Location: Brampton, ON, Canada (Onsite)
Starting Salary: $33.24/hour
Branch: Maintenance
Category: Unionized (IAMAW)
Being part of Air Canada is to become part of an iconic Canadian symbol. Are you passionate about reaching new heights, teamwork and making a meaningful contribution? Let your career take flight by joining our diverse and vibrant team at the leading edge of passenger aviation.
Discover what it’s like to work as a Line Expediter in our Maintenance department — a dynamic role where critical-thinking, adaptability, and attention to details come together to keep operations running smoothly.
It’s important to know that
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Thriving under pressure matters: The role demands someone who can perform effectively in a fast‑paced environment with constant demands. Staying composed and accurate when things get intense is essential.
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Problem‑solving is part of the job: You’ll need strong critical‑thinking skills and the ability to troubleshoot issues independently. Being resourceful and figuring things out on the spot is a core expectation.
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Organization drives success: Keeping tasks prioritized, managing time effectively, and maintaining structured workflows is key. Effective organization and strong time management ensure processes run efficiently and all tasks are properly followed through.
Key duties
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Source and manage material loans, customer transactions, and AOG (Aircraft on Ground) part requests.
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Coordinate and manage the sourcing, delivery, and urgent transfer of parts across the entire Air Canada system (domestic and international) 24/7, liaising with Line Stations to ensure timely movement of critical materials.
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Coordinate the movement of materials for AOG/MEL requirements, including forwarding On Board Parts Boxes (OPB), proactively review open MELs to ensure inventory availability at upcoming stations, and manage the return of AOG parts from outstations.
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Authorized to purchase from OEMs and vendors, borrow or acquire parts from other airlines, and coordinate loans or accommodation sales when operational requirements permit.
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Communicate with key stakeholders, including internal teams, Stores Duty Manager, Logistics, MOC, Line Maintenance, vendors, airlines, and transportation companies.
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Ensure regulatory compliance by verifying Parts Certification for Airworthiness (FAA, EASA, TCCA), maintaining proper documentation, and performing self-audits and Material Release processes as required.
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Prepare and execute customs documentation, liaise with brokers for clearance, and ensure proper paperwork compliance for drop shipments, including accurate receipt and trace records.
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Utilize the Illustrated Parts Catalog (IPC) and Parts Manual to accurately identify and clarify part specifications.
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Resolve effectivity issues in the TRAX system or other internal databases.
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Optimize delivery times by collaborating with specialized couriers.
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Participate in meetings and conference calls related to material supply.
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May perform other related duties as required.
Qualifications
Degree in Logistics, Commerce or Sciences
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
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Ability to maintain a customer focused attitude in a demanding, high stress environment;
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Efficient in Microsoft Office Suites
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Technical understanding of aircraft parts certification and airworthiness regulations (FAA, TCCA, EASA).
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Experience navigating and utilizing IPD/Parts Manuals and aviation inventory management software (e.g., TRAX, SAP)
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Experience in trade, an asset;
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Experience in airline operations;
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Be a team player
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Demonstrate punctuality and dependability to support overall team success in a fast-paced environment;
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Candidates must be available for shift work in a 24/7 operational environment, including evenings, nights, weekends, and statutory holidays;
Benefits
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Financial benefits: Pension program, Employee Share Ownership Program, and Profit Sharing.
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Wellbeing & health benefits: Health, dental, and life insurance for you and your family (if necessary).
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Recognition: Air Canada’s recognition program (Shine) allows you to recognize and be recognized for those outstanding moments.
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Travel privileges: A generous employee travel program for you and other eligible once you have completed twenty-eight (28) weeks of service. This includes, but is not limited to standby travel, hotel & car rental discounts, Air Canada Vacation discounts, and more.
Conditions of Employment:
Candidates must be eligible to work in the country of interest at the time any offer of employment is made and are responsible for obtaining any required work permits, visas, or other authorizations necessary for employment. Prior to their start date, candidates will also need to provide proof of their eligibility to work in the country of interest.
Linguistic Requirements
Based on equal qualifications, preference will be given to bilingual candidates.
Diversity and Inclusion
Air Canada is strongly committed to Diversity and Inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding work environment which highlights employees’ unique contributions to our company’s success.
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all to help us build a diverse workforce which reflects the diversity of our customers, and communities, in which we live and serve.
Air Canada thanks all candidates for their interest; however only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.
