AME Crew Chief (Resident or Rotational)

Ledcor; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) Crew Chief to lead and mentor a skilled team. In this pivotal role, you will ensure compliance with safety regulations while overseeing maintenance activities. Your leadership will foster a positive work environment, and your expertise will guide apprentices and mechanics towards their professional development. This position offers a unique opportunity to work with a diverse fleet in a dynamic setting, contributing to aviation solutions across Canada's North. If you're ready to take your career to new heights, we invite you to apply today!

Benefits

Competitive total rewards package

Opportunities for skill development

Support for physical and mental wellbeing

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a licensed AME, preferably with larger aircraft.
• Ability to supervise and train AMEs and apprentices.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee maintenance crew activities while ensuring safety compliance.
• Lead and mentor apprentices and mechanics, conducting performance reviews.

Skills

Aircraft Maintenance Engineering

Leadership

Mentoring

Troubleshooting

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

Transport Canada AME M or E License

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Description

You are a professional and experienced AME holding an M or E license (or a combination of the two) seeking the next step in your career. Your resilience and positive attitude along with your demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills will see you succeed in this role.

As the Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) Crew Chief, you will be responsible for providing direction and supervision to AMEs and Apprentices to ensure the maintenance crew performs activities as planned in conjunction with the Maintenance Controller. Additionally, you will perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on aircraft listed in the Summit Air Approved Maintenance Organization (AMO), and carry out certification of the aircraft for flight (maintenance release).

Join our team in Yellowknife by applying today!

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and oversee maintenance crew activities, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and fostering a safe, respectful working environment.
• Lead and mentor apprentices and mechanics, conduct performance reviews, and ensure all maintenance alerts and memos are understood and followed.
• Communicate and coordinate with maintenance, flight crew, and dispatch teams as required.
• Perform maintenance activities according to airworthiness standards and ensure all documentation is complete and accurate before handing back to the Crew Chief.
• Identify potential Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs) and report them to the Maintenance Controller.
• Troubleshoot faulty systems, determine rectification actions, and conduct hangar clean-up.
• Carry out aircraft maintenance releases as authorized by individual Aircraft Certification Authorities (ACA).
• Travel with aircraft and crew if assigned away from base for extended periods.
• Act as temporary Maintenance Controller if instructed by the Director of Maintenance.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a licensed AME, preferably with larger aircraft.
• Possess a Transport Canada AME M or E license or both, with the ability to hold an ACA.
• Hold necessary endorsements for the aircraft types on which crews will work.
• Experience working on ATR42/72, DHC-8, BAE146, RJ85/100, D228 aircraft is an asset.
• Ability to supervise and train AMEs and apprentices, fostering their development toward licensing.
• Attention to detail, with strong troubleshooting, analytical, and multitasking skills.
• Excellent decision-making, observation, and time management skills, with proficient computer skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to promote a positive, goal-oriented culture.

Working Conditions

• Night shift/Day shift – 14 days on, 14 days off, from 5 pm to 5 am or 5 am to 5 pm.
• Based in Yellowknife, NT.

Additional Information

Summit Air, part of the Ledcor Group, provides customized aviation solutions across Canada's North and beyond, operating one of the industry’s largest and most diverse fleets. Learn more at www.flysummitair.com.

Our workplace culture is recognized among Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

We offer a competitive total rewards package supporting your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing, along with opportunities for skill and career development.

Employment Equity

Ledcor values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are an equal-opportunity employer and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. Adjustments are available throughout our hiring process upon request. Please notify us in advance via email.