Aircraft Maintenance Engineer — Mechanics (Ame-M)

Tappwfs; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health

Dental coverage

RRSP matching

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paramedical coverage

ACA certification training

Job summary

Tappwfs in Abbotsford, BC is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer — Mechanics (AME-M) to join a unionized, high-volume fixed-wing military maintenance team. You’ll perform heavy checks, work with apprentices and supervisors, and move along a clear career path within a large, stable operation.

Qualified candidates hold TC-approved AME certification (M2) or E for Avionics, 48+ months of AME experience, fluent English, and either Canadian citizenship or permanent residency.

Qualifications

• Certificate in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering approved by Transport Canada
• Minimum 48 months of AME experience
• Fluent written and verbal English
• Canadian citizenship or permanent residency required

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repair, overhaul, and inspection work per TC regulations and quality procedures
• Complete documentation accurately and on time
• Work within certification scope and mentor junior technicians
• Coach apprentices as you grow into senior crew roles
• Contribute to a safe, high-standard production floor

Job description

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer — Mechanics (Ame-M)

Permanent, full-time AME opening on a growing fixed-wing military maintenance crew in Abbotsford, BC, with 10+ positions open now.

16th September, 2026

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer — Mechanics | Abbotsford, BC

This role may also be known as: Aircraft Maintenance Technician, Aviation Maintenance Engineer, AME-M, Heavy Aircraft Maintenance Technician
You've spent years building your hands-on trade. This is a chance to put that experience somewhere it actually keeps growing. You'd be joining a unionized production team performing full A through E heavy maintenance checks on fixed-wing military aircraft, working inside a defined crew alongside apprentices, senior engineers, crew leads, and supervisors. Pay here isn't flat — it climbs with your experience up to the seven year mark, with a guaranteed increase every March and a level increase after your first year on the job.
This isn't a shop where you clock in, do a task, and clock out unnoticed. Crews are built around technical expertise, and there's a real structure to move from apprentice through crew lead, senior crew lead, and into supervisor and manager roles over time. You'll also have access to an Approved Training Organization for ongoing type training, so your skill set keeps expanding rather than plateauing.
What separates this from a typical maintenance shop posting is the scale and stability behind it. This is a long-running, high-volume MRO operation, over 300 production staff across planning, painting, and maintenance, working aircraft that stay in shop 100+ days for full heavy checks. That means deep, sustained technical exposure rather than quick turnarounds, plus genuine leadership access since crews report up through a full supervisory structure.

What You'll Be Doing

• Perform maintenance, repair, overhaul, and inspection work in line with the customer's check package, Transport Canada Regulations, and internal quality and safety procedures
• Complete documentation and reporting accurately and on time
• Work within the scope of your certification authority
• Coach and mentor junior technicians and apprentices as you grow into more senior crew roles
• Help uphold a safe, high-standard production floor

What We're Looking For

• Certificate in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering approved by Transport Canada or the applicable governing body
• Valid AME license (M2) or License E for Avionics — candidates with a military background or prior C130 experience may qualify without a license
• Minimum 48 months of experience performing AME duties
• Fluent written and verbal English
• Canadian citizenship or permanent residency required (Controlled Goods clearance)

Compensation & Work Model

$37.58 to $46.07 per hour, based on a collective agreement and relevant years of experience. Onsite, full-time. Shift options include Monday to Friday 7am to 3:30pm or Monday to Friday 3:15pm to 11:45pm, with the option to pick up weekend shifts. Strong benefits package including 100% extended health and dental coverage, RRSP/pension matching, life insurance, short and long term disability, an Employee Assistance Program, paramedical coverage, and premiums for ACA certification.

Location & Travel

Abbotsford, BC. Candidates must be local or willing to commute. Relocation support is available for qualifying candidates.