Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - M1 or M2

Heli-One; Richmond; On-site; CAD 73,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks vacation with option to buy an

Health, dental and disability coverage

Manulife pension with company matching

Job summary

Heli-One Canada is seeking an experienced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (M2 rated) to perform and certify maintenance to airworthiness standards. The role involves troubleshooting, precise documentation, and collaboration to ensure safety and quality in operations from Richmond, BC.

The organization is a global rotor-wing MRO leader with facilities in Canada, Norway, and Poland, offering opportunities for professional growth, travel, and exposure to diverse aircraft types.

Qualifications

• Transport Canada AME licence (M1 or M2)
• Legal right to live and work in Canada
• Type ratings for Bell 412, Sikorsky S92 or Leonardo AW139 are an asset

Responsibilities

• Maintain required authorizations for aircraft
• Ensure quality of work by yourself and/or staff under your supervision
• Interpret technical manuals, drawings and blueprints
• Troubleshoot issues and develop corrective actions
• Document and certify maintenance within your scope of authority
• Ensure documentation revision status is correct
• Stay current with amendments to procedures and data
• Control tools and maintain clean work areas
• Follow Health, Safety and Environmental policies
• Travel may be required
• Shift work may be required

Skills

Rotary wing experience

English communication

AMOS MRO software

Tools

AMOS MRO software

Job description

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - M1 or M2

Location: Richmond, BC

Role Summary

Heli‑One Canada is looking for an experienced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (M2 rated) to perform and certify aircraft maintenance to approved airworthiness and regulatory standards. This role involves troubleshooting, accurate maintenance documentation, and working collaboratively to ensure the highest levels of safety and quality.

We Keep Your Helicopter Flying Safely, Whatever The Mission!

At Heli-One, we don't just maintain helicopters-we keep missions airborne and safe. As a global leader in rotor wing Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO), we bring decades of expertise to support a wide range of aircraft. With state-of-the-art facilities in Canada, Norway, and Poland, we deliver world-class service to customers around the globe.

Why Heli-One?

We're committed to delivering the best service for our customers, innovating every day to make repairs faster, smarter, and more cost-effective.

Join us and be part of a team that's shaping the future of helicopter maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain the required authorizations for the aircraft you work on.
• Ensure the quality of work carried out by yourself and/or non-certifying staff under your supervision.
• Assist in instruction and training of apprentices
• Interpret technical manuals, drawing and blueprints
• Troubleshoot issues and develop actions to rectify them
• Accurately document and certify maintenance carried out within your scope of authority.
• Ensure all documentation used during maintenance is of the correct revision status.
• Stay current with all amendments to Company Procedures/Manuals and all other relevant technical data.
• Properly control all tools used during maintenance.
• Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of the work areas under your control.
• Work in compliance with the company's Health, Safety and Environmental policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Shift work may be required with occasional weekends as required.
• Travel may be required.

Essential Qualifications

• Transport Canada AME M licence (M1 or M2 rated)
• Legal right to live and work in Canada

Desirable Qualifications

• Type ratings for Bell 412, Sikorsky S92 or Leonardo AW139 are an asset

Skills/Experience:

• At least 3 years' experience on rotary wing aircraft is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Good computer skills.
• Experience with AMOS MRO software is an advantage.

Attributes/Behaviors:

• Excellent cooperation skills in a team environment
• Highly adaptable to change
• Work accurately, efficiently, and with great work ethic
• Excellent problem-solving
• Ability to obtain an airport security pass and necessary approvals for the role

Eligibility

Applicants must have the legal right to work in Canada and meet any clearance requirements relevant to the role.

Salary range: $73,163 - $106,486 Based on experience and qualifications

Work Schedule Choice

• 8 hour days, Monday to Friday (06:00-14:15) or;
• 10 hour days, Monday to Thursday (06:00-16:30)

Time Off

• 4 weeks vacation starting with the option to purchase an additional week through payroll deduction
• 10 days sick leave
• 13 Statutory Holidays observed

Pension

• Manulife: mandatory 4% with Company matching 4%

Medical / Dental / Disability coverage

• Extended Medical and Dental through Sun Life (3 tiers to choose from)
• Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance and AD&D coverage
• Travel health insurance which extends to immediate family members.

Uniforms/Personal Protective Equipment

• Brand name uniforms from Heli-One uniform store: $450 first year / annual top-up thereafter
• $240 safety shoe allowance, every 2 years
• Prescription safety glasses covered by Heli-One above what Extended Medical covers
• Molded Ear Plugs
• Fitted Respirator
• Cold Weather/Rain Gear (for applicable areas)

Travel

• Mobile Repair Team (MRT) deployment opportunities around the world
• Hotels, airfares, rental cars covered
• Daily per-diem, rates dependent on country
• All travel time paid

Unionized Position

• Union dues are 1% of salary