Set up and maintain aircraft, training aids, hangar, labs and equipment; manage tool/equipment inventory and shipping (including dangerous goods); perform routine aircraft and ground support equipment maintenance; organize hangar operations; liaise with contractors; support student orientation and industry events.
Trades meet tech in SAIT’s School of Transportation. Delivering hands-on, skills-based training, our schools prepare learners for rewarding careers in Alberta’s fast-evolving transportation industries. Join a team where learner success comes first through teaching excellence, tech-infused curriculum and state-of-the-art facilities.
The Opportunity
Job classification: A5107 - Ed. Lab. Technologist II
Salary range: $60,299.20 - $65,208.00 (Placement within the range is typically based upon a review of skills, experience, and internal equity)
Hours per week: 40hrs
Hours Per Week: 40
Paid leave: 3 weeks vacation per year
Posting closing date: August, 3rd, 2026
View a summary of our benefits and perks for salaried employees
As an Ed-Lab Tech II, you will play a crucial role in setting up and maintaining the SAIT Art Smith Aero Centre’s aircraft, training aids, hangar, labs, and related equipment. Your responsibilities also include managing tool and equipment control, as well as overseeing shipping and receiving tasks. If you thrive on challenges, possess strong technical skills, and excel in communication and teamwork, we encourage you to apply.
The Role
- Ensure tools, equipment, parts, and supplies are available and distributed to students and instructors, maintaining inventory levels efficiently.
- Process shipments of goods and parts, handling dangerous goods according to guidelines.
- Maintain training aids, test equipment, shop equipment, and hand tools.
- Perform routine maintenance on fixed and rotary wing aircraft.
- Operate and maintain ground support equipment (e.g., tugs, forklifts, GPUs, snow plows, vehicles).
- Maintain and set up hangar, lab, and shop areas.
- Organize hangar operations and perform general maintenance.
- Serve as the primary contact for building contractors.
- Support programs by participating in student orientation, trade shows, career fairs, and industry events.
Qualifications & Experience
- Experience in aviation maintenance, with a licensed AME preferred.
- Experience with the following aircraft an asset: Challenger 601, Citation Ultra, King Air B200, Cessna 185 and 414, Piper Chieftain, Harvard, MBB BO105, Bell 206, and Robinson R22 and R44.
- Ability to obtain an Airport Restricted Area Identity Card.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driver abstract.
Knowledge and Skills
- Knowledge of aircraft maintenance, equipment, and tooling, including their safe and effective use.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse groups of students, staff, and faculty members.
- Proficiency in computer software and applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant tools.
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
About SAIT
At SAIT, we’re building bold futures. We’re a community of tenacious problem-solvers, inventive thinkers, and passionate collaborators who believe in doing work that matters.
Named one of Alberta’s Top Employers, we’re driven by a desire to create an impact in our community. If you’re looking for a place where purpose meets possibility, you’ve found it here.
We’re committed to community and belonging
Community and belonging is essential to achieving SAIT's vision to be a global leader in applied education. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional identities. Learn more about Community and Belonging at SAIT.
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