Engine Technician - Aviation

Kenn Borek Air (KBA) is a diversified worldwide aircraft charter and leasing operation.  The KBA Maintenance team is currently seeking an individual to join the Engine Department in the role of Engine Technician. This full time position is based in Calgary, AB working Monday to Friday 7:30 am to 4:00 pm. Opportunity for overtime through project based weekend hours.

Engine Technicians can complete tasks related to the Assembly, Disassembly, Inspection and Balancing of gas turbine engines and their components in accordance with the manufacturer specifications and company procedures. Preference will be given to individuals who have related work experience on the PT6A engine line.

Duties and Responsibilities include such areas as:

• Conduct all work in accordance with company policies, quality procedures, manufactures and customer specification and industry regulation
• Complete all documents related to the work being performed
• Receive incoming gas turbine engines
• Disassemble engines as required; Assemble main engine, modules and all sub-assemblies
• Visually inspect (and detail inspect for temporary periods) engine parts
• Perform borescope inspections on engines
• Balance rotating components
• Hot Section Repairs
• Flow test of individual fuel nozzle components and assemblies
• Prepare engine for dispatch

• Completion of grade 12 or equivalent with mechanical aptitude, preference will be given to individuals with education in the aerospace industry (Aircraft Gas Turbine Technician course preferred)
• PT6A shop and related turbine engine experience
• Familiarity and good working knowledge of computers
• Basic hand tools required
• Training will be made available for applicants who may not meet all qualifications
• Must be able to obtain Transport Canada Airport Restricted Area Pass
• Proficient use of basic hand tools required

Kenn Borek Air offers a comprehensive employment package containing competitive wages, excellent company funded benefits program, a wellness flexible spending account and a RRSP matching program. And sometimes it is the little gestures such as receiving paid time off to enjoy your birthday!

Pre-employment Drug and Alcohol screening, resulting in a negative test result, is a condition of employment. Screening is provided at KBA expense and will be conducted, where possible, on the first day of employment.