aircraft maintenance engineer (AME) (except avionics)

Custom Helicopters Ltd; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental plan

Health care plan

RRSP

Stocks/shares

Job summary

Custom Helicopters Ltd. is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) for on-site work in Winnipeg, MB. This LMIA-required role offers a salary range of CAD 120,000 to CAD 170,000 per year and entails a full-time permanent position with multiple shift options.

The ideal candidate holds an AME (M) licence and 3–5 years of mechanical aircraft maintenance experience. Strong communication, organizational skills, and adherence to safety standards are essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in mechanical maintenance and repair of aircraft.
• AME 'M' licence - Aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Adjust and repair systems according to specifications, drawings, manuals and procedures.
• Repair and overhaul to ensure adherence to standards and procedures.
• Troubleshoot aircraft hydraulic systems.
• Troubleshoot aircraft mechanical systems.
• Troubleshoot aircraft structural systems.
• Install or modify aircraft engines and mechanical, hydraulic, flight control, fuel and pneumatic systems.
• Maintain detailed repair, inspection and certification records and reports.
• Dismantle airframes, engines or other systems for repair and reassembly.
• Perform and document routine maintenance.
• Ensure safety standards and departmental policies are met.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Organized

Time management

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

aircraft maintenance engineer (AME) (except avionics) LMIA requested

Posted on May 11, 2026 by Custom Helicopters Ltd. LMIA requested. The employer could not find a Canadian worker for this job and applied for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) to hire a temporary foreign worker. Canadian workers, including Canadian citizens and permanent residents, are still encouraged to apply with a Job Bank Plus Account.

Job details

• Location: Winnipeg , MB R3H 1B3
• Work location: On site
• Salary: $120,000 to $170,000 YEAR annually (To be negotiated) / 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment: Permanent employment Full time
• Employment terms options: Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, Overtime available
• Starts as soon as possible
• vacancies 4 vacancies

Responsibilities

• Adjust and repair systems according to specifications, technical drawings, manuals and established procedures
• Repair and overhaul to ensure adherence to standards and procedures
• Troubleshoot aircraft hydraulic systems
• Troubleshoot aircraft mechanical systems
• Troubleshoot aircraft structural systems
• Install or modify aircraft engines and mechanical, hydraulic, flight control, fuel and pneumatic systems
• Maintain detailed repair, inspection and certification records and reports
• Dismantle airframes, aircraft engines or other aircraft systems for repair, overhaul and cleaning, and reassemble
• Perform and document routine maintenance
• Ensure that safety standards and departmental policies are met
• Ensure adherence to safety regulations
• Repair and overhaul, modify, install and test aircraft electrical systems and equipment

Credentials

• AME «M» Licence - Aircraft

Experience and specialization

• Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization: Aircraft maintenance - general

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools/equipment

• Tools

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Time management

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
• Stocks/shares

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a Canadian citizen
• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2026-09-08