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Technician, Pre-flight

  • Montréal, QC
  • On-site
  • Posted Mar 19, 2026
  • 1 position

$32–$52 / hour

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Employment type
Full-time
Experience level
Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education
Professional degree
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week

Job summary

As a Preflight Mechanic, you will prepare and assemble new aircraft, performing inspections and functional tests on mechanical systems. Your role ensures the safety and proper operation of aircraft before delivery.

Job details

Why join us?At Bombardier, we design, build, modify, and maintain the world’s highest-performing aircraft for the most discerning individuals, businesses, governments, and military entities. We achieve the highest standards through our people-focused approach, always defining excellence—together.Working at Bombardier means delivering the very best. Every day, you’re part of a team that provides premium experiences and products, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in our industry and beyond. By prioritizing employee growth and development, we empower everyone to reach their full potential in their own way—because the best work happens when you’re free to be yourself and share your unique expertise. Our BenefitsWe care about the well-being of our employees and offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program, which includes: Insurance plans (dental care, medical care, life insurance, disability insurance, and more) Competitive base salary Retirement savings plan Employee assistance program Telehealth program What will your contributions be to the team?As a Preflight Mechanic, you will play a key role in preparing and assembling new aircraft. You will perform inspections, functional tests, and adjustments on mechanical systems, ensuring the safety and proper operation of aircraft before delivery. Read and interpret technical plans and drawings Install and repair mechanical components Perform functional tests and adjustments on aircraft systems Inspect and maintain mechanical systems (e.g., hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel, air conditioning, doors, landing gear, flight controls, etc.) Prepare aircraft for flights (refueling, daily inspections) Participate in engine and APU (auxiliary power unit) tests Perform modifications according to service bulletins while complying with industry standards Carry out any other related tasks How can you thrive in this role? DEC or AEC in Aircraft Maintenance, or M2 License, or EASA B1 License, or A&P (FAA) Certification What are your contributions to the team? This position includes those employees hired to perform service, troubleshooting, repairs and maintenance for aircraft, power plants, mechanical systems and other related systems, to perform necessary modifications or functional tests, to operate the work cart for the movement of aircraft, and other related tasks.How to thrive in this role? The pre-flight technicians must be familiar with the aircraft parts and materials and shop procedures, and they also have to possess excellent mechanical skills. They must also have an aircraft maintenance training certificate or an equivalent combination of training and experience recognized by the Employer. Please note: You don’t need all the skills, knowledge, and experience listed for this position! We’re not looking for the perfect candidate, we’re looking for great talent and resourcefulness. Bombardier is an equal opportunity employer and encourages persons of any race, religion, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, immigration status, disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics to apply. Bombardier is an equal opportunity employer and encourages persons of any race, religion, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, immigration status, disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics to apply. Job Technician, Pre-flight Primary Location Completion Center / CFLB Organization Aerospace Canada Shift TBD Employee Status Regular Permanent full time Proficiency in French, both spoken and written. Hourly salary range : 32 to 52.41 Requisition 9938 Technician, Pre-flight

What you’ll do

As a Preflight Mechanic, you will prepare and assemble new aircraft, performing inspections and functional tests on mechanical systems. Your role ensures the safety and proper operation of aircraft before delivery.

Requirements

Candidates should have a DEC or AEC in Aircraft Maintenance, an M2 License, an EASA B1 License, or an A&P (FAA) Certification. Familiarity with aircraft parts, materials, and shop procedures is essential.

Benefits

• Insurance Plans • Competitive Base Salary • Retirement Savings Plan • Employee Assistance Program • Telehealth Program

Listed skills

  • French · Preferred
  • Technical · Preferred
  • Problem solving · Preferred
  • Organization · Preferred
  • Training · Preferred
  • materials · Preferred
  • safety · Preferred
  • Development · Preferred
  • Troubleshooting · Preferred
  • Occupational safety · Preferred
  • Time · Preferred
  • maintenance · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Aircraft Maintenance
  • Mechanical Skills
  • Inspection
  • Functional Testing
  • Adjustments
  • Technical Plans Interpretation
  • Component Installation
  • System Maintenance
  • Refueling
  • Daily Inspections
  • Engine Testing
  • APU Testing
  • Modifications
  • Service Bulletins Compliance
  • Safety Assurance

Job areas

  • Engineering
  • Trades
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation

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