Aircraft Maintenance Engineer 3

Government of Nova Scotia; Shubenacadie; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Nova Scotia seeks an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer to perform inspections, repairs, and certifications on their helicopter fleet. Candidates must hold an AME License and have relevant training and experience. The role offers career development, an engaging workplace, and competitive benefits, contributing to effective aviation services across the province.

Benefits

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Health and Dental Insurance

Short and Long Term Disability

Vacation

Employee and Family Assistance Programs

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years with AME License in M1/M2 Category.
• Transport Canada Approved Type Training on Airbus H-125.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections and repairs on helicopters per regulations.
• Certify repairs and oversee work of junior engineers.
• Conduct quality assurance checks on maintenance.

Skills

Inspection

Repair

Certification

Quality Assurance

Education

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) License

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Job description

Nova Scotia is rich in natural resources – including biodiversity, forests, geological resources, provincial parks and the land we manage. Department of Natural Resources is responsible for the development, management, conservation and protection of forest, mineral, parks and wildlife resources and the administration of the province's Crown land. Together we are working with Nova Scotians to build a better future through sustainable natural resource management as we all benefit from the natural health and wealth of the province.

Aviation Services is a division of the Department of Natural Resources responsible for providing helicopter support for all provincial government departments and agencies.

About Our Opportunity

Under the general supervision of the Chief Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, carries out daily routine inspections, planned periodic inspections and repairs as well as field repairs to the Province’s helicopter fleet in accordance with the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CAR's), recommended practices and procedures established by aircraft manufacturers, power plant manufacturers and Transport Canada.

Primary Accountabilities

• Carries out airframe, engine and associated system inspections, repairs, and / or modification to department rotary wing aircraft in accordance with the regulations and procedures dictated by Transport Canada Aviation and Department of Natural Resources Aviation Services Maintenance Control and Policy Manual.
• Certify repairs and work is accomplished in accordance with the procedures established by Transport Canada Aviation, Department of Natural Resources Maintenance Control and Policy Manual and other applicable airworthiness approved agencies.
• Clean and service aircraft; clean and maintain hangar generally, work areas specifically.
• Inspect and certify work carried out by the Aircraft Maintenance Engineer 1’s and 2’s who cannot certify work on their own.
• Carry out independent inspections and random quality assurance checks of work completed by Aircraft Maintenance Engineers on Department of Natural Resources aircraft.

Qualifications and Experience

This may be the right opportunity for you if you have :

• An Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) License issued by Transport Canada in the M1 and / or M2 Category for a minimum of 2 years.
• Have completed a Transport Canada Approved Type Training Course(s) on the Airbus H-125 airframe and Safran Arriel 2 series engine
• A valid Nova Scotia Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent license from another Province.
• Due to the on-call nature of Search and Rescue, the candidate must reside in or relocate to Nova Scotia and be able to respond within 1 hour to Shubenacadie base while on call.
• Must be willing to travel and occasionally travel overnight within or outside of the Province.
• High School graduate or equivalent
• The following are considered Assets to this position;
• A valid Human Performance in Aviation Maintenance (HPIAM) course
• A valid WHMIS training certificate
• A valid Transportation of Dangerous Goods Certificate
• A valid Emergency First Aid and CPR Certificate
• Occupational Health and Safety Training (OH&S)

Equivalency

Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as aDefined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here : Benefits for government employees.

What We Offer

• Career Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career
• Engaging workplace : our Employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies
• Countless career paths
• Start date can be negotiated to work around your current employment contract status if required.

Pay Grade : AS 07 Salary Range : $3,;- $3,;Bi-Weekly

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Aircraft Maintenance Engineer • SHUBENACADIE, NS, CA