Aircraft Certification Authority (ACA) - M2, YQT

Job Summary

Reporting to the Manager, MOC, Outbase Maintenance and Contract MROs, the ACA,YQT will work in support of Porter’s fleet in a line maintenance environment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure maintenance activities are accomplished in accordance with the policies and procedures contained in the MCM, MPM, DPDs, aircraft and component maintenance manuals and Transport Canada requirements;
• Maintain an AME M2 or E license and ACA qualifications, as required, on company aircraft;
• Acquire and maintain Airport Security Clearance, AVOP, Passport, and full ‘G’ Driver’s License
• Responsible for mentoring new Apprentices;
• Liaise with the Lead and MOC with regards to scheduled assigned overnight work packages;
• Ensure that all Porter technical documentation, such as maintenance releases, associated with defects or Work Packs is accomplished as per company standards prior to submission to Technical Records;
• Assist with ground support equipment (GSE) maintenance, and generate logs for any equipment that requires repair;
• Responsible to ensure the consumable materials and tooling stored in the hangar and service vehicles are maintained in a neat and tidy manner;
• Responsible for supporting AOG maintenance system wide as required;
• Assist the Lead in ensuring the hangar work areas, including all locations in hangar, office, and storage facility as well as service vehicles and equipment are kept clean in an effort to maintain a safe work environment;
• Actively participates in Porter’s Safety Management System (SMS) including, reporting hazards and incidents encountered in daily operations; understand, comply and promote the Company Safety Policy.
• Other duties and tasks as assigned.

Behavioural Competencies

• Concern for Safety: Identifying hazardous or potentially hazardous situations and taking appropriate action to maintain a safe environment for self and others.
• Teamwork: Working collaboratively with others to achieve organizational goals.
• Passenger/Customer Service: Providing service excellence to internal and/or external customers (passengers).
• Initiative: Dealing with situations and issues proactively and persistently, seizing opportunities that arise.
• Results Focus: Focusing efforts on achieving high quality results consistent with the organization’s standards.
• Fostering Communication: Listening and communicating openly, honestly, and respectfully with different audiences, promoting dialogue and building consensus.

Qualifications

• Possession of a Transport Canada Aircraft Maintenance Engineer License (M2 rating) required;
• Proven technical aptitude with at least 2 years’ experience and/or endorsed on DASH 8– 400 and/or Embraer Regional Jets and/or equivalent type of aircraft preferred.
• Experience working on a wide range of airframe systems such as electrical, navigation, flight controls and turbine engines.
• Ability to frequently climb, kneel and crawl into tight spaces.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to obtain necessary Transport Canada security clearances and driver’s airside license within 6 months from date of hire.
• Full unrestricted driver’s license with a clean abstract required.
• Successfully complete the company background and pre-employment screening tests.
• Flexibility to work shifts and overtime.

Location

Thunder Bay (Thunder Bay International Airport - YQT)

Company Description

Since 2006, Porter Airlines has been elevating the experience of economy air travel for every passenger, providing genuine hospitality with style, care and charm. Porter’s fleet of Embraer E195-E2 and De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft serves North America, including a coast-to-coast domestic Canadian network, the U.S., Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America. Headquartered in Toronto, Porter is an Official 4 Star Airline in the World Airline Star Rating. Visit or follow @porterairlines on Instagram, Facebook and X.