Engineer - Projects

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The Air Canada Project Engineering team is presently searching for Engineers with background in aircraft interiors systems, structural/stress analysis experience and mechanical engineering diploma.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, prepare and support engineering projects as requested by our internal customers related to the passenger environment – main activities are with the cabin interiors, aircraft Structures, and hydromechanical systems.
• Liaise with vendors, subcontractors, internal and external clients.
• Ensure deliverables are met on time and budget
• Provide technical support to aircraft, in assigned areas and act as technical interface between airline and component manufacturers.
• Prepare cost estimate, Technical Instructions and project evaluations on corporate initiatives and new product design.
• Develop specifications for interiors systems equipment and appliances on new aircraft introduction as well as aircraft reconfigurations.
• Represent Engineering during multidiscipline meeting and provide input in area of expertise.
• Certify cabin interior reconfigurations
• Create Engineering Drawings, Instructions and Test/Certification reports for the reconfiguration of the cabin for all Air Canada fleets.
• Prepare, review, approve structural analysis (static, fatigue, damage tolerance and vibration), review hand calculations / FEAs, structural repairs falling outside of SRM, and decompression analysis reports and static testing of interior components.
• Review Service Bulletins and Airworthiness Directives related to our fleet

Qualifications

• Engineering background required
• Related mechanical, aviation, and certification engineering experience preferred.
• Team player with effective communication skills and strong customer focus.
• Ability to develop and write clear, concise technical descriptions, instructions, information sheets and reports.
• Ability to create engineering drawings using AutoCAD and prepare certification reports.
• Pride in accuracy and good work presentation to the satisfaction of internal customers.
• Self-starter requiring minimum supervision with good decision-making ability.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to co-ordinate details to successful conclusion.
• Willingness to be on call and to work overtime, as required by day-to-day needs.
• Solid knowledge of most commonly used PC software (MS Office) as well as AutoCAD, Inventor.
• Must be ready and willing to travel for a few weeks at a time multiple times a year.
• Must be clear of any restrictions which will prevent entry into other countries. (USA, Israel, Singapore, European Union, UK)
• Must be eligible to obtain for the Restricted Area Identity Card at Canadian Airports. (Criminal background check)
• Demonstrate punctuality and dependability to support overall team success in a fast-paced environment.
• Assets:
  • Knowledge of Regulatory design certification standards for Transport Canada Civil Aviation, FAA, and EASA.

Conditions of Employment:

Candidates must be eligible to work in the country of interest at the time any offer of employment is made and are responsible for obtaining any required work permits, visas, or other authorizations necessary for employment. Prior to their start date, candidates will also need to provide proof of their eligibility to work in the country of interest.

Linguistic Requirements

Based on equal qualifications, preference will be given to bilingual candidates.

Diversity and Inclusion

Air Canada is strongly committed to Diversity and Inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding work environment which highlights employees’ unique contributions to our company’s success.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all to help us build a diverse workforce which reflects the diversity of our customers, and communities, in which we live and serve.

Air Canada thanks all candidates for their interest; however only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.