Aircraft Mechanic: Heavy Maintenance & Q400 Conversions

D.O.M. magazine; Abbotsford; Hybrid; CAD 72,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Employee assistance

Discount programs

Job summary

Aerotek in Abbotsford, BC is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic to join our team on an aircraft conversion program and heavy maintenance. The role focuses on converting Q400 aircraft for aerial firefighting and performing engine checks, wheel changes, structural inspections, and repairs.

This long-term, full-time contracting position offers crew collaboration, rotating leads, 10-hour shifts 6:00–16:15 with occasional overtime, and a fully onsite workplace.

Qualifications

• Dash 8 Q400 endorsement is advantageous.
• Experience in northern regions such as Yukon and NW territories is beneficial.
• 5+ years experience with 737 aircraft.
• Experience with line maintenance and aircraft interiors.

Responsibilities

• Perform heavy maintenance checks and repairs on aircraft.
• Conduct engine checks, wheel changes, and structural inspections.
• Participate in aircraft conversions to aerial firefighting models.
• Collaborate with team members and lead hands to ensure aircraft functionality.
• Bring basic tooling for maintenance tasks.
• Adapt to rotating team leads and work cohesively with diverse teams.

Skills

Dash 8 Q400 endorsement

737 experience

Line maintenance

Aircraft interiors

Northern regions experience

Job description

Aerotek in Abbotsford, BC is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic to join our team on an aircraft conversion program and heavy maintenance. The role focuses on converting Q400 aircraft for aerial firefighting and performing engine checks, wheel changes, structural inspections, and repairs.

This long-term, full-time contracting position offers crew collaboration, rotating leads, 10-hour shifts 6:00–16:15 with occasional overtime, and a fully onsite workplace.