Helicopter AME Apprentice

Ledcor Group; Squamish; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Helicopters, a leading helicopter operator in Western and Northern Canada, seeks an Apprentice Aircraft Maintenance Engineer to perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on Summit Helicopters aircraft. The role requires adherence to airworthiness standards and accurate documentation.

The position is based in Squamish, BC, with potential travel for field work. Candidates should have Transport Canada AME M Training Diploma and be prepared for shift flexibility, including weekends.

Qualifications

• Possess Transport Canada AME M Training Diploma.
• Hands-on line experience on Summit Helicopters fleet preferred.
• Must hold a valid Canadian passport and driver’s license.
• Ability to take direction and learn quickly.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conducts maintenance on aircraft or components as directed by the Director of Maintenance/AME Technical Lead.
• Performs maintenance per airworthiness standards.
• Ensures all paperwork for tasks is complete and accurate.
• Reads and complies with all maintenance alerts and memos.
• Identifies SDR situations and reports to Production Supervisor.
• Troubleshoots faulty systems to determine rectification path.
• Performs applicable servicing release with Shop Certification Authority.
• Cleans hangar and maintains workspace.
• Travels with aircraft/apprentice if required away from base.
• Assists with sheet metal/avionics repairs as needed.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Learning quickly

Education

Transport Canada AME M Training Diploma

Job description

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 / AME Technical Lead 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. We are a one-stop solution when it comes to safe and reliable aviation support. We have the knowledge, experience, and equipment necessary to pair the right aircraft to the task.

Essential Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

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

Work Conditions

This is a resident role based in Squamish, BC. Relocation to Squamish will be required for candidates who do not currently reside in the area.

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

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We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Employment Equity

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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.

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Adjustments

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.

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