Role Overview
Boeing is hiring a mid-level Aircraft Structure Technician (CH147F). This is a contract role in Petawawa. Part of Boeing's Qa hiring. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Job Description
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
Boeing Global Services, Field Operations Maintenance Services Team is looking for highly motivated aircraft maintenance professionals to support the Canada MHLH CH-147F program. “AWR-ISS-045 Contractor Maintenance Support Team (CMST)” has been awarded to support scheduled and unscheduled maintenance inspections and modifications (as required) on the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) CH-147F Helicopter.
Boeing Canada Operations Ltd. is seeking Aircraft Structure Technician, reporting to the Maintenance Operations Manager and Team leads working out of the Petawawa facility. The Aircraft Structure Technician will to join the existing team of mechanics supporting the CH147 Phase Inspections in support of our customer, 450 THS, Canadian Airforce.
Position Responsibilities:
- Assembles, disassembles and/or modifies systems.
- Corrects failures and implements changes.
- Configures aircraft and bench test equipment.
- Troubleshoots complex pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical systems.
- Performs validation/verification testing of systems and components.
- Documents procedures and establishes processes to ensure contractual and regulatory compliance.
- Complies with safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Inspects components and verifies repairs for flight-worthiness.
- Works under general direction, interfacing with On-Site Program Management.
- Acting in leadership capacity to oversee performed by the maintenance team.
- Effectively schedule maintenance to meet contractual requirements.
- Ability to perform as part of a cohesive team, working toward a common goal.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
- Must have 3+ years’ experience with sheet metal work.
- Must have 1+ years’ experience with composite repair.
- Must have 1+ years’ experience with painting aircraft/components.
- Must have one of the following: FAA Airframe/Powerplant (A&P) mechanics license, Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) license or Military equivalent.
- Knowledge of Royal Canadian Air Force operations and aircraft maintenance practices required.
- Candidate must consent to Canadian Government Controlled Goods Program (CGP) assessment. Individual must not pose a risk for safeguarding of controlled goods.
- Must be able to obtain Canadian Secret Level II Security Clearance.
- Must be legally able to work in Canada.
- Individual must not pose a risk for safeguarding of controlled goods.
- Must be eligible to handle US export-controlled data.
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- 1-year experience as an Aircraft Certification Authority (or Military Equivalent)
- Prefer DRMIS experience
- Prefer completion a composites repair course (Advanced composite repair desired)
- Current Canadian Secret Clearance
Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Additional Information:
This requisition is for a locally hired position in Canada. The employer is Boeing Canada. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada. Benefits and pay are determined by Canada and are not on Boeing US-based payroll. This is not an expatriate assignment.
Starting salary will be based on qualifications and experience. The range for this classification is $80,000-$93,000 annually. This is a full-time opportunity that provides full company paid benefits, and a retirement savings plan.
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance Level II from the Canadian government. Requirements to obtain a secret security clearance can be found at:
http://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/esc-src/personnel/information-eng.html#a1.1
To review the Canadian Controlled Goods and Public Service and Procurement Canada requirements please go to the following government pages below:
https://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/pmc-cgp/enregistrement-register/lignedirectrice-rd-guideline-do-eng.html
https://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/esc-src/personnel/pdcf-rsrp-eng.html
Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 15, 2026
Export Control Details:
Non – US based job
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Security Clearance
This position requires an active or ability to obtain Secret level II security clearance
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.
We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.
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This position is based in Petawawa. Boeing has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
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When was the Aircraft Structure Technician (CH147F) role at Boeing posted?
This role was posted on April 23, 2026 (53 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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