Helicopter AME Apprentice: Hands-On Maintenance Career

Ledcor Construction, Inc.; Squamish; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Helicopters in Squamish, BC is seeking an Apprentice Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) to perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on our fleet under the direction of the Director of Maintenance / AME Technical Lead. This entry‑level position offers hands‑on training and exposure to airworthiness standards on a diverse set of aircraft.

The successful candidate will hold a Transport Canada AME M Training Diploma, be flexible for shifts including afternoons and weekends, and possess

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

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 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Learn quickly

Passport & driver's license

Education

Transport Canada AME M Training Diploma

Job description

Summit Helicopters in Squamish, BC is seeking an Apprentice Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) to perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on our fleet under the direction of the Director of Maintenance / AME Technical Lead. This entry‑level position offers hands‑on training and exposure to airworthiness standards on a diverse set of aircraft.

The successful candidate will hold a Transport Canada AME M Training Diploma, be flexible for shifts including afternoons and weekends, and possess