AS350/355/B206/S76 M1/M2 Engineer – Nova Scotia

Heli Preflight; Halifax; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision Air Services in Halifax, Nova Scotia, seeks an experienced Rotary Wing Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME M1 or M2) to join our Halifax base team.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, motivated, and capable of working independently or in a team, with strong technical skills and a focus on aviation safety and reliability.

This permanent, full‑time role involves maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, records, and parts inventory, with aircraft type training provided as needed.

Qualifications

• Legally eligible to work in Canada.
• Valid Transport Canada AME M1 or M2 licence.
• Previous rotary-wing maintenance experience.
• Valid driver’s licence with a clean record.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled helicopter maintenance.
• Conduct inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs.
• Maintain accurate technical records and aircraft documentation.
• Manage parts inventory and stores.
• Support maintenance at Halifax base and remote locations as required.
• Assist with base operations and other aviation-related tasks.

Skills

Rotary-wing maintenance

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Transport Canada AME M1 or M2 licence

Job description

ROTARY WING AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

VISION AIR SERVICES
ROTARY WING AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEER
(AME M1 or M2)

Company: Vision Air Services
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Position: Permanent, Full-Time
Compensation: Competitive, based on experience

ABOUT THE ROLE

Vision Air Services is looking for an experienced, motivated, and self-driven Rotary Wing Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) to join our team at our Halifax base.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on aviation professional who takes pride in their work, demonstrates strong technical skills, and is comfortable working independently as well as contributing to a team.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

• Legal authorization to work in Canada
• A valid Transport Canada AME M1 or M2 licence
• Previous rotary-wing aircraft maintenance experience
• A valid driver’s licence with a clean driving record

PREFERRED AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCE

Experience on one or more of the following is considered a strong asset:

• Bell 206B JetRanger
• Airbus AS350 / AS355
• Sikorsky S-76

Experience on other rotary-wing aircraft types will also be considered.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

We are seeking a self-motivated individual who is flexible, adaptable, and willing to take on a variety of responsibilities, including:

• Performing scheduled and unscheduled helicopter maintenance
• Conducting aircraft inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs
• Maintaining accurate technical records and aircraft documentation
• Managing parts inventory and stores
• Supporting aircraft maintenance and operational requirements at our Halifax base
• Providing maintenance support at locations away from base when required
• Assisting with general base operations and other aviation-related responsibilities

The successful candidate must be willing to fulfill multiple roles, including maintenance, stores management, technical records, aircraft maintenance support, and general base operations.

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS

• Permanent, full-time position
• Approximately 40 hours per week
• Compensation: Competitive, commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Aircraft type training provided to the right candidate, as required
• Flexible work environment with opportunities to work on a variety of operational and maintenance tasks

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Is self-motivated and takes initiative
• Has a strong work ethic and attention to detail
• Can work independently with minimal supervision
• Works effectively as part of a team
• Is flexible and willing to take on responsibilities beyond traditional aircraft maintenance duties
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to aviation safety, quality, and operational readiness