Line Maintenance AME (M or E) *Hiring Bonus Included*

KF Aerospace; Richmond; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Health and Dental

Disability & Life Insurance

RRSP matching

EFAP

Pension matching

Paid vacation

Overtime banking

Bonus program

Job summary

KF Aerospace is seeking a Line Maintenance AME (M or E) based in Vancouver, BC, to support KF Cargo’s ATR fleet and third-party turns. The role requires extensive troubleshooting, documentation, and leadership in a fast-paced, safety‑driven environment.

Eligible candidates will have TC regulations knowledge, ability to obtain RAIC/Ground Operating Licenses, and willingness to travel to nearby locations as needed. Relocation potential applies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years as a licensed AME.
• Preferably with ATR, B737NG, B737MAX, A321 endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Receives and departs aircraft.
• Completes daily inspections and advanced troubleshooting to keep aircraft in service.
• Clears log book snags and performs required system checks.
• Releases aircraft for flight and completes MOC functions when required.
• Performs planned maintenance and identifies appropriate tools.

Skills

5+ years experience as AME

Job description

Line Maintenance AME (M or E) *Hiring Bonus Included*

Team Member Vancouver Base, Richmond, BC, CA

13 days ago Requisition ID: 1943

Salary Range: $38.03 To $45.65 Hourly

Note: $2,500 Signing Bonus for Licensed AMEs & Earn $2,500 per Endorsement (up to 5).

We’re all about the craft.

KF Aerospace is proud to deliver innovative aircraft services for corporate, commercial, and military customers worldwide. Launched in 1970 out of British Columbia’s beautiful city of Kelowna, KF has grown to specialize in a wide range of aviation services including maintenance and modifications, cargo operations, military pilot training and aircraft leasing. With facilities across Canada, KF is home to over 1,200 highly skilled individuals. Our passion for our craft fuels every project we touch.

JOB OVERVIEW

The Line Maintenance AME (M or E) has advanced technical knowledge and experience in supporting fleet operations and is a trusted troubleshooter with strong leadership and problem-solving skills. The focus is on supporting KF Cargo’s ATR Fleet and third-party maintenance turns. YVR line maintenance is looking at expanding to support other operators and fleet types.

LOCATION

This position is based in Vancouver, BC

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical

• Receives and departs aircraft
• Completes daily inspections
• Engages in advanced trouble shooting on multiple aircraft and generates alternatives to maintain aircraft in service
• Clears up log book snags
• Performs independent critical and non-critical systems checks.
• Releases aircraft for flight
• Completes MOC functions when required
• Performs planned maintenance as required
• Identifies, obtains, uses and tests appropriate tools for the jobs

Documentation & Administration

• Ensures appropriate documentation is completed accurately and on time for own work and for the work of other crew members as required in areas where they are endorsed
• Sources required technical information in maintenance manuals in an accurate and timely manner

Safety

• Safely operates all ground equipment
• Ensures all crew members and non-crew members wear appropriate PPE
• Understands, applies and promotes the Risk Management System
• Understands, applies and promotes Health and Safety Policies
• Understands, applies and promotes safe handling practices with the aircraft
• Maintains a high level of housekeeping / cleanliness
• Actively looks for opportunities to ensure and improve the safety of the crew and others

Supervision and Developing Others

• Engages team members and delegates snags
• Communicates required information and testing for understanding
• Demonstrating professional conduct and positive customer orientation
• AME’s typically perform minor GSE & facility maintenance when GSE needs assistance

Travel & Shiftwork

• Line Maintenance AME’s may be required to travel to other locations to support ATR fleet (I.e. Victoria, Prince George, & Kamloops)
• Shifts are typically 11.4 hours, 4-5, 5-4 rotation and include days and afternoons and weekends
• Line Maintenance AME’s must be physically capable of performing the duties of the job, including working at heights, under pressure, and in poor weather conditions

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 5 years as a licensed AME
• Preferably with experience/endorsement on ATR, B737NG, B737MAX, A321
• Thorough understanding of Transport Canada regulations.
• Ability to obtain and maintain TC RAIC Access and Ground Operating License (AVOP’s)

WAGE

Transport Canada Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (with at least 2 years of experience) earn an hourly wage starting at $38.03 up to $45.65. Plus an additional ACA pay(up to $4.50/hr)with room to grow into Senior (up to $51.27) and Shift Lead roles (up to $55.04).

BENEFITS

• Relocation Assistance
• Health and Dental
• Short & Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance
• Health Spending Account & Personal (Wellness) Spending Account
• Paid vacation and Personal time off
• The opportunity to bank overtime
• Pension matching plan and voluntary RRSP
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• A bonus program based on organizational performance