Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Heavy - Avionics (Licensed) (YHZ-LIC-E-6400-26B)

Jazz Aviation; Sainte-Sophie-d'Halifax; On-site; CAD 49,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Pension plan

Health & dental benefits

Employee travel perks

Ongoing training and development

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Jazz Aviation is seeking licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineers to inspect, maintain and repair Canada’s regional fleet. You will troubleshoot complex issues and certify work orders while upholding safety and regulatory standards.

Join a supportive team with rail-tight union wages, a robust benefits package, and ongoing training. Travel perks with Air Canada network and clear pathways for advancement await you.

Qualifications

• Valid Transport Canada AME License is mandatory.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a RAIC.
• Valid Canadian driver’s license without restrictions.
• Ability to obtain/maintain an AVOP.
• Heavy maintenance experience on CRJ900, Dash 8400, and/or E175 is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and repair aircraft.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
• Complete and certify work orders and logbooks.
• Maintain safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Support apprentices as needed.

Skills

Transport Canada AME License

RAIC eligibility

Canadian driver’s license

AVOP eligibility

Heavy maintenance experience (CRJ900,

Job description

Your expertise keeps us flying

Join the team that keeps Canada moving. At Jazz, our AMEs are valued professionals who ensure our fleet operates safely, reliably, and to the highest standards.

Why you’ll love being an AME at Jazz

• Competitive unionized wages: $35.52–$58.34/hr.
• Pension plan to support long term financial security.
• Comprehensive health & dental benefits.
• Employee travel perks across the Air Canada network.
• Opportunities to work on a wide range of projects and tasks.
• Skills development through ongoing training and development.
• Career growth supported through meaningful opportunities for advancement.

What our AMEs say

“Jazz is very supportive of its employees. They are very safety conscious and have a great learning eco-system for aviation-related courses. They are invested in your training and development. The traveling perks through Air Canada are also quite nice, and Jazz's new collective agreement with AMEs makes Jazz a very lucrative employer.”

- Marc, M CERT YUL Line Maintenance

What you’ll do

• Inspect, maintain, and repair aircraft.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
• Complete and certify work orders and logbooks.
• Maintain safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Support apprentices as needed.

What you bring

• Valid Transport Canada AME License.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a Restricted Area Identification Card (RAIC).
• Valid Canadian driver’s license without restrictions or conditions.
• Ability to obtain/maintain an Airport Vehicle Operator’s Permit (AVOP).
• Heavy maintenance experience on CRJ900, Dash 8400, and/or E175 aircraft (strong asset).

About Jazz:

Jazz Aviation LP (Jazz) is Canada’s largest regional airline and Air Canada’s primary Air Canada Express operator, connecting people and communities to approximately 70 destinations across North America.

With over 4,200 dedicated professionals, Jazz fosters a workplace united by purpose and supported by programs and policies that promote safety, diversity, and wellness. Jazz is proud to be recognized for its strong commitment to people and culture.

We have five major maintenance bases across the country—including our Heavy Maintenance facility in Halifax and Line Maintenance bases in Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, and Vancouver—Jazz offers Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineers the opportunity to work with a dedicated team that prioritizes safety, professionalism, and technical excellence. Our Aircraft Maintenance Engineers play a critical role in keeping our fleet operating safely and reliably, and we take pride in fostering an environment where your expertise is valued and your work truly matters.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility:

We strive to make our workplace accessible and inclusive. To support your success, we can provide accommodations for people with disabilities, such as adjustments or assistive measures to remove barriers during the recruitment process. If you require any accessibility support, please contact us at [e-mail].

Jazz values diversity and we empower our employees to foster an internal culture of inclusion. Jazz is committed to providing equitable opportunities for employment and career advancement and we will continuously work to create inclusive and accessible work environments to maximize individual potential as well as psychological health and safety. Meeting the needs of passengers is critical to our success and we recognize the importance of a workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve.