnés, répartis dans plus de 250 bureaux, travaille sans relâche pour permettre à notre main-d’œuvre de s’épanouir. Permettez-nous de nous montrer à la hauteur de vos défis et de mettre à l’épreuve notre philosophie  Notre monde nous tient à cœur  au fur et à mesure que votre carrière évolue.

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.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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.