Job Title: Aircraft Mechanic
Job Description
This role focuses on performing comprehensive aircraft maintenance activities, including B and C checks, landing gear retraction and extension procedures, fuel system installation and testing, and flight control rigging. You will help ensure aircraft are maintained to high safety and performance standards while supporting ongoing operational schedules.
Responsibilities
Perform B and C checks on assigned aircraft in accordance with maintenance procedures and regulatory standards.
Carry out landing gear retraction and extension checks, ensuring all components function safely and reliably.
Install, inspect, and test aircraft fuel systems to verify proper operation and identify any issues.
Conduct flight control rigging, ensuring correct alignment and operation of control surfaces.
Apply established aircraft maintenance practices and documentation procedures to all work performed.
Support engine run operations, particularly on CL215/415 aircraft, when required and within experience level.
Collaborate with other maintenance team members to complete tasks efficiently within scheduled timeframes.
Follow all safety protocols and maintenance guidelines to maintain a safe working environment.
Report defects, discrepancies, and completed work clearly and accurately in maintenance records.
Adapt to shift requirements and aircraft schedules to support operational needs.
Required Skills
Hands-on experience in aircraft maintenance, including heavy checks and systems work.
Ability to perform B and C checks on aircraft following established procedures.
Proficiency in landing gear retraction and extension checks and related troubleshooting.
Experience with fuel system installation, inspection, and functional testing.




Capability to perform flight control rigging with attention to accuracy and safety.
AME M2 license or equivalent aircraft maintenance engineer qualification.
Preferred experience performing engine runs on CL215/415 aircraft.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience working on CL215/CL415 or Dash-8 aircraft is considered an asset.
Willingness to attend an endorsement course if transitioning to a permanent role.
Flexibility to work different shifts and adjust hours based on aircraft schedules.
Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work 10-hour shifts on a consistent basis.
Compensation Package
Per Diem: $50.00 per day
Weekly Living Allowance: $750.00
Travel Allowance: $15.00 per day
Weekly payroll cycle
Why Work Here?
You will join a team that offers the possibility to transition from contract to a permanent role if that aligns with your career goals. Candidates who move into permanent positions may be supported with endorsement training to broaden their qualifications and advance their careers. The initial contract term of 36 months provides a clear timeline and pathway for progression. Travel-related support such as vehicle, per diem, and lodging allowances may be available, helping to make the assignment more comfortable and sustainable.
Work Setting




This position operates in a hands-on aircraft maintenance environment with work centered around active hangar and ramp operations. Shifts are typically scheduled as overnight (approximately 11:30 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.) or late afternoon to midnight (approximately 3:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.), with flexibility in exact timing as long as 10-hour shifts are maintained. There is potential to move to a day shift depending on aircraft schedules. You will work around live aircraft, maintenance equipment, and tools, following safety procedures and wearing appropriate work attire suitable for a technical maintenance setting.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Kitchener, ON.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $55.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Kitchener, ON.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Kitchener,ON.
À propos d'Aerotek
Aerotek® Inc. fournit des solutions de dotation en personnel et de services dans les domaines de la fabrication, de la logistique, de la construction, de laviation, des installations et de la maintenance. Nous offrons lexpertise, les solutions et les personnes nécessaires pour relever les défis de lindustrie nord-américaine. Basée à Hanover, au Maryland, Aerotek exploite un réseau unifié de plus de 200 bureaux à travers lAmérique du Nord, soutenant plus de 18 000 clients chaque année. Aerotek est une entreprise du groupe Allegis, leader mondial

📌 Aircraft Mechanic (Kitchener)
🏢 Aerotek
📍 Kitchener