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About the Role

Air Canada is seeking a highly skilled Structures Engineer to join the TechOps Fleet Engineering Team. This role focuses on in-service reliability, configuration management, cost control, and process improvement, while managing maintenance programs and aircraft engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Analyze aircraft and component performance to identify root causes of failures and improve reliability.
• Participate in the Reliability Working Group and provide delay analysis and corrective action programs.
• Evaluate Service Bulletins and Airworthiness Directives with cost/benefit analysis.
• Support aircraft modification programs, special projects, and fleet acquisitions.
• Develop and obtain financial approvals for Mandatory Airworthiness Requirements and continuous airworthiness instructions.
• Disseminate technical information through fleet campaigns and engineering controls.
• Provide technical expertise to internal and external stakeholders including MOC, Line Maintenance, and MROs.
• Assist with revisions to Minimum Equipment List manuals.
• Optimize maintenance programs based on reliability data.
• Support internal delegation projects and modifications per TCCA requirements.
• Represent Engineering in multidiscipline meetings.
• Identify and implement cost-reduction opportunities through modifications and repair development.
• Prepare cost estimates, technical instructions, and project evaluations.
• Collaborate with team members to provide seamless engineering support.
• Monitor fleet performance using health monitoring tools and maintenance reports.
• Manage aircraft and component configuration and maintenance specifications.
• Ensure compliance with Transport Canada regulations and corporate requirements.
• Design and develop engineering documentation compliant with airworthiness standards.
• Prepare repair instructions, processes, and procedures.
• Consult with OEMs and Transport Canada.
• Participate in airworthiness and safety investigations.
• Provide on-site engineering support during off-hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Develop airframe repair solutions for damage.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Practical experience with aircraft maintenance and/or engineering.
• Ability to analyze and interpret technical documentation.
• Ability to write clear, concise technical descriptions, instructions, reports, and drawings.
• Ability to provide technical and troubleshooting guidance to maintenance personnel.
• Demonstrated punctuality and dependability.
• Eligibility to work in Canada at the time of offer.

Skills

• Aerospace engineering
• Mechanical engineering
• Structures engineering
• Aviation and aircraft structures
• Regulatory design certification standards (TCCA and FAA)
• Configuration management

Work Type

• Full-time

Education Level

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent

About the Company

• Air Canada is an iconic Canadian airline recently ranked the best in North America.
• The company maintains a diverse and vibrant team at the leading edge of passenger aviation.

Equal Opportunity

• Air Canada is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
• Preference is given to bilingual candidates based on equal qualifications.