Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Line

Jazz Aviation LP; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional airline in Montreal is looking for Apprentice Aircraft Maintenance Engineers to join their team. The successful candidates will be responsible for maintaining aircraft in airworthy condition, performing inspections, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. This role offers competitive hourly wages ranging from $27.10 to $34.81, along with comprehensive benefits, training opportunities, and a supportive work environment that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and wellness package

Defined contribution pension plan

Employee travel programs

Qualifications

• Must obtain and maintain all credentials as a condition of employment.
• Legal working authority in Canada is required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out inspections and maintenance duties on Company aircraft.
• Report on aircraft serviceability issues.
• Ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards.

Skills

Effective communication skills in English (oral and written)

Line aircraft maintenance experience

Education

Graduate of an accredited Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) program

Transport Canada accreditation

Ability to obtain a Restricted Area Identification Card (RAIC)

Valid Canadian driver's license

Ability to obtain an Airport Vehicle Operator's Permit (AVOP)

Job description

Get To Know Us

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 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 Apprentice 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.

The Opportunity

If you’re an Apprentice Aircraft Maintenance Engineer who takes pride in safety, technical accuracy, and working as part of a dependable, professional team, you’ll find a strong fit at Jazz. You must bring a commitment to precision; a focus on maintaining aircraft to the highest regulatory and Company standards; and dedication to contributing to a safe, efficient, and collaborative maintenance environment. Are you looking for a workplace where your expertise is respected, your development is supported, and your career can continue to progress? If this aligns with your goals, we welcome you to join our award‑winning team.

Purpose Of Position

To maintain the aircraft in an airworthy condition and carry out maintenance tasks as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Crew Chief or a licensed engineer, carry out inspection(s), dismantle and assemble aircraft systems for repair and/or overhaul of aircraft systems and its components on Company aircraft. This will include learning and understanding troubleshooting aircraft defects and carry out corrective action as required.
• Carry out maintenance duties on Company aircraft.
• Report on issues affecting the serviceability of aircraft.
• Ensure aircraft are maintained in accordance with Company requirements and Transport Canada regulations.
• Perform duties in accordance with our established policies and procedures while giving primary consideration to personal safety, the safety of co‑workers and customers.

Key Qualifications

• All credentials listed below must be obtained and maintained as a condition of employment.
• Graduate of an accredited Transport Canada–approved Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) program.
• Transport Canada accreditation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Restricted Area Identification Card (RAIC).
• Valid Canadian‑issued driver’s license with no restrictions or conditions.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an Airport Vehicle Operator’s Permit (AVOP).
• Line aircraft maintenance experience is considered an asset.
• Legal working authority in Canada is required.
• Effective communication skills in English, both oral and written are required.

Career Development Opportunities

• Work on a wide range of projects and tasks.
• Build your skills through ongoing training and development.
• Grow your career through meaningful opportunities for advancement.

Your Total Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive, unionized hourly wages of $27.10 to $34.81 with annual progression as outlined in our Collective Agreement.
• Secure your future with our competitive defined contribution pension plan designed to support long‑term financial well‑being.
• Benefit from a comprehensive health and wellness package, including health, dental, life, and disability coverage to keep you and your loved ones protected.
• Enjoy exclusive employee travel programs across the Air Canada network, giving you and your family access to incredible destinations.

About Jazz Aviation LP

Supported by more than 4,200 aviation professionals, Jazz promotes a workplace culture built on safety, respect, diversity, and continuous learning. Our commitment to our employees has earned us multiple distinctions, including recognition in 2025 as Canada’s Safest Employer in the Public Transportation category; a 5‑Star Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Employer award; one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers; and one of Nova Scotia’s and Atlantic Canada’s Top Employers. Jazz has also been honoured with Canada’s Indigenous Reconciliation award for meaningful and ongoing commitment to reconciliation with Indigenous peoples.

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.

Apply by Date

Feb 10, 2026

Primary Location

CA-QC-Montréal

Schedule

Full‑time

Job Type

Permanent

Shift

Shift Work