Aircraft Serviceman

Accelerate your career with the most awarded Air Cargo Airline in Canada!

Cargojet is Canada's leading provider of time-sensitive overnight air cargo services and carries over 1,300,000 pounds of cargo each business night. Cargojet operates its network across North America each business night, utilizing a fleet of all-cargo aircraft Cargojet has been awarded one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies as well as being awarded the Shipper’s Choice Award for the best Air Cargo Carrier in Canada for the past number of years. Being part of Cargojet will allow you to become a part of a diverse and vibrant family at the leading edge of the air cargo industry both domestically and internationally. Cargojet team members are dedicated, hardworking, and have a strong sense of leadership and commitment.

Job Summary:

Under the general direction of the Manager, Facility Maintenance & Aircraft Servicing and or Duty Managers the successful applicant will assist with the grooming and maintenance of Cargojet’s aircraft and hangar facilities. 

Job duties & Responsibilities: 

• Operate ground servicing equipment such as Lavatory Truck, Forklift, belt loader, Tug, Boom lift & scissor lift. 


• Operate fire safety equipment and fire suppression systems, fire control panel, and other life safety equipment. 


• Conducts preventive and corrective maintenance to all Cargo Jet YHM buildings, structures, systems, equipment, and furnishings as assigned. 


• Perform facilities daily walkthrough to ensure systems and equipment run as designed and be able to trouble shoot and resolve when problems arise.  


• Accurately provide information to shift Management and Contractors when reporting on problems 


• Provide access, escort and brief contractors on safety, security, and operational protocols at YHM. 


• Read and understand manuals, schedules, checklists for the proper repair and maintenance of equipment and systems. 


• Perform basic electrical, plumbing, HVAC, painting, drywall, carpentry, appliances, locksmith & access control repairs. 


• Perform daily janitorial, housekeeping & groundskeeping duties for all YHM facilities,  


• Perform basic inventory Check, stock and follow up on availability of aircraft servicing & cleaning supplies. 


• Perform Aircraft Lavatory servicing, aircraft cockpit cabin & cleaning, cargo holds and other appearance duties assigned. 


• Communicate effectively and provide operational reports to management, escalate all safety related incidents and accidents. 


• Provide excellent customer service to Pilots, mechanics, coworkers and management team, meet expectations. 


• Shift, relocate or move equipment, ground support equipment, aircraft parts, documents, offices supplies, furniture, tools, cleaning supplies, 


• Operate motorized tools safely to perform assigned duties, landscaping works such as gardening, snow removal,  


• Work on various facility upgrade and capital projects, assist engineering requests, assist in commissioning & demobilization of a facility. 


• Maintain effective working relations with colleagues, other unit staff and contractors. 


• Participate, play role in workplace health and safety meetings, emergency evacuations, fire drills, and emergency response planning preparations. 

Job Requirements & Qualifications:

• High School Graduate or equivalent experience.  


• Ability to obtain a RAIC pass (Transport Canada Security Clearance).  


• Maintain valid AVOP.  


• Must possess and be able to maintain a valid Province of Ontario Class “G” Driver’s License 


• Ability to drive-in all-weather conditions.  


• Ability to work within a “team first” environment, and complete common goals within time sensitive deadlines.  


• Excellent punctuality and attendance habits.  


• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to fast changing customer requirements.  


• Willingness to take direction with a keen interest in further development.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.  


• Flexible to work shift work, weekends and stat holidays, nights.  


• Good planning, organizational and reporting skills 


• Basic computer skills - able to use Maintenance Management programs and email. 


• Ability to read blueprints, perform tasks outlined in technical manuals and publication. 


• Able to work and deliver under pressure. 

Important to Know:

• Cargojet is an equal-opportunity employer. We thank you for your interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.   


• We are committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. 


• At Cargojet, we make safety the highest priority. Because of this priority and as we operate in a safety-sensitive environment, we require all employees to abstain from consuming Cannabis, in and outside of the workplace. This is a critical element of our drug and alcohol policy that all employees must comply with at all times. 


• Team members interested in the position must submit their application through the internal recruitment system by the specified deadline. Applications submitted after the deadline will be considered late and will not be reviewed.