Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Top Aces; Goffs; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Aces, a global leader in ADAIR and JTAC training, is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer to join our operations. The role involves maintaining airworthiness, reviewing logs, and ensuring compliance with Canadian regulations and company procedures across maintenance tasks.

You will work under the Base Lead or Deployment Lead, perform inspections, troubleshooting, and tests, and support ongoing training and safety standards in dynamic environments. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Holds a valid TCCA AME M2 license in a recognized discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant aircraft maintenance experience.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Able to problem solve and troubleshoot.
• Able to communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Maintain validity of the AME M2 license at all times.
• Review Technical Log, Purchase Order and related maintenance documents.
• Initiate a Work Order with check sheets and attachments.
• Assign maintenance tasks to trained personnel.
• Ensure compliance with manufacturer standards, CARs and TA policies.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, overhaul or replace parts as required.
• Inform the DOM of irregularities on maintenance status.

Skills

English communication

Independent worker

Problem solving

Team player

Education

TCCA AME M2 license

2 years maintenance experience

Job description

Founded in 2000 by three former Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) CF-18 fighter pilots who identified an opportunity to improve military readiness training, Top Aces has since established itself as the world leader in contracted adversary air (ADAIR) services and joint terminal attack controller (JTAC) training.

We pride ourselves on our unblemished safety record, having flown an industry leading 130,000+ hours of operational training without accident in support of customers worldwide, including Canada, the U.S., Germany, and multiple other NATO allies and international partner nations.

Our vision is to be the most trusted provider of innovative defense training solutions, continuously elevating standards in an industry where "Experience Matters." This commitment to innovation and technology ensures we remain adaptable, training allied militaries to succeed against evolving threats.

Top Aces’ dynamic team contributes to delivering on our purpose of training the next generation of combat leaders by living our values of Service, Integrity, Excellence, and Together every day!

Join our team!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Aircraft Maintenance Engineer is responsible to the Base Lead and/or Deployment Lead for the performance of their work and to the DQA for the quality and regulatory compliance of their work.

• Responsible to maintain validity of his/her TCCA AME M2 license at all times;
• Accomplish the following activities for each assigned maintenance tasks performed under his/her supervision;
• Review of the Technical Log, Purchase Order and associated documents for the maintenance requested;
• A Work Order is initiated with appropriate check sheets and additional work sheets are attached;
• Work related tasks are assigned to appropriately trained maintenance personnel;
• The inspection, troubleshooting, repair, overhaul or replacement of parts is done in accordance with the Parts and Material section of the TA Policies and Procedures;
• Inspection by certifying personnel has been carried out;
• Dual inspections have been carried out as required;
• Functional tests have been carried out as required;
• A review of all documentation for completeness has been carried out;
• A computerized maintenance release itemizing all maintenance performed and any outstanding defects is generated and entered appropriately;
• Ensure the work accomplished on any aircraft or component is in compliance with:
  • The applicable manufacturer's recommended standards;
  • Canadian Aviation Regulations;
  • Company policies and procedures;
• Ensure that all replacement parts are inspected, eligible and properly certified prior to installation;
• Ensure that the removed parts are properly tagged and routed to quarantine;
• Inform the DOM or his delegate of irregularities on status of required maintenance tasks;Perform Receiving Inspection Authority functions as required;
• Assist in the On-the-Job training and instruction of personnel;
• Attend training courses to ensure continued qualifications;
• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor;
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor;
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Holds a valid TCCA AME M2 license in a recognized discipline;
• 2 years of relevant experience in aircraft maintenance (an asset);
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision;
• Able to work on complex assignments requiring considerable judgment, initiative and technical/specialized knowledge;
• Able to problem solve and troubleshoot;
• Able to communicate in English;
• Team player;
• Experience on a commercial or military aircraft;
• Experience in Line Maintenance in a fast-paced environment is preferred.
• Ability to perform all work in support of our Corporate Values of Excellence, Service, Integrity … Together.

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting / carrying / pushing / pulling up to 70 lbs;
• Working in confined spaces;

Working Conditions:

• Ability to work a flexible schedule including overtime and shift work according to flight operations;
• Will be required to work outdoors;
• Travel is required for the position;
• International travel may also be required in this role

Occupational Health and Safety:

You will have the following responsibilities in order to comply with the company's Occupational Health and Safety program:

Employees are responsible for:

• Working in compliance with Occupational Health and Safety acts and regulations
• Following safe work practices and procedures and using safeguards and personal protective equipment
• Reporting hazards (such as unsafe situations and activities) to their supervisor immediately.

Security Clearance Requirements/ CGP / ITAR:

Position requires Level II clearance with the Canadian Government and the ability to gain access to the Canadian Controlled Goods Program

By joining Top Aces, you will find:

• A work environment in which service, integrity, excellence and teamwork are highly valued;
• Opportunities for development and growth;
• Multidisciplinary and multicultural collaboration at a local and global level;

Come share your passion with us! Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered, and challenged to be your best self.

At Top Aces, all employees are welcome regardless of race, nationality, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability or age. The masculine form may be used in this job description solely for ease of reading but refers to men, women and gender diversity.