Aircraft Maintenance Technician (ACA)

Founded in 2000 by three former Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) CF-18 fighter pilots who identified an opportunity to improve military readiness training Top Aces has since established itself as the world leader in contracted adversary air (ADAIR) services and joint terminal attack controller (JTAC) training.

We pride ourselves on our unblemished safety record having flown an industry leading 130000 hours of operational training without accident in support of customers worldwide including Canada the U.S. Germany and multiple other NATO allies and international partner nations.

Our vision is to be the most trusted provider of innovative defense training solutions continuously elevating standards in an industry where Experience Matters. This commitment to innovation and technology ensures we remain adaptable training allied militaries to succeed against evolving threats.

Top Aces dynamic team contributes to delivering on our purpose of training the next generation of combat leaders by living our values of Service Integrity Excellence and Together every day!

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

TheACATechnicians are an integral part of our Maintenance team. Their experience practical knowledgecreativityandproblem-solvingskills will ensure that theaircraftarealwaysmaintainedin an airworthy and dispatch ready statuswhile providing a quality and safety supervisory role to the assigned technical team.

The primary duties includemaintainingthe operational statusof Top Acesfleet ofaircraft performing regular checks and maintenance diagnosing issues and repairing faulty equipmentas well as supporting the training and development of the technical staff.

TheAircraft Maintenance Technician hasa strong understanding ofaircraftmechanicsisdetail-oriented and able to handle the physical demands of the job.

TheACA Technicianaspect is essentialleadbyexample and provide the technical staff with asupport.

Functional Responsibilitiesin accordance withTop Aces Maintenance Policy Manual:â

Verify and certify that each maintenance action on companyaircraft including the embodimentofâmodificationsor repairs is certifiedin accordance withapproved specified or acceptable data asdefined in the Company MPM.â

Perform and certify requested maintenance within the scope of their company assigned authoritiesâIAW CAR 571 using the policy and procedures described in this manual.â

• Ensure the workaccomplishedon anyaircraftorcomponentis in compliance with:â
  • Applicable airworthiness standards and OEM instructionsââ
  • Company Policies and Proceduresâ
  • Regulated safety standardsâ
  • Authorized Qualifications issued by Top Aces Aircraft Maintenance Organizationâ
• Conduct routine maintenance and inspections ofaircraftas directed by the maintenance supervisorâ
• Repair or replace parts such as brakes electrical systems and otheraircraftcomponentsâ
• Testaircraftparts and systems using diagnostic equipment and approved company maintenance manualsââ
• Configureaircraftmission systems and perform software updates
• Execute calibration and ground performance testing ofaircraftmission systems
• Interpret and use various test equipment and work from wiring diagrams blueprints and maintenance manuals
• Ensure that all replacement parts are inspected eligible and properly certified prior to installation
• Complete and certify work reports for all workaccomplishedon theaircraft
• Follow company procedures as per the maintenance control manual using safe work practices
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor

ACA TechnicianSupervisory Responsibilities:

TheACA Technicianleads and supervises theallocatedteam of employees andis responsible fortheworkflowenforcing company policies whilemaintainingquality and safety standards.

TheACA Technicianwill lead and provide mentorship totheallocatedpersonnelwhilecoordinatingtasksasdeterminedby the maintenance priorities.

Furthermoreduties include but are not limited tothe following:

• Planningcoordinatingand executing daily workfor the team
• Provide support for qualification trainingsignlogbooksand on job training forms
• Ensuring safety and qualitypolicies andstandards are enforced
• Ensuring administrative policies are enforced and managed (time control breaks)
• Providing feedback to the baseleadinperformance assessment of individualsandassistsin the development of daily andlonger-term deployment plans
• Perform Employee Performance reviews of assigned technicians
• Asrequired;alternate tothe base leadas assigned.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of five (5)yearsmaintenance experience within a military or commercial air operator environment
• Experience in leading small aviation technical crew of 2-5persons.
• Proventrack recordof success working on complex assignments requiring considerable judgmentinitiativeand technical/specialized knowledge.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a strong command of the English language to read understand and interpret manualspoliciesand proceduresâ
• Able to work well in a team and within a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrates strong and visible support of our values SERVICE INTEGRITY EXCELLENCE TOGETHERâ

Qualifications:

• Previousexperience asan AircraftMaintenance Technician or a similar role
• Holder of an EASA B1.1 AML for a minimum of 2 years or a Canadian AME M2 license

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform physical work associated with the duties of Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Working Conditions

• Fromtime to timelocaltravelmayrequiredfor the position
• The ability to work flexible work schedules according to flight operations

Supervisory Training and Advisory Responsibilities:

• As a Certifying Staff (ACA) being able to inspect control and certify maintenance tasks performed by other technicians
• Leading maintenance tasks onaircraft
• Help grow other technicians to a higher level on the shopfloor

Occupational Health and Safety Responsibilities:

You will have the following responsibilitiesin order tocomply withthe companys Occupational Health and Safety program:

• Working in compliance with Occupational Health and Safety acts and regulations
• Following safe work practices and procedures and using safeguards and personal protective equipment
• Reporting hazards (such as unsafe situations and activities) to their supervisorimmediately.

Security Clearance Requirements/ CGP / ITAR:

Relevant security clearance

By joining Top Aces you will find:

• A work environment in which service integrity excellence and teamwork are highly valued;
• Opportunities for development and growth;
• Multidisciplinary and multicultural collaboration at a local and global level;
• A flexible schedule

Come share your passion with us! Here youll be encouraged empowered and challenged to be your best self.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Top Aces all employees are welcome regardless of race nationality color religion sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation disability or age. The masculine form may be used in this job description solely for ease of reading but refers to men women and gender diversity.

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Required Experience:

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