Why Join the Altitude Test Facility Team?

The principal responsibility of the Test Technician / Operator is to perform the mechanical installation of engine and test components, and to execute engine test procedures for Altitude Testing Facility. Responsible for day-to-day test activities on development test engines, test sections, control systems, accessories and components.

This is a full time position from Monday to Friday with a 2-shift rotation, based in Ottawa, and performed exclusively on-site.

What will your day-to-day look like?

- Perform engine testing in accordance with approved test procedures, work instructions, and safety standards
- Prepare test beds, engines, tooling, and instrumentation prior to test runs
- Monitor engine parameters during testing and respond appropriately to alarms, fault codes, or test deviations
- Operate the Altitude test facility using various HMI controls to maintain equipment conditions throughout engine tests.
- Operate data acquisition systems to record test data, parameters, and results.
- Assist engineering and senior technicians in troubleshooting test issues and equipment faults
- Perform basic inspection and care of test cell equipment and tooling
- Assist in local EH&S; duties & assist local Facilities Engineering when required





What do you need to be successful?

- Technical college degree in aircraft trades or mechanical field
- 2 years of experience in mechanical field or control room environment preferred
- Functional English Level
- Familiarity with test instrumentation, sensors, and data monitoring systems is an advantage
- Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical power systems
- Able to support 2-shift rotation schedule
- Basic project management skills, ability to manage program deliverables
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Background in diagnosing and resolving technical issues in a control room environment an asset
- Experience interpreting engineering or mechanical drawings a strong asset
- Appreciation of EH&S; and continuous improvement (an asset)
- Must be detail and result oriented and be able to problem solve effectively
- Must possess a good capacity for teamwork and display drive and initiative

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Pay: From $29.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Extended health care
- Vision care

Education:

- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Test Technician / Operator - Altitude Test Facility (Ottawa) (Gloucester)
🏢 JMJ AERONAUTIQUE
📍 Gloucester