apprentice aircraft maintenance engineer (AME)

Kovachik Aircraft Services; Central Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Vacation & PTO

Health Benefits

Discounted flight training

Flexible working hours

Casual Dress

Job summary

Kovachik Aircraft Services in Ontario is seeking a driven full-time AME M1 Apprentice with experience in small aircraft to join our team. The role involves conducting planned and unplanned maintenance on our fleet in compliance with CARs and company procedures.

You will inspect airframes, engines and components, interpret drawings, maintain a safe hangar, and work weekends with potential overtime. Opportunities exist in Parry Sound/Muskoka and Burlington, on-site at our facilities.

Qualifications

• Experienced AME Apprentice.
• Experience working on general aviation M1 aircraft and systems.
• Available to work weekends.
• Computer proficiency.
• Knowledge in CARs regulations.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned and unplanned maintenance on our fleet in accordance with Canadian Aviation Regulations and company procedures.
• Perform aircraft inspections, including airframe structures, engines and components.
• Ensure operating and maintenance procedures comply with industry and internal regulations and quality standards.
• Interpret technical drawings, blueprints, manuals, etc.
• Maintain an organized, clean and safe hangar environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Computer literacy

Job description

apprentice aircraft maintenance engineer (AME)

Title posted on CareerBeacon - Aircraft Maintenance Engineer M1 Apprentice

Posted onAugust 09, 2026 by Employer details Kovachik Aircraft Services

Job details

We are looking for a driven, full-time Aircraft Maintenance Engineer ?M1? Apprentice who has experience in small aircraft. The AME is responsible for conducting planned and unplanned maintenance on aircrafts and requires M1 knowledge to be successful.

Opportunities in Parry Sound/Muskoka and Burlington.

Position Overview

This position is a full-time, permanent position with working schedule of 40 hours per week with potential weekend scheduling. Overtime is available. Opportunities available in Parry Sound/Muskoka and Burlington.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducting planned and unplanned maintenance procedures on our fleet of aircraft in accordance with the Canadian Aviation Regulations and company procedures
• Perform aircraft inspections, including airframe structures, engines and components
• Ensure operating and maintenance procedures comply with industry and internal regulations and quality standards
• Interpret technical drawings, blueprints, manuals, etc
• Maintaining an organized, clean and safe hangar environment

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experienced AME Apprentice
• Experience working on general aviation M1 aircraft and systems
• Available to work weekends
• Computer proficiency
• Knowledge in CARs regulations
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

CONSIDERING A CAREER WITH KOVACHIK AIRCRAFT SERVICES?

Founded in 1962, KAS provides complete aircraft maintenance services to clients throughout Burlington and the surrounding areas. Our team of certified engineers and mechanics provide complete repair and maintenance services to aircraft at our 8000 square foot facility.

Kovachik Aircraft Services provides a collaborative, supportive and professional work environment. We offer an array of benefits including:

• Competitive industry compensation rates, based on qualifications and experience
• Vacation & PTO
• Health Benefits
• Discounted flight training
• Flexible working hours
• Casual Dress

Kovachik Aircraft Services is committed to providing an atmosphere free from barriers that promotes equity and diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against employees or qualified applicants on the basis of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, marital or family status, age, gender identity or expression, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

• Location Parry Sound , ON
• Work location On site
• Salary $ 22.00 to $ 49.00 HOUR hourly
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• Source CareerBeacon #2496281
• Parry Sound, ON