Job Title: Aircraft Preflight Mechanic (Flight Service Engineer – AME M2)

Job Description

This permanent role within the Pre-Flight Department focuses on preparing newly built aircraft for customer acceptance. You will perform and certify all operations carried out between final assembly and delivery, ensuring the aircraft is airworthy, compliant, and fully functional. Working on leading Canadian-built aircraft, you will use your M2 AME license and troubleshooting expertise to support engine runs, systems checks, and documentation in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform all preflight operations on aircraft between final assembly and customer acceptance, including functional checks and engine runs, using the necessary tools and equipment.
• Carry out and certify work associated with the building of an aircraft from early development stages through to final assembly and pre-delivery activities.
• Conduct detailed inspections of aircraft systems and structures as required by internal procedures and regulatory standards.
• Complete all required inspection reports, log entries, and related documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Apply troubleshooting techniques to diagnose and resolve mechanical and system issues identified during preflight and engine run operations.
• Interpret and follow blueprints, technical drawings, and maintenance manuals to perform work to specification.
• Ensure all work meets safety, quality, and regulatory requirements, maintaining a high standard of professionalism on the shop floor.
• Work independently with minimal supervision while collaborating effectively with other team members in the production and preflight process.
• Use rigging skills to adjust and verify proper operation of flight controls and related systems.
• Support continuous improvement of preflight processes by identifying issues and suggesting practical solutions.

Essential Skills

• Valid M2 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME-M2) license.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar aircraft maintenance or preflight role.
• Proven troubleshooting experience on aircraft systems and components.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical documentation.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a professional, team-oriented approach.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining high quality standards.
• Willingness and ability to successfully complete a background check as part of the hiring process.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a production or OEM aircraft environment.
• Familiarity with rigging of flight controls and related systems.
• Comfort working in a structured, procedure-driven environment with detailed documentation requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and compliance.

Why Work Here?

You will join a premier Canadian aircraft manufacturer with a clean, modern production environment and stable, permanent off-shift opportunities. The role offers overtime pay after 8 hours per day, premium pay for afternoon and night shifts, and enhanced weekend rates with time-and-a-half on Saturdays and double time on Sundays. For eligible employees working at the Waterloo location, an additional travel premium may be available based on the incremental distance from home compared to another designated worksite, providing extra compensation for longer commutes. You benefit from clear procedures, strong operational support, and the chance to work on advanced aircraft programs while building long-term career stability.

Work Environment

The role is based in a large, clean, and bright shop floor production environment with a focus on OEM aircraft manufacturing and preflight operations. You will work permanently on an off-shift schedule from Monday to Friday, with afternoon shifts running from 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm and night shifts from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am. The environment is structured and procedure-driven, with access to the necessary tools and equipment to perform preflight checks, rigging, troubleshooting, and maintenance activities. Overtime opportunities are available, with overtime pay after 8 hours per day and premium rates for weekend work. Afternoon and night shifts receive an hourly shift premium, and for certain assignments at the Waterloo location, a travel premium may apply based on the additional commuting distance. The facility emphasizes cleanliness, safety, and professionalism in day-to-day operations.

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.

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.