Technologist - Aviation

Posting Type

Permanent

End Date (if applicable)

Classification Title

FT Support Staff I

Pay Band

I

Min Salary

$41.20

Max Salary

$47.57

Position Summary

In partnership with the Maintenance Professors and Quality Assurance Manager, and under the supervision of the Aviation Programs Manager, the incumbent Performs a variety of technical support functions associated with and central to the delivery of the Aviation Technician – Aircraft Maintenance program. These technical support functions may include but are not limited to:

• Preparing workshops and laboratories for the conducting of workshop classes;
• Ensuring all training aids are clean, organized and in such condition so as to ensure effective conduct of the workshop labs and classes;
• Fabrication of training aids;
• Maintaining training support equipment in such condition so as to ensure effective conduct of the workshop labs and classes;
• Ensuring workshop training aids as requested by the professors are available in a timely manner;
• Providing assistance to the students during workshop laboratory training sessions, in the form of instruction on the use of equipment, accomplishment of projects and safety procedures;
• Ensuring the quality and regulatory compliance of the Training organization through the use of the established progressive audits (facilitating the quality assurance program);
• Conducting and/or acting as facilitator to shop/Laboratory classes and maintenance of maintenance training aircraft and Test Cell equipment;
• Researching, compiling, and recommending parts/equipment needs that support the maintenance professors and student learning. Including purchase and distribution as approved by the Person Responsible for Training and the Associate Dean.

Ensure a safe training and learning environment in hangar and shop areas

Make recommendations regarding the acquisitions of training equipment for class completions and safety requirements

Assist with coordination of activities related to aircraft/hangar operations

Work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and administration to achieve organizational goals and to help create positive team dynamics

Location/Campus

Thunder Bay Campus

Education

Minimum level of formal education required for the position

Trade certification or equivalent education

Specific course(s), certification, qualification, formal training or accreditation required for the position

No additional requirements

Additional Requirements

Field(s) of Study

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Experience

Typical number of years of experience, in addition to the necessary education level, required to perform the responsibilities of the position

Minimum of three (3) years

Type of Experience

The incumbent must have three years’ experience as a licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer in good standing and current.

Ability to work with minimum supervision, thorough and methodical in performing the duties requires high degree of personal motivation, mechanical skill, personal integrity, reliability, work practices and a very high degree of responsibility.

Must be able to work in a team and independent capacity

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

SU-F-24-242P

Close Date

10/27/2026

Hours of Work

35 hrs/week

Shift Type

0830-1630