Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (M1 Licenced))

Volatus Aerospace Corp.; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Volatus Aerospace Corp. is seeking experienced M1 Aircraft Maintenance Engineers to support a diverse fleet of rotary and fixed-wing aircraft at Villeneuve Airport. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and professionalism, with a focus on timely maintenance and accurate documentation.

You will work in a professional environment, enjoy home-like schedules without lengthy rotations, and contribute to a growing organization where maintenance is a critical success factor.

Qualifications

• Current Transport Canada M1 AME Licence.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic abilities.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and professionalism.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance.
• Conduct inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, and modifications.
• Certify maintenance in accordance with Transport Canada regulations and company procedures.
• Diagnose and rectify aircraft mechanical, electrical, and avionics defects.
• Complete technical records and documentation accurately and professionally.
• Assist with sheet metal and avionics work as required.
• Ensure the highest standards of safety, compliance, and workmanship.
• Support operational readiness across both rotary-wing and fixed-wing fleets.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative maintenance culture.

Skills

Valid driver’s licence

Troubleshooting & diagnostics

Time management

Independent work

Safety & quality

Communication & teamwork

Flexibility / duties

Education

Transport Canada M1 AME Licence

Job description

Company Overview

Volatus Aerospace is one of North America's leading aviation and aerospace organizations, providing aerial surveillance, pipeline integrity monitoring, geomatics services, remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS), charter operations, and tourism flights across North America with bases throughout Canada and in the USA.

Job Overview

Based at Villeneuve Airport, our maintenance operation supports a diverse fleet of rotary and fixed-wing aircraft in a professional, safety-focused environment. We are seeking experienced and motivated M1 Aircraft Maintenance Engineers who are committed to high standards of safety, quality, and professionalism and want to be part of a growing organization where maintenance is recognized as a critical contributor to operational success.

If you're looking to work on a variety of aircraft, avoid lengthy camp rotations, and be home most nights, we'd like to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance


• Conduct inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, and modifications


• Certify maintenance in accordance with Transport Canada regulations and company procedures


• Diagnose and rectify aircraft mechanical, electrical, and avionics defects


• Complete technical records and documentation accurately and professionally


• Assist with sheet metal and avionics work as required


• Ensure the highest standards of safety, compliance, and workmanship


• Support operational readiness across both rotary-wing and fixed-wing fleets


• Contribute to a positive, collaborative maintenance culture

Required Qualifications

• Current Transport Canada M1 AME Licence


• Valid driver's licence


• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic abilities


• Excellent organizational and time-management skills


• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision


• Commitment to safety, quality, and professionalism


• Strong communication and teamwork skills


• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Preferred Qualification

Having experience working on any of the following aircraft is highly desirable:

• Robinson R44


• Bell 206


• Cessna 172

Equivalent experience on similar aircraft types will also be considered

Hours Of Work And Work Environment

• The position is an onsite role, and the Employee is required to perform their duties primarily at the Company's designated workplace at Villeneuve Airport, as directed by the Company.


• The standard work schedule consists of forty (40) hours per week, subject to operational requirements.


• From time to time, the Employee may be required to maintain reasonable flexibility in working hours to support operational needs, time-sensitive maintenance, aircraft-on-ground events, or business priorities.


• The role is performed in an aircraft maintenance environment and may involve exposure to noise, machinery, fuels, lubricants, weather conditions, and other workplace hazards. Required personal protective equipment must be worn and all safety procedures followed.


• Limited travel or field work may be required based on operational needs.

Why Join Volatus Aerospace

At Volatus Aerospace, you will be joining an innovative, fast-paced company with a strong commitment to customer success and industry advancement. We offer a competitive salary, fleet pay, a comprehensive group benefits plan, and a group RRSP, company-supported training and career development. You will have the opportunity to work with a passionate global team on cutting-edge aerospace projects while continuing to grow your career in a collaborative and supportive work environment where your contributions directly impact company growth and operational success