aircraft maintenance technician

Horizon Helicopters; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading helicopter service provider is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer for its Whitehorse location. The role requires at least 5 years of experience in aircraft maintenance, including troubleshooting and repairing systems to meet Canada’s safety standards. This is a full-time position with a salary of $43.20 per hour. Applicants must be authorized to work in Canada.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in aircraft maintenance.
• Certification in aircraft systems is required.
• Strong knowledge of Transport Canada standards.

Responsibilities

• Adjust and repair systems according to specifications.
• Inspect maintenance work of aircraft mechanics.
• Maintain detailed repair and inspection records.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and hydraulic aircraft systems.
• Order and maintain inventory of parts.

Skills

Aircraft system adjustment and repair

Inspection of maintenance work

Troubleshooting hydraulic systems

Technical drawing interpretation

Education

College or diploma (1-2 years)

Job description

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Job details

• Location Whitehorse , YT Y1A 0M7
• Salary 43.20 hourly / 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

5 years or more

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Adjust and repair systems according to specifications, technical drawings, manuals and established procedures
• Inspect maintenance work done by aircraft mechanics
• Inspect structural and mechanical systems of aircraft and ensure that these systems meet Transport Canada and company standards of performance and safety
• Repair and overhaul to ensure adherence to standards and procedures
• Troubleshoot aircraft hydraulic systems
• Troubleshoot aircraft mechanical systems
• Repair and overhaul aircraft structural, mechanical or hydraulic systems
• Install or modify aircraft engines and mechanical, hydraulic, flight control, fuel and pneumatic systems
• Maintain detailed repair, inspection and certification records and reports
• Dismantle airframes, aircraft engines or other aircraft systems for repair, overhaul and cleaning, and reassemble
• Inspect work of aircraft mechanics performing modification of aircraft and aircraft mechanical systems to ensure adherence to standards and procedures
• Perform and document routine maintenance
• Order and maintain inventory of parts and supplies
• Interpret blueprints/specifications/standards and written technical instructions

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2025-12-09