Chief Engineer

Ledcor Construction, Inc.; Quebec; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent aviation solutions provider in Quebec is seeking a seasoned maintenance leader to provide oversight for Bell 412 helicopters in the provincial air ambulance program. This role involves leading maintenance staff, ensuring technical standards, and promoting a strong safety culture. The ideal candidate will have extensive helicopter maintenance experience, particularly with medium twin-engine helicopters, and proven leadership abilities within high-stakes operational contexts. This position offers competitive compensation in a diverse, collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Stable, long-term operation

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Extensive experience maintaining medium twin‑engine helicopters (Bell 412 preferred).
• Background in emergency medical services or other high‑availability operations.
• Ability to work effectively in a bilingual workplace.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor aircraft maintenance engineers based on Bell 412 fleet.
• Ensure standardized maintenance practices across aircraft.
• Oversee aircraft reliability and defect trends.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strong communication skills

Bilingual (French/English)

Job description

Description

We are seeking an experienced and highly respected maintenance leader to provide technical and professional oversight for a fleet of Bell 412 helicopters operating in support of Quebec’s provincial air ambulance program. This role is responsible for maintenance leadership, technical standards, reliability, and safe aircraft availability within a demanding, mission‑critical environment.

The successful candidate will act as the senior professional authority for maintenance personnel, ensuring consistent technical standards, disciplined execution of maintenance activities, and strong collaboration with flight operations and clinical partners.

Join the Summit Helicopters team today by applying through the job posting!

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and support aircraft maintenance engineers and technical staff assigned to the Bell 412 fleet
• Foster a strong safety and quality culture grounded in professionalism, accountability, and attention to detail
• Serve as the primary point of contact for maintenance‑related operational matters
• Ensure standardized maintenance practices across aircraft and operating bases
• Promote consistent application of approved maintenance procedures, documentation, and technical data
• Oversee aircraft reliability, defect trends, and proactive technical risk management
• Provide leadership input into maintenance planning, scheduling, and aircraft availability
• Coordinate planned maintenance, inspections, and defect rectification to support operational readiness
• Support effective parts, tooling, and logistics planning for a geographically dispersed operation
• Participate in internal reviews, audits, and safety investigations related to maintenance activities
• Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reliability, efficiency, and risk reduction
• Encourage reporting, learning, and transparent communication within the maintenance team
• Work closely with flight operations, dispatch, training, and engineering support teams
• Provide technical input into operational decisions, defect rectification, and aircraft utilization
• Support incident reviews and ensure maintenance lessons learned are communicated and embedded

Qualifications & Experience

• Extensive hands‑on and leadership experience maintaining medium twin‑engine helicopters (Bell 412 strongly preferred)
• Strong background in EMS / air ambulance or other high‑availability, mission‑critical operations
• Demonstrated experience leading maintenance teams or providing senior technical oversight
• Sound technical judgement with the ability to balance operational demands and aircraft integrity
• Strong communication and organizational skills in a fast‑paced operational environment
• Ability to work effectively in a bilingual (French/English) workplace

What We Offer

• Senior leadership role in a high‑profile provincial air ambulance program
• Stable, long‑term operation with modern aircraft and professional technical teams
• Collaborative environment with strong integration between maintenance and operations
• Competitive compensation and benefits package

Additional Information

Summit Helicopters, a member of the Ledcor Group of Companies, delivers helicopter aviation solutions with one of the largest and most diverse fleets in the industry. Learn more at www.summithelicopters.ca

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.

Quebec City, QC