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Date: 2025-01-22 06:47:15

Auto Technician

Job Description

Do you love working on vehicles or GSE? What about working around airplanes? Well, Executive Aviation is looking for a full-time GSE Mechanic to work on our Ground Service Equipment, based at the Halifax Airport (YHZ).

This person would enjoy working independently but would report directly to the General Manager in Halifax, with direction from the Shop Foremen. They would coordinate and complete all PMI objectives as well as prioritizing, diagnosing, and fixing GSE or vehicle repairs for the base, or other bases as needed. This person would be expected to travel for PMI or maintenance repairs to bases in our network and have on-call responsibilities.

The Role

Perform preventative and corrective maintenance of all systems associated with work equipment (mechanical, electrical and hydraulic)
Evaluate parts for reuse, repair or replacement
Use various hand and power tools
Operates equipment such as overhead or mobile cranes and forklifts to assist in assignments
Investigate and locate equipment problems and take corrective action in order to minimize the impact on crew production
Adapts to new methods, processes, material and equipment
Prepare and submit equipment maintenance records, time sheets, etc.
Follows prescribed safety procedures including the use of safety clothing and equipment 
Diagnose equipment problems and determine repair needs; determine priority repairs with guidance from the lead hand
On call responsibilities
Legally able to travel outside of the country, if needed

Qualifications

Licensed Technician/ Apprentice
On call availability
Must be able to stand, lift, bend, crouch, kneel and push and pull for extended periods of time
A physical ability to consistently lift up to 70lbs/32kgs
Must be willing to work outside in all types of weather
An ability to meet all conditions of employment:
Restricted Area pass issued by Transport Canada
A criminal background check
Hold a valid driver’s license