Aircraft Component Shop Apprentice

Ledcor Construction, Inc.; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation solutions provider is seeking a Component Shop Apprentice in Kamloops, BC. The role involves assisting with the inspection, maintenance, and repair of aircraft components, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Ideal candidates will hold a Transport Canada AME M Training Diploma and possess strong communication skills. The position offers hands-on experience and opportunities for skill development in a diverse and inclusive workplace, recognized for its corporate culture and commitment to equity.

Benefits

Competitive total rewards package

Opportunities to develop skills and knowledge

Qualifications

• Possess Transport Canada AME M Training Diploma.
• Ability to take direction and learn quickly.
• Previous hands-on line experience on aircraft preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with inspection and maintenance of aircraft components.
• Completes required maintenance documentation accurately.
• Supports parts identification and traceability in accordance with regulations.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Flexibility to work shifts

Education

Transport Canada AME M Training Diploma

Job description

Description

The Component Shop Apprentice is responsible for assisting with the inspection, maintenance, repair, and overhaul of aircraft components in accordance with approved maintenance data and regulatory requirements. This role supports component shop operations under the direction of the Component Shop Manager.

Summit Helicopters delivers remote helicopter aviation solutions throughout Western and Northern Canada, operating one of the largest and most diverse fleets in the industry. Our in-house component shop plays a critical role in maintaining safe, reliable, and compliant aircraft by supporting fleet maintenance through high-quality component servicing.

This position provides hands-on experience in a controlled shop environment and is designed to support the development of a skilled Aircraft Maintenance Engineer specializing in component maintenance.

Interested? Apply today to join our team!

This is a resident role based in Kamloops, BC

Essential Responsibilities

• Assists with the inspection, disassembly, cleaning, repair, assembly, and testing of aircraft components under the direction of the Component Shop Manager
• Performs component maintenance tasks as assigned by the Component Shop Manager
• Conducts all work in accordance with approved maintenance manuals, component maintenance manuals (CMMs), and applicable standards of airworthiness
• Accurately completes all required maintenance documentation, task cards, and component records prior to submission
• Ensures all applicable maintenance alerts, service bulletins, and internal memos are read, understood, and complied with
• Identifies potential defects, unserviceable conditions, or Service Difficulty Report (SDR) situations and reports them to the Component Shop Manager
• Assists with troubleshooting component discrepancies to determine an appropriate course of rectification
• Supports parts identification, tagging, segregation, and traceability in accordance with regulatory and company requirements
• Maintains a clean, organized, and safe component shop and work area
• Assists licensed AMEs with component testing, rigging, measurements, and inspections as required
• May assist with basic sheet metal, composite, or electrical component tasks under supervision, where applicable
• Performs other related duties as assigned in support of component shop operations

Qualifications

• Possess Transport Canada AME M Training Diploma.
• Previous hands-on line experience on aircraft in the Summit Helicopters fleet preferred.
• Hold a valid Canadian Passport and possess a valid driver’s license
• Ability to take direction and learn quickly
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, as well as work independently
• Flexibility to work shifts including afternoons and weekends

Additional Information

Summit Helicopters, a member of the Ledcor Group of Companies, delivers helicopter aviation solutions with one of the largest and most diverse fleets in the industry. Learn more at www.summithelicopters.ca

Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page. Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email.

2975 Airport Road, Kamloops, BC