AS350/B212/BK117 AME-E Avionics Engineer – British Columbia

Heli Preflight; Prince George; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Company matched RRSP

Job summary

Yellowhead Helicopters Ltd. in Prince George, BC, seeks an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer- Avionics to perform certification after maintenance, inspection, repair, or modification. This full-time role requires a high level of responsibility and hands-on avionics expertise in a demanding aviation environment.

You will work under the Director of Maintenance Organization, ensuring compliance, documenting work, and supporting flight crews with avionics issues. A TC AME-E license is required.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Transport Canada AME-E license.
• Experience with BK117, Bell 212, and AS350 is an asset.
• Strong understanding of Canadian Aviation Regulations.
• Formal Aviation Training from a TCCA approved training organization (ATO) preferred.
• Class 5 driver’s license with acceptable abstract.

Responsibilities

• Inspection, troubleshooting, and repair avionics and electrical systems.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and company maintenance procedures.
• Support pilots and engineers with avionics-related issues.
• Supervising, performing and documenting routine avionics related maintenance.
• Other duties as required by the Shop Supervisors and the Director of Maintenance Organization.

Skills

Avionics troubleshooting

Regulatory compliance

Maintenance documentation

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Transport Canada AME-E license

ATO training preferred

Job description

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer-E Avionics

Company: Yellowhead Helicopters Ltd.
Location: Prince George, British Columbia, Canada
Posted: 1 day ago

Description

Position Summary

This is a full-time salaried or day rate position. Reporting directly to the Director of Maintenance Organization, the AME – Avionics “E” is responsible for the certification of an aircraft after maintenance, inspection, repair or modification. This is a position requiring a high degree of responsibility and skill, which includes:

Responsibilities

• Inspection, troubleshooting, and repair avionics and electrical systems
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and company maintenance procedures
• Support pilots and engineers with avionics-related issues
• Supervising, performing and documenting routine avionics related maintenance.
• Other Duties as required by the Shop Supervisors and/or the Director of Maintenance Organization

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Transport Canada AME-E license
• Experience with BK117, Bell 212, and AS350 series aircraft is an asset
• Strong understanding of Canadian Aviation Regulations
• Formal Aviation Training from a TCCA approved training organization (ATO) preferred
• Class 5 driver’s license (or equivalent) with acceptable abstract

Compensation

• Compensation amounts based on experience and qualifications.

Additional Information

• Fixed or flexible schedule
• Pre-employment drug and alcohol test required
• Health and dental benefits
• Company matched RRSP
• Summer, winter, and year-round helicopter contracts in place

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to the principles of employment equity in all communities where we do business.

About the Company

Yellowhead Helicopters is a family owned and operated British Columbia based firm. Since 1975, YHL has been providing safe and efficient helicopter services to our clients from a base network located throughout British Columbia and Alberta. We are well equipped to be able to mobilize on short notice and support our customers in remote locations across Canada. We serve the Forestry, Mining & Petroleum, Utility, and Tourism industries.

With one of the largest fleets in Canada, over $15 million in spare inventory to support you in the field, and our varied flight missions – you have the opportunity for career progression like nowhere else!