Position Type: Permanent Fulltime
Work Schedule: Onsite
Work Location: Halifax
Role status: Existing Role
About Gastops: Moving You since 1979
Over the last 47 years, Gastops has built a robust business which is recognized worldwide for its innovative contributions to equipment health management in the aviation, energy, marine, industrial and transportation industries. Gastops’ products and services add value throughout the life cycle of complex critical equipment from the design stage through to in-service operations and support. We design, manufacture, and support advanced equipment sensing and analysis products, including on-line oil debris sensors, torque measurement sensors, turbine blade health sensors, and at-line oil analysis systems.
Gastops is seeking an experienced MRO Technician to join our Operations team in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. The purpose of this role is to perform high-quality Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) activities on a variety of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and electro-optical components used on rotary and fixed wing aircraft.
What You’ll Do
The position of MRO Technician will report directly to the MRO Supervisor and be located at our office in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia at 109 Williams Ave, Unit #10 in the Burnside Industrial Park. This facility provides component Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) services and condition monitoring solutions to commercial and military aircraft in Canada and across the world. The facility and its operations are ISO 9001:2015 and Transport Canada Approved Maintenance Organization (AMO) certified.
As a member of the Service Centre team, the MRO Technician will have a primary focus on the repair, overhaul and test of aircraft components and test equipment. . Specific duties will include:
- Execute testing, troubleshooting, disassembly, cleaning, repair, assembly, painting, and/or manufacturing of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic components and sub-assemblies.
- Complete and document work in a professional manner and in accordance with all applicable standards (ISO, AS9100, Transport Canada, internal procedures, etc.)
- Maintain detailed maintenance records in accordance with company policies and applicable regulations.
- Enter and maintain data in company software and/or ERP systems.
- Provide technical support and/or training to customers, remotely or at customer worksites as required
- Annual international travel to receive factory training
- Participate in the development of maintenance and test methods, work instructions and procedures for new and existing components.
Please note that this job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive statement of every duty and responsibility that will ever be required of an employee in the job.
Who You Are:
- Team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Highly motivated with results-oriented focus.
- Keen to tackle new problems and find creative solutions.
- Highly organized with strong multi-tasking skills.
- Have an eye for quality and a willingness to learn.
- Good problem solver, with strong critical thinking abilities.
- Excellent communicator (oral and written) – English essential
What you should bring:
- Aircraft Maintenance Engineer or relevant technical diploma. Equivalent experience may be considered.
- 3+ years experience completing Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul in aerospace or similar industry.
- Excellent electrical aptitude and a strong understanding of circuits, components, and electronic systems
- Proficiency in hands-on electronics assembly, inspection, testing and repair
- Ability to read, interpret, and apply work instructions, engineering drawings, schematics, and maintenance manuals for various components.
- Familiarity with mechanical inspection and repair is an asset.
- Awareness of ISO 9001 quality systems. Working knowledge of Transport Canada regulations related to aircraft maintenance activities is an asset.
- Eligible to obtain Controlled Goods clearance.
- Ability to travel internationally.
What We Offer You:
At Gastops, we’ve built a passionate and collaborative workforce with a strong, vibrant culture that’s key to our success. We reward and support our people with competitive compensation and a total rewards approach.
- Salary Range for this position: $50.000.00– $65.000.00 (final compensation will be based on experience, skills, and fit)
- Bonus or Profit sharing and share purchase programs
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
- Opportunities for growth and development
- Social activities, company sponsored events and opportunities to give back to our local community
We welcome applicants at all career stages – from emerging professionals to seasoned experts. Role level and scope may be adjusted to match your background.
Use of Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment: At Gastops, people are at the center of our recruitment process. We may use AI-enabled tools for limited administrative purposes such as creative outreach messages, transcribing interviews, or assisting with notetaking. These tools are not used to make hiring decisions. All applications are reviewed by our recruiters and hiring managers, and final decisions are made by people using their professional judgment and experience. Our commitment is to use technology responsibly, while ensuring fairness, transparency, and respect at every stage of the process.
Accessibility: Gastops is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to acquiring a skilled and diverse workforce. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, origins, ages, orientations, genders, creeds and religions. Gastops accommodates people with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. Gastops is an excellent place to work, and we look forward to meeting with you! If contacted regarding this position, please advise the interview coordinator of any accommodation measures you may require.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
