Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME M1) – Edmonton Area

Volatus Aerospace Corp.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits + RRSP

Training & development

Diverse fleet experience

Career growth

Supportive team

Job summary

Volatus Aerospace Corp. is seeking experienced M1 Aircraft Maintenance Engineers at Villeneuve Airport, near Edmonton, to maintain a mixed helicopter and fixed‑wing fleet, with a safe, professional work environment and a standard 40‑hour week.

This onsite role emphasizes adherence to Transport Canada regulations, thorough records, and teamwork while supporting ongoing operations and employee development within a growing North American aviation company.

Qualifications

• Current Transport Canada M1 AME Licence.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic abilities.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and professionalism.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance.
• Conduct inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, and modifications.
• Certify maintenance in accordance with Transport Canada regulations and company procedures.
• Diagnose and rectify aircraft mechanical, electrical, and avionics defects.
• Complete technical records and documentation accurately and professionally.
• Assist with sheet metal and avionics work as required.
• Ensure the highest standards of safety, compliance, and workmanship.
• Support operational readiness across both rotary-wing and fixed-wing fleets.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative maintenance culture.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Organizational skills

Independence

Communication

Safety focus

Education

Transport Canada M1 AME Licence

Job description

Company Overview

Volatus Aerospace is one of North America’s leading aviation and aerospace organizations, providing aerial surveillance, pipeline integrity monitoring, geomatics services, remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS), charter operations, and tourism flights across North America with bases throughout Canada and in the USA.

Job Overview

Be home most nights, avoid lengthy camp rotations, and work on a diverse helicopter and fixed-wing fleet.

Based at Villeneuve Airport, near Edmonton, our maintenance operation offers a professional, safety-focused environment with a standard 40-hour work week, comprehensive group benefits, a group RRSP program, and company-supported training and career development.

We are seeking experienced and motivated M1 Aircraft Maintenance Engineers who are committed to high standards of safety, quality, and professionalism. You will support a diverse fleet, including Robinson R44, Bell 206, and Cessna 172 aircraft, while contributing to safe and reliable flight operations.

If you’re looking for variety in your work and an opportunity to grow with an organization that values its maintenance team, we’d like to hear from y

Key Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance
• Conduct inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, and modifications
• Certify maintenance in accordance with Transport Canada regulations and company procedures
• Diagnose and rectify aircraft mechanical, electrical, and avionics defects
• Complete technical records and documentation accurately and professionally
• Assist with sheet metal and avionics work as required
• Ensure the highest standards of safety, compliance, and workmanship
• Support operational readiness across both rotary-wing and fixed-wing fleets
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative maintenance culture

Required Qualifications

• Current Transport Canada M1 AME Licence
• Valid driver's licence
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic abilities
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Commitment to safety, quality, and professionalism
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Preferred Qualification

Experience maintaining any of the following aircraft is highly desirable:

• Robinson R44
• Bell 206
• Cessna 172

Helicopter maintenance experience and experience supporting a mixed rotary-wing and fixed-wing fleet are considered assets. Equivalent experience on similar aircraft types will also be considered.

Hours Of Work And Work Environment

• The position is an onsite role, and the Employee is required to perform their duties primarily at the Company’s designated workplace at Villeneuve Airport, as directed by the Company.
• The standard work schedule consists of forty (40) hours per week, subject to operational requirements.
• From time to time, the Employee may be required to maintain reasonable flexibility in working hours to support operational needs, time-sensitive maintenance, aircraft-on-ground events, or business priorities.
• The role is performed in an aircraft maintenance environment and may involve exposure to noise, machinery, fuels, lubricants, weather conditions, and other workplace hazards. Required personal protective equipment must be worn and all safety procedures followed.
• Limited travel or field work may be required based on operational needs.

Why Join Volatus Aerospace

At Volatus Aerospace, aircraft maintenance is recognized as a critical contributor to operational success. We offer:

• Competitive hourly compensation plus fleet pay.
• Comprehensive group benefits and a group RRSP program.
• Company-supported training and professional development.
• Hands-on experience with a diverse helicopter and fixed-wing fleet.
• Career growth opportunities within a growing aerospace organization.
• A collaborative and supportive team that values safety, quality, and professionalism.

Your expertise will directly support the safety, reliability, and operational readiness of our fleet