Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) - Induction Maintenance (in hangar / no field work)

Conair Group; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Conair Group in Abbotsford, BC is seeking a full-time Induction Maintenance Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) to support aircraft undergoing conversion to Air Tankers in hangar environments. You will report to the Induction Maintenance Crew Lead and perform maintenance, troubleshooting, component replacements, and ensure compliance with Transport Canada regulations.

The role requires willingness to travel for inspections and RTS activities with third-party partners; TC M1/M2 licenses and AME

Qualifications

• Knowledge of government laws, safety rules, regulations, and safe practices.
• Knowledge of aircraft parts and theory of aircraft structures.
• Ability to learn new skills quickly and respond to verbal instructions.
• Ability to work effectively with mechanical tools and equipment.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks in the repair, overhaul and maintenance of aircraft.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Ability to act with professionalism.
• Ability to clearly and effectively express information and ideas both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance on Conair production A/C and production projects as assigned.
• Ensure aircraft are maintained in accordance with Conair policies and procedures and Transport Canada requirements.
• Always ensuring your personal safety and safety of co-workers.
• Completing assigned tasks and related paperwork in a timely and accurate manner.
• Working within a team environment assisting and/or directing fellow employees with the performance of their duties in a professional and courteous manner.
• Maintaining currency as applicable to Conair policies, procedures, Maintenance Bulletins, and notices.
• Knowledge of CAR’s regulations as related to aircraft maintenance.
• Requirement for periodic travel to assist with the inspections, evaluation and RTS of airframes. This includes candidate airtanker airframe evaluations, representing Conair as a customer rep. with our out-of-town 3rd party maintenance, paint and sub-contractors.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance knowledge

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Documentation

Teamwork

Written and verbal communication

Ability to travel for inspections

Education

Transport Canada M1 or M2 license

AME category M training

Q400 type training (asset)

Job description

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) - Induction Maintenance (in hangar / no field work)

1510 Tower St, Abbotsford, BC V2T 6H5, Canada

Job Description

Posted Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 10:00 AM

We currently have an opening for a full-time permanent Induction Maintenance Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME), based in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada.

Reporting to the Induction Maintenance Crew Lead, the Induction Maintenance AME will be able to work under varying supervision on aircraft undergoing conversion to Air Tankers, incl heavy maintenance, troubleshooting and major component replacements. Able to operate independently and exercise good judgment.

In this role your duties will include the following:

• Carry out maintenance on Conair production A/C and production projects as assigned.
• Ensure aircraft are maintained in accordance with Conair policies and procedures and Transport Canada requirements.
• Always ensuring your personal safety and safety of co-workers.
• Completing assigned tasks and related paperwork in a timely and accurate manner.
• Working within a team environment assisting and/or directing fellow employees with the performance of their duties in a professional and courteous manner.
• Maintaining currency as applicable to Conair policies, procedures, Maintenance Bulletins, and notices.
• Knowledge of CAR’s regulations as related to aircraft maintenance.
• Requirement for periodic travel to assist with the inspections, evaluation and RTS of airframes. This includes candidate airtanker airframe evaluations, representing Conair as a customer rep. with our out-of-town 3rd party maintenance, paint and sub-contractors.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Knowledge of government laws, safety rules, regulations, and safe practices.
• Knowledge of aircraft parts and theory of aircraft structures.
• Ability to learn new skills quickly and respond to verbal instructions.
• Ability to work effectively with mechanical tools and equipment.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks in the repair, overhaul and maintenance of aircraft.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Ability to act with professionalism.
• Ability to clearly and effectively express information and ideas both verbally and in writing.

Training/Education:

• Holder of Transport Canada Licenses M1 or M2.
• Successful completion of an AME category M training course from a Transport Canada Approved Training Organization.
• Q400 type training and experience considered an asset.

***Must be legally entitled to work in Canada (Canadian citizenship or permanent residency)***

1510 Tower St, Abbotsford, BC V2T 6H5, Canada