Helicopter AME Apprentice

Ledcor; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Apprentice Aircraft Maintenance Engineer to join their dynamic team. This exciting role involves performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on helicopters, ensuring compliance with airworthiness standards, and contributing to a diverse and inclusive workplace culture. The company is recognized for its commitment to diversity and offers a competitive rewards package that supports your overall wellbeing. If you are passionate about aviation and eager to learn in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive total rewards package

Opportunities for skill development

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Possess Transport Canada AME M Training Diploma.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conducts maintenance on aircraft as directed by the Director of Maintenance.
• Ensures all maintenance activities comply with airworthiness standards.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Teamwork

Independence

Flexibility

Education

Transport Canada AME M Training Diploma

Job description

Description

Summit Helicopters delivers remote helicopter aviation solutions in Western and Northern Canada with one of the largest and most diverse fleets in the industry. Our crew is highly experienced in Western and Northern operations.

The Apprentice Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) is responsible for performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on all Summit Helicopters aircraft. This position performs maintenance activities as directed by the Director of Maintenance / Production Supervisor.

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Conducts maintenance on aircraft or aircraft components as directed by the Director of Maintenance / Production Supervisor.
2. Performs all maintenance activities in accordance with the applicable standards of airworthiness.
3. Ensures all paperwork for assigned tasks is complete and accurate before submitting.
4. Ensures all maintenance alerts and memos are read, understood and complied with.
5. Identifies possible Service Difficulty Report (SDR) situations and reports to Production Supervisor.
6. Troubleshoots faulty systems to determine a course of rectification.
7. Carries out the applicable elementary servicing release of an aircraft as authorized to do so by their individual Shop Certification Authority (SCA).
8. Conducts hangar clean-up.
9. Travels with an aircraft and apprentice / mechanic if it is assigned away from base for an extended period of time, as required.
10. Assists with sheet metal / avionics repairs as needed.
11. May perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

1. Possess Transport Canada AME M Training Diploma.
2. Previous hands-on line experience on aircraft in the Summit Helicopters fleet preferred.
3. Hold a valid Canadian Passport and possess a valid driver’s license.
4. Ability to take direction and learn quickly.
5. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
6. Ability to work effectively as part of a team, as well as work independently.
7. Flexibility to work shifts including afternoons and weekends.

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.

2975 Airport Road, Kamloops, BC