Student - Aircraft Maintenance Assistant

Are you a student looking for an opportunity to build your career over the summer? Are you passionate about making a difference?

The Summer Employment Opportunities program provides students with opportunities to obtain valuable work experience, gain transferable skills, and build professional networks.

• LEARN: Jump start your career, whether you want to learn business skills, use your French language skills, help out in a lab, or work outdoors. Put the knowledge you’ve acquired at school into action.


• GROW: Enhance your skills and expand your network by working on projects, leading initiatives and sharing your ideas. Transfer the skills you learn to your future school and work experiences.


• CONTRIBUTE: In addition to advancing your professional and personal skills, you will also give back to your community. Spend your summer working to support the interests of Ontarians!

Information to assist you with the application process, including the Application Guide is available at Summer Employment Opportunities. Within your application, you will have the opportunity to identify the skills, work preferences and qualifications you have that make you a suitable candidate for this position.

This job posting represents multiple positions within different ministries and at various locations across Ontario. Certain cities may be located in distant or remote areas in Ontario and may not be accessible by public transit. Carefully review locations through Google Maps and select ONLY those cities that you are able to travel to and work in.

Notes:

• Relocation expenses and/or accommodations are not covered by ministries.


• The number of positions to be filled is approximate and subject to change.


• Please use your legal name when applying to the job ad.

About the job

Work Description:

As an Aircraft Maintenance Assistant, you may have the opportunity to work on some or all of the following activities:

• Under the supervision of senior staff, maintain cleanliness of aircraft exteriors and interiors condition in accordance with procedures and standard protocols by:
  • Performing inspections on a daily basis and after each flight.
  • Making decisions on required action to restore cleanliness and to carry out routine daily cleanliness requirements.
  • Cleaning aircraft surfaces, fabrics, wood components, etc.
• Perform general routine duties between base locations including:
  • Driving government vehicles to pick up and deliver aircraft parts and support engineers in the field.
  • Assisting with shipping and receiving of aircraft parts.
  • Cleaning and maintaining shop facilities.
  • Cleaning government vehicles.
  • Assisting with mechanical maintenance and safety of aircraft as directed by an Air Engineer.

What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

You must meet all eligibility criteria on the first day of employment to be eligible for these positions.

1. Student Status: All summer jobs require a “student” status. A student is defined as someone enrolled in a secondary or post-secondary institution (currently or for the fall semester) or has graduated within the past six months. If you graduated in January, you could apply for and start a summer student position in the Ontario Public Service up until June of that year.


2. Age: You must be a minimum of 15 years of age. Due to program eligibility requirements, certain opportunities require students to be up to 24 years of age (or up to 29 years of age for a person with a disability). Certain positions require you to be a minimum of 18 years of age. Age parameters will be provided on the job advertisements and you must meet all age requirements by May 1st.


3. Residency: You must be a resident of Ontario during the term of employment.


4. Work Status – Ability to Work in Canada: You must be legally entitled to work in Canada. You are also required to have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN) upon being hired.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• You apply your verbal communication skills to communicate and ask for direction from staff to perform maintenance and routine aircraft duties (e.g. cleanliness).
• You apply your active listening skills to follow instructions and protocols to ensure safety standards and requirements are met.
• You apply your initiative and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively within a team environment and follow instructions.

Organizational Skills

• You are able to pay attention to detail and follow safety instructions protocols and procedures.
• You have a demonstrated ability to apply basic safe operating practices to work with machinery and equipment.

Technical Skills and Knowledge

• You apply your mechanical skills and knowledge to perform routine aircraft maintenance.

Other Requirements

• Certain positions require that you have a valid Ontario G2 (or higher) Driver's Licence or equivalent.
• You are able to work in an outdoor environment with some physical activity involved, including lifting and carrying weighted items in accordance with the Employment Standards Act and Workplace Health and Safety regulations.
• You will be provided with training specific to the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), MNRF Safety Management System, and mechanical maintenance instruction.