Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Professional Staffing; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 66,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

RRSP matching

3 weeks vacation

10 sick days

Boot/tool allowances

Uniforms provided

Travel discounts

Job summary

Professional Staffing is hiring a Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME – M2) for Hamilton, Ontario and Vancouver, British Columbia. The role focuses on line maintenance and troubleshooting within a hands-on aviation operation, offering competitive compensation and benefits.

Ideal candidates will have strong problem-solving skills and a track record with Boeing variants. You will handle diagnostics and ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and timely aircraft readiness across shifts.

Qualifications

• Licensed AME with valid credentials.
• Experience on Boeing 757/767/777 is highly desirable.
• Able to obtain RAIC & AVOP.
• Willing to work 12-hour continental shifts.

Responsibilities

• Perform line maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, repairs and testing on aircraft avionics and electrical systems.
• Diagnose and resolve aircraft system faults including wiring, navigation, and instrumentation issues.
• Complete maintenance records and certifications per Transport Canada regulations and company procedures.
• Support aircraft dispatch reliability, safety, and operational readiness.

Skills

Licensed AME

Boeing 757/767/777

RAIC clearance

AVOP

12-hour shifts

Line maintenance

Avionics troubleshooting

Job description

WE’RE HIRING: Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME – M2)

Hamilton, ON and Vancouver, BC

My client, a leading provider in the air cargo and aviation industry, is looking for a licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer to join its line maintenance team in Hamilton.

If you have strong aircraft troubleshooting skills and enjoy working in a hands‑on operational environment, this is an excellent opportunity to join an established aviation operation with competitive compensation and benefits.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Perform line maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, and testing on aircraft avionics and electrical systems.
• Diagnose and resolve aircraft system faults, including wiring, communication, navigation, and instrumentation issues.
• Complete maintenance records and certifications in accordance with Transport Canada regulations and company procedures.
• Support aircraft dispatch reliability, safety, and operational readiness.

What You Must Have

• Ideally, at least 1 year of licensed experience, with more experience preferred.
• Experience working on Boeing 757, 767, or 777 aircraft is highly desirable. Other aircraft endorsements and experience on larger aircraft will also be considered.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required airport security clearance (RAIC) and airside driving privileges (AVOP).
• Ability to work rotating 12-hour continental shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• $47.59–$51.13/hour + $4/hour Engineer Premium for licensed AMEs without company aircraft endorsements.
• Endorsed AMEs: $51.03/hour and up + $8/hour Engineer Premium, with progression based on experience and the applicable pay scale.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage from day one.
• Employer RRSP matching starting at 5%.
• 3 weeks of vacation to start.
• 10 health/sick days annually.
• Annual boot, tool, and uniform-cleaning allowances, plus uniforms provided.
• Additional travel discounts and employee benefits.