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AIRCRAFT ASSEMBLER

Date of Posting: Ongoing 

Position: Aircraft Assembler (Aircraft Sheetmetal Technician)

Department: Manufacturing 

Number of Positions Available: OPEN

Location: Calgary, Alberta

Responsibilities: 

A demonstrated ability/proficiency and knowledge of the following:

• Capable of meeting all DOT, Viking Air and customer quality requirements.
• Able to assist in training, directing and supervising of junior employees.
• Able to estimate and plan work on time and on budget.
• Able to work safely and efficiently with a minimum supervision.
• Repair, assemble and fabricate parts and components from drawings, Engineering Masters, process sheets and repair manuals.
• Maintain a clean work area, and alerting their Supervisor of any safety concerns.
• Be responsible to their assigned Charge Hand.
• Read and interpret aircraft assembly diagrams.
• Assemble and fit pre-fabricated parts to form subassemblies, working at benches or directly on an aircraft structure.
• Assemble, fit and install pre-fabricated parts and subassemblies such as aircraft skins, flight controls, rigging, hydraulics and other mechanical systems.
  

Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited post secondary aviation training institution.
• Possession of a BC or Interprovincial Journeyman Designation as an Aircraft Structural Technician is an asset.
• Aircraft Sheetmetal or assembly experience is an asset.
• Must be proficient in the interpretation of mechanical drawings and aircraft assembly procedures/Technical specifications.
• Must be proficient in the English language.
• Attention to detail and an enjoyment of precise work is a must.

Anyone interested in applying for the above position, should submit their name and resume to the Human Resources Department.  hr@vikingair.com