Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) Schedule: Rotational Shifts (Days and Nights)

About The Opportunity

- The successful candidate will be responsible for inspecting, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing aircraft to ensure safety, reliability, and compliance with Transport Canada regulations and established maintenance standards.
- This is a full-time rotational position offering competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to work on a variety of aircraft.

Key Responsibilities

- Inspect, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair aircraft structural, mechanical, and hydraulic systems.
- Diagnose and resolve aircraft defects using technical drawings, maintenance manuals, specifications, and established procedures.

- Repair and overhaul aircraft structures, engines, and mechanical or hydraulic systems.
- Install, modify, dismantle, and reassemble aircraft engines and associated systems, including flight controls, fuel, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
- Perform routine aircraft maintenance and accurately document all work completed.

- Complete maintenance records, logbooks, task cards, and other required documentation.
- Maintain appropriate inventory of aircraft parts, tools, and supplies.
- Ensure proper tool control and compliance with maintenance procedures.

- Communicate aircraft defects and maintenance requirements with flight crews.
- Assist with aircraft movements and ensure appropriate safety measures are followed when aircraft are parked outdoors.
- Maintain required licensing, certifications, and training.

- Follow all company policies, safety procedures,



regulatory requirements, and applicable CBA provisions.
- Promote a safe, positive, and collaborative working environment.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications & Experience

- Valid Transport Canada Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) license in one of the following categories: (M1or M2 or E or S)
- Completion of a Transport Canada-approved Aircraft Maintenance program or relevant training and experience.

- Previous experience working on one or more of the following aircraft types:
- Beechcraft 1900D (B1900D)
- De Havilland Dash 8
- ATR 42/72
- Pilatus PC-12/45
- Cessna 208

- Strong aircraft troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
- Excellent understanding of aircraft maintenance and safety procedures.
- Proficiency with computers, Microsoft Office, internet, and email.

- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.

Preferred Qualifications & Assets

- Previous airline or commercial aviation maintenance experience.




- Experience working with or knowledge of First Nations organizations.

- Ability to communicate in Oji-Cree or Ojibway.

Additional Requirements

- Ability to obtain and maintain a valid RAIC (Restricted Area Identity Card / Red Pass).

- Ability to obtain and maintain a full D-class AVOP for aircraft towing.
- Willingness to complete required training and respirator fit testing, if applicable.
- Ability to comply with applicable safety requirements and wear personal protective equipment (PPE).

Working Conditions

- Rotational shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and evenings as required.
- Occasional travel may be required.
- Overtime may be required.

- Work is performed both indoors and outdoors.
- Exposure to aircraft maintenance environments, including noise, dirt, oil, and fumes.
- Work may involve confined spaces and trade-related hazards.

- Appropriate safety equipment and PPE must be used.

Physical Requirements

- Ability to lift or move materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Manual dexterity required for operating tools, equipment, and computer systems.

Additional Information

- Preference will be given to Indigenous applicants.
- Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment and selection process upon request.

Compensation & Benefits

- Comprehensive perks package, including health insurance.
- Pension plan.
- Opportunities to work with a diverse aircraft fleet.

- Additional wage adjustments may apply based on base location, night shifts, and rotational arrangements.

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