Avionics AME - Resident or Rotational - YZF

Ledcor Group; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing bonuses

Annual salary growth

RRSP/pension matching

Travel, accommodation & per diem for 旋

Uniform, PPE provided

Type training & endorsements

Northern Living Allowance

Job summary

Summit Air, based in Yellowknife, NT, is seeking a licensed Avionics Technician (AME-E) to provide day-to-day maintenance and troubleshooting on avionics for large transport aircraft, ensuring safety and airworthiness.

You’ll join a safety-focused, collaborative team, enjoy growing autonomy, and work with a diverse fleet including ATR 42/72 and RJ85/Bae 146; this resident-based role may include rotation with flights, accommodation, and per diem provided by the company.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ licensed Avionics experience required.
• Transport Canada AME ‘E’ License.
• Experience on large transport category fixed-wing aircraft; preference ATR 42/72 and RJ85/Bae 146 series.
• Extensive knowledge of aircraft systems.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with good quality workmanship.
• Excellent listening and communication, ability to work within a timeline.
• Proven organizational and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs day-to-day on-aircraft Avionics troubleshooting and repair tasks.
• Maintains avionics systems: communications, navigation, autopilot, Pitot-static, radar, AC & DC power distribution and aircraft lighting.
• Executes installations on aircraft.
• Operates avionics test equipment including air data test sets, navigation/communications testers, and other electronic test equipment.
• Ensures all maintenance activities conform to airworthiness standards.
• Ensures paperwork for tasks is complete and accurate before submission to Crew Chief.
• Reports SDR situations to Crew Chief and troubleshoots faulty systems for rectification.

Skills

Avionics troubleshooting

Strong communication

Work with minimal supervision

Organizational skills

Project management

Quality workmanship

Education

Transport Canada AME E license

Tools

Air data test set

Navigation/communications test equipment

ATC ramp testers

Job description

Summit Air is one of Canada’s most respected northern aviation operators. Based in Yellowknife, NT, we deliver safe, reliable passenger charter, cargo, and specialized aviation solutions to clients across Canada and beyond.

With one of the most diverse fleets in the industry including the Avro RJ jet aircraft, as well as the ATR, Dash 8, and Dornier 228, we operate in some of the most demanding environments in the world.

Working at Summit Air means more than maintaining aircraft. You’ll join a close-knit team focused on safety, quality, and getting the job done, while living and working in one of Canada’s most unique northern communities.

The Opportunity

You are a licensed Avionics Technician (AME-E) with a background in large fixed wing aircraft. You are looking for an opportunity that leverages your experience and gives you more autonomy. In this role, you will provide day-to-day maintenance and troubleshooting support on aircraft Avionics.

This role is intended to be resident-based. In some cases, rotational schedules may be considered depending on operational needs and business requirements. For employees on rotation, Summit will provide all flights, accommodation, and per diem.

What you’ll do

• Performs day-to-day on-aircraft Avionics troubleshooting and repair tasks
• Performs maintenance checks on Avionics systems including but not limited to communications, navigation, autopilot, Pitot-static, radar, AC & DC power distribution and aircraft lighting
• Carries out various installations on aircraft
• Operates Avionics test equipment including air data test set, navigation and communications, ATC ramp testers, and other electronic test equipment
• Performs all maintenance activities in accordance with the applicable standards of airworthiness
• Ensures all paperwork for assigned tasks is complete and accurate before submitting to Crew Chief
• Identifies possible Service Difficulty Report (SDR) situations and reports to Crew Chief
• Troubleshoots faulty systems to determine a course of rectification

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ licensed Avionics experience required
• Transport Canada AME ‘E’ License
• Previous experience on large transport category fixed wing aircraft; preference given to experience with ATR 42/72 and/or RJ85/Bae 146 series aircraft
• Extensive knowledge of aircraft systems
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Strong troubleshooting skills with good quality workmanship
• Excellent listening and communication, ability to work within a timeline
• Proven organizational and project management skills

Compensation & benefits

We offer a competitive total compensation package, including:

• Competitive base salary (commensurate with experience and licence category discuss details with our team during the interview process).
• Benefit from annual profit-sharing bonuses aligned with individual and organizational success, with additional merit-based salary growth.
• Rating premiums and shift premiums where applicable.
• Comprehensive benefits from date of hire - extended health, dental, vision, prescription drugs, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability.
• RRSP/pension matching program.
• Paid travel, accommodation, and per diem for all rotational employees fully company-funded.
• Uniform, outerwear, and required PPE provided.
• Type training and ongoing endorsement opportunities
• Northern Living/Travel Allowance for resident-based employees

Career Development & Training

At Summit Air, we’re committed to investing in our people. We actively support our AMEs in gaining new endorsements and advancing their careers. You’ll have access to:

• Type training on new aircraft types as they are introduced to the fleet.
• Internal mentorship and knowledge-sharing from experienced engineers.
• A genuine pathway to Crew Chief and supervisory roles for high performers.
• A safety culture that treats every team member’s input as valuable.

What Will Your first 90 days Look Like?

• Week 1–2: Structured onboarding at our Yellowknife base, including SMS orientation, base familiarisation, fleet introduction, and introductions to the maintenance and operations teams.
• Weeks 3–6: Supervised line familiarisation on Summit Air’s aircraft types, with mentorship from a senior AME.
• By 90 days: Full integration into the maintenance schedule, with autonomy appropriate to your licence and experience.

Life in Yellowknife

Yellowknife is unlike anywhere else in Canada. The capital of the Northwest Territories sits on the northern shore of Great Slave Lake and serves as the gateway to Canada’s true North. Here, you can:

• Witness the Northern Lights from your doorstep, with some of the best aurora viewing in the world.
• Experience world-class ice fishing, dog sledding, snowmobiling, and backcountry adventures.
• Engage with a vibrant multicultural community.

Additional Information

Summit Air, a member of the Ledcor Group of Companies, delivers customized fleet and aviation solutions safely and reliably to support Canada’s North and beyond. We have one of the largest and most diverse fleets in the industry. From moving cargo, to transferring passengers, to recreational flights for adventurers seeking to discover the North, we are a one-stop solution. Learn more at www.flysummitair.com

Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page. Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email.