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Explore a career where you’re challenged and have access to exciting engineering projects that stretch your talents. You’ll design and create new systems and technologies to help solve complex aviation problems. Our expert team and supportive leaders give you the trust and independence to do your best work.
Design, test, and implement advanced technologies to improve aircraft performance, safety, and reliability, so we continue to deliver excellent aviation solutions. You’ll collaborate with other departments to ensure that our products and services meet the highest industry standards.
As an Engineer, you’ll develop your technical expertise in a safe, supervised environment while supporting engine investigation, repair, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement activities. As you gain experience, you’ll take on increasing responsibility and autonomy in resolving technical issues and supporting our operations, customers, and global teams.
What you’ll do:
- Generate work scope instructions for engines removed prematurely from service or requiring expanded maintenance due to unforeseen conditions.
- Conduct root cause investigations and prepare technical reports for the OEM, customers, and regulatory authorities, including Transport Canada.
- Review non-conforming products, provide technical dispositions, monitor trends, and initiate process reviews or continuous improvement activities.
- Provide troubleshooting and technical support for engines that do not meet test requirements.
- Support the Machine Shop, Process Shop, Engine Shop, and Inspection areas by resolving technical questions and concerns.
- Provide technical support for customer on-wing engine issues through Customer Service and other internal teams.
- Support satellite shops and sister companies globally in resolving engine-related technical issues.
- Develop and publish repair instructions for conditions not currently addressed in OEM manuals.
- Act as a technical liaison with OEMs and subcontract vendors to resolve engineering and engine-related issues.
- Review and approve applicable OEM manuals before release to technicians and prepare Atlantic Technical Data Revision (ATDR) sheets to address identified errors or gaps.
- Make Service Bulletin recommendations for engine modifications and support the implementation of applicable technical changes.
- Participate in and lead continuous improvement activities, including Root Cause Analysis, Value Stream Mapping, Lean, Six Sigma, and 5S initiatives, while following applicable quality, health, safety, and environmental requirements.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from a recognized institution, or equivalent experience as determined by the Director of Engineering.
- Membership or eligibility for membership with the Association of Professional Engineers of Prince Edward Island (Engineers PEI).
- Ability to work in an office and production environment, including extended periods working at a computer and at various locations throughout the facility.
- Ability and willingness to walk between various areas of the facility throughout the workday and wear required safety footwear.
- Eligibility to work in Canada on a permanent basis.
Desired Characteristics:
- Knowledge of Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations.
- Mechanical aptitude and an interest in aircraft engine maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting.
- Strong commitment to quality and public safety.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team while managing deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Experience with Navixa, Airsoft, digital cameras, and photo software.
- Familiarity with quality policies, procedures, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Benefits that make life better
- Comprehensive Healthcare
- Company pension with 5% Company match
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Bonus opportunities
- Health and Dental coverage
- Short & Long-Term Disability
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Learning & Training opportunities
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering from a recognized institution or equivalent experience
- Membership or eligibility for membership with the Association of Professional Engineers of Prince Edward Island (Engineers PEI)
- Ability to work in an office and production environment, including extended periods at a computer and at various facility locations
- Ability and willingness to walk between facility areas throughout the workday and wear required safety footwear
- Eligibility to work in Canada on a permanent basis
- Knowledge of Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) and FAA regulations
- Mechanical aptitude and interest in aircraft engine maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Experience with Navixa, Airsoft, digital cameras, and photo software
- Familiarity with quality policies, continuous improvement methodologies (Root Cause Analysis, Value Stream Mapping, Lean, Six Sigma, 5S)
StandardAero Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about StandardAero and has not been reviewed or approved by StandardAero.
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Retirement Support — Provides a 401(k) and has added an Employee Stock Purchase Plan and an Incentive Award (equity) plan, expanding long-term savings and ownership options. These programs complement base pay with additional wealth-building mechanisms.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Includes PTO, paid holidays, sick time, bereavement leave, military leave, and parental leave, with some roles accruing PTO that can increase with service. Eligibility for benefits typically begins the first day of the month after hire, indicating structured access to time-off programs.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Offers tuition assistance, job training/conferences, company events, and an Employee Assistance Program as part of a comprehensive package. The inclusion of learning support and EAP provides development and wellbeing resources beyond core insurance and retirement.
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What We Do
StandardAero has become one of the aerospace industry’s largest independent maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) providers. Our company’s success is the outgrowth of the synergistic merger of businesses with complementary specialties that have exponentially increased our capabilities and generated unprecedented customer commitment and value. StandardAero offers extensive MRO services and custom solutions for business aviation, commercial aviation, military, and industrial power customers. Nearly 6,600 professional, administrative and technical employees work in more than 50 major facilities worldwide, with additional strategically located regional service and support centers all across the globe. Services include MRO for aircraft and rotorcraft engines, auxiliary power units, components; airframe services including major alterations; FAA authorized avionics capabilities; comprehensive engineering services; and custom exterior and interior design, completion, and paint. We provide these capabilities through our network of specialized facilities and mobile service teams. StandardAero is owned by Carlyle, a global investment firm with deep industry expertise that deploys private capital across four business segments: Corporate Private Equity, Real Assets, Global Credit, and Investment Solutions.
