Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Yellowhead Helicopters Ltd.; Prince George; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A helicopter service company in Prince George is seeking licensed Helicopter Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (AME-M) for full-time and seasonal positions. Candidates should possess a valid Transport Canada AME-M license and a strong understanding of Canadian Aviation Regulations. Competitive salary ranges from $80,000 to $125,000 annually, with additional benefits including health and dental coverage.

Benefits

Health and dental benefits

Company matched RRSP

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Transport Canada AME-M license.
• Endorsement on company aircraft preferred (training provided for the right candidate).
• Strong understanding of Canadian Aviation Regulations required.
• Eligible to work in Canada full‑time.

Responsibilities

• Identify and resolve maintenance issues with pilots.
• Perform progressive and scheduled aircraft inspections.
• Ensure compliance with maintenance policies and safety procedures.
• Collaborate with engineers and apprentices.

Skills

Transport Canada AME-M license

Understanding of Canadian Aviation Regulations

Ability to follow documented policies and procedures

Class 5 driver’s license (or equivalent)

Job description

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Yellowhead Helicopters is currently seeking applications for licensed Helicopter Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (AME-M), endorsed on BK 117, Bell 212 or Airbus AS350 series, for year‑round full‑time and seasonal contract positions. These positions would be operationally controlled out of our Prince George, B.C. facility and will require travel to various work locations across Canada including locations in remote Northern B.C.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with pilots to identify and resolvemaintenance issues
• Performprogressive and scheduled aircraft inspections
• Ensurecompliancewith company maintenance policies and safety procedures
• Collaboratewith a supportive team of engineers and apprentices
• Reports to newly appointed Director of Maintenance Organization

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Transport Canada AME-M license
• Endorsement on company aircraft preferred (training provided for the right candidate)
• Strong understanding of Canadian Aviation Regulations
• Ability to follow documented policies and procedures
• Class 5 driver’s license (or equivalent) with acceptable abstract
• Eligible to work in Canada full‑time

Hours & Compensation

• Full‑time, fixed‑term contract, Seasonal
• Annual guarantees for full‑time employees of $80,000 to $125,000 - Gross earning potential much higher.

Additional Information

• Pre‑employment drug and alcohol test required
• Health and dental benefits
• Company matched RRSP

About the Company

Yellowhead Helicopters is a family owned and operated British Columbia based firm. Since 1975, YHL has been providing safe and efficient helicopter services to our clients from a base network located throughout British Columbia and Alberta. We are well equipped to be able to mobilize on short notice and support our customers in remote locations across Canada. We serve the Forestry, Mining & Petroleum, Utility, and Tourism industries. Our diversified fleet and varied flight missions allow for career progression.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to the principles of employment equity in all communities where we do business.