Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Babcock Canada Inc.; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 6,806 - 114,709; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental premiums

EFAP

Maternity/Parental leave top-up

RRSP/DPSP matching

Vacation time off

Bonus program

Professional development

Job summary

Babcock Canada Inc. in Winnipeg, MB seeks an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) to maintain, diagnose, and repair CL215/CL415 water bomber aircraft and Commander 690s.

You will work with aviation tools, pay attention to safety, mentor apprentices, and ensure accurate records. The role includes a Monday to Friday dayshift from Oct 1 to Apr 1, with 2 weeks away/off from Apr 1 to Oct 1, and travel up to 4 weeks.

Qualifications

• Valid M1/M2 AME license.
• Experience with CL-215/CL-415 aircraft is an asset.
• Experience with Garrett Turbine powered aircraft is an asset.
• Experience using WinAir or similar maintenance programs.
• Good English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, adjust, modify, test, diagnose, and repair aircraft mechanical or structural systems (CL215/CL415).
• Work with specialized aviation and power tools, computers, and diagnostic equipment.
• Conduct scheduled maintenance tasks.
• Mentor AME apprentices.
• Keep timely, accurate records of repair and maintenance activities.

Skills

English proficiency

Organization skills

Shift work

Travel readiness

Education

M1/M2 AME license

Tools

WinAir

Labor tracking system

Job description

Position Overview

Winnipeg Manitoba (Band 5b)

Expected Salary: $68,806 - $114,709

To determine final salary, Babcock considers a variety of factors including the successful Candidate’s skills and experience and internal equity. The final base salary offer is at the Company’s sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.

In a complex world marked by the threat of war, natural disasters, and geopolitical instability, national security has never been more important. Babcock is an international defence company providing support and product solutions to enhance our customers’ defence capabilities and critical assets. Our Canadian team combines their talent and expertise with deep global knowledge and experience from our operations in the United Kingdom, Europe, Australasia and Africa. Working for us, you’ll help ensure that Canada’s critical services and assets are readily available, reliable, and capable for our defence and civil customers and contribute to Babcock’s Purpose, ‘Creating a safe and secure world, together.’

Babcock Principles

• Be Curious – We believe in challenging the status quo and asking, ‘how might we?’
• Think: Outcomes – We believe in measuring success by the results we deliver and the positive impact we make
• Be Kind – We believe in being kind to ourselves, kind to each other, and kind to our planet.
• Collaborate – We believe that Babcock is greater than the sum of its parts.
• Be Courageous – We believe in being brave, ambitious, and determined.
• Own and Deliver – We believe everybody has a part to play in Babcock’s and our customers’ success.

Benefits

• Health & Well-being: 100% employer-paid health and dental premiums; Wellness benefit promotes a healthy work environment.
• Employee and Family Assistance Plan (EFAP) offers support and solutions for a wide range of life’s challenges.
• Maternity/Parental Leave top‑up payment is available for our colleagues as their family grows.
• Planning for the Future: Babcock Canada matches a portion of earnings towards our RRSP/DPSP program and colleagues can contribute directly to a TFSA.
• Competitive annual vacation time off and additional time off during our holiday closure.
• Growth and recognition: A comprehensive colleague recognition program and bonus program.
• Training and support for professional development and professional membership dues.

Responsibilities

• Work on CL215/CL415 Water Bomber Aircraft and Commander 690’s.
• Maintain, adjust, modify, test, diagnose, and repair an aircraft’s mechanical or structural systems.
• Work with specialized aviation and power tools, computers, and diagnostic equipment.
• Conduct scheduled maintenance tasks.
• Mentor AME apprentices.
• Keep timely and accurate records of the repair and maintenance activities that were conducted.
• Carefully observe all procedures, rules and regulations when performing any task.
• Be thoroughly familiar with, and put to use, safety procedures and safe work practices.
• Use the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for tasks/jobs.
• Follow company tool control procedures.
• Maintain a clean and productive work area.
• Work efficiently alone and as part of a team.
• Read, understand, and adhere to the Safety & Health Policy Statement, Company Occupational Health & Safety Manual, and Company Policies and Procedures.
• Utilize the Company reporting system to report any hazard, incident or accident.
• Enter labor in the labor tracking system accurately for all tasks performed.
• Perform work in accordance with all Transport Canada guidelines.

Work Schedule

Oct 1 to April 1: Monday to Friday dayshift. April 1 to Oct 1: 2 weeks away from base, 2 weeks off. The schedule does vary slightly depending on operational requirements.

Qualifications

• A valid M1 and/or M2 AME license.
• Experience with CL-215/CL-415 aircraft is an asset.
• Experience with Garrett Turbine powered aircraft is an asset.
• Demonstrated experience working on WinAir or other similar maintenance programs.
• Good organizational skills.
• Good English, written and spoken.
• Physical ability to sit or crouch for extended periods.
• Physical ability to walk and/or stand for extended periods.
• Physical dexterity to allow working in confined spaces.
• Ability and willingness to work shift work and able to travel for up to 4 weeks at a time.
• Ability to work at heights.
• Eligible for an Airport Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC), AVOP and ITAR Clearance.
• Ability to obtain a Canadian passport.
• Hold a valid driver’s license.
• Other duties as assigned.

EEO & Inclusion Statement

Babcock is committed to promoting a workforce without boundaries. One that welcomes everyone to contribute to our success regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, or disability, and conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered. If you require accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know how we can assist you. Babcock Canada acknowledges that the land on which we operate across Canada is the unceded territory of Indigenous Peoples. We are grateful to work, live, and play as guests on these lands and are committed to building meaningful and mutually beneficial relationships with Indigenous Peoples.