Where Are The Jobs?

[allo]

Hello,

I was just wondering if anyone knows where in Canada are the hot spots for AME grads/apprentices right now? It's so frusterating having all these companies ask for experience when no one will hire someone without any to gain experience. It's really horrible. What to do?

Any response would be greatly appreciated

-allo

 

[MagSeal]

it's probably still all about being at the right place right time thing that you've probably heard before. A guy I worked with quit not long ago assuming it'd be a cake walk getting another job. With 5 or so years under his belt, it shouldn't have been a problem. Boy was he surprised. He fell into the middle somewhere. Many had already done their hiring for the summer, many also weren't planning on hiring for another month. He lucked out a bit and found an out of the way operator who hired him to start a month later.
It's tough being an inexperienced apprentice, but remember that many guys who got the jobs before you won't work out, and if you're there when their time comes, you've got a good chance of being picked up right away. Make yourself stand out from the rest when sending those resumes. (I've always wondered if a resume printed of flaming red paper would work.... 😀)

 

[allo]

lol... thanks MagSeal, might try out that red paper thing

It says on certain government sites *cough* that most of the AME employment is here in the Lower Mainland (Vancouver area) and that just doesn't seem to be the case. I don't know how many emails I sent out today, and I only got 3 replies back, 2 saying they aren't hiring at the momment, and one wants a resume, so I really have my fingers crossed. Its hard to determine when the right time is, sometimes companies say that their busy season is in the summer while others say its when things slow down. I really hope someone has an opening real soon.

 

[graunch1]

Keys to getting a job

1. Have a short resume with NO spelling mistakes
2. Arrive early for an interview
3. Dress up for the interview- the guys working in the hangar might look like Hell's Angel rejects (certain airline name excluded 😀 ) that doesn't mean you can go to an interview looking like same
4. Have a resume with NO spelling mistakes
5. Research your company - don't go to Acro and ask them what type of jet they are flying
6. Have a resume with NO spelling mistakes
7. Ditch the face hardware
8. Get a haircut
9. Did I mention NO spelling mistakes??
10. Be prepared to go anywhere

Good Luck

 

[Elvis]

Graunch 1's comment # 3 can't be stressed enough I remember when a well qualified AME came looking for a job. He was wear a dirty T shirt, torn jeans and it had been a few days since His last shave,His resume went directly into the round file after the interview.

:elvis: :elvis:

 

[abc]

I'm on the opposite side of the spectrum. A senior AME looking for short term work, endorsed on BH47, 206 series, Gazelle, H500, S58T, As332C, AS350B2,B3, B4 etc, etc, 🙂, Experienced QA Insp for a Cdn helo mfr, have all of the old licences, M1,M2, S , P, component o/h etc

 

[Lazionic]

I heard AC Jazz is looking for AME's in toronto. A few guys left for west jet so they are looking. I dont have any numbers it was just passed on to me by a friend.

 

[allo]

Thanks Lazionic,

I'll make sure to look into that. I know there's a company in Montreal hiring right now, I really don't want to look over to the east but might have to.

Cheers 🙂

 

[Lazionic]

Also try this http://www.canada3000.ca/ . Good luck.