Ground Equipment Mechanic
Transat AT · Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Be part of the journey!
Our mission is to be the preferred airline of our customers and our team.
Open-mindedness, concern for others, intelligence at work and, above all, a healthy dose of fun enable us to achieve great things every day. Our dedication has earned us the title of the world's best leisure airline multiple times, and we’re just getting started.
Want to join us? You will have the chance to enjoy exclusive travel privileges to explore the world and create unforgettable memories. You will also have the opportunity to work in a modern, inspiring environment.
The incumbent performs preventive maintenance, diagnostics, repairs, and mechanical work on ground support equipment as well as light and heavy-duty vehicles used in Air Transat’s operations. The role contributes to ensuring the reliability, safety, and availability of the equipment required for airport operations.
Responsibilities
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on ground support equipment.
- Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic failures on equipment.
- Carry out maintenance and repair work on Air Transat’s heavy and light-duty vehicles.
- Ensure compliance with applicable safety standards and maintenance procedures.
- Participate in equipment inspections to ensure proper operation and reliability.
- Perform any other related duties associated with ground support equipment maintenance.
- Relevant training and/or experience in ground support equipment maintenance, heavy vehicle mechanics, or a related field.
- Experience in bodywork repair and proficiency in MIG and TIG welding is considered an asset.
- Strong interest in learning and developing skills across all aspects of the trade.
- Team-oriented, resourceful, detail-oriented, with excellent time and priority management skills.
- Knowledge of propane-powered, electric, diesel, and gasoline-powered equipment is considered an asset.
- Ability to obtain a Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC) and a Transport Canada DA Permit.
- Proficiency in spoken and written French and English*.
*A good knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. The incumbent will be required to communicate and collaborate frequently in English, both orally and in writing, with colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders in Quebec, the rest of Canada, and internationally.
Employment Equity
At Transat, we foster an environment where inclusiveness, respect and equity reign. We endeavour to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers as well as the communities to which we travel. We encourage women, members of visible minorities, ethnic minorities, aboriginal peoples as well as people with disabilities to submit their candidacy. Transat will accommodate people with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, please contact us in order to work together in meeting adequately your needs.