MQ-9B RPAS Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Evergreen)-EN

CAE; Greenwood; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation technology company in Greenwood, Nova Scotia is seeking an MQ-9B RPAS Aircraft Maintenance Engineer to ensure maintenance and operational readiness of aircraft systems. You will work in dynamic teams, providing essential support at various locations globally. Ideal candidates must have significant aircraft maintenance experience and the ability to meet stringent security requirements. This role supports a vital mission in aviation excellence and offers competitive benefits in a top-rated working environment.

Benefits

Defined benefits retirement plan

Flexible vacations

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of first- and second-line aircraft maintenance experience.
• Possession of Aircraft Maintenance Engineering License with an M1, M2, or E rating.
• Eligibility to work in Canada and capable of obtaining security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, repair, and test aircraft systems.
• Ensure the accurate completion of technical records.
• Work shifts routinely and perform specialty maintenance as needed.

Skills

Team Player

Strong Communication Skills

Education

Aviation Technician - Aircraft Maintenance Diploma

Aircraft Maintenance Engineering License

Job description

Overview

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Training Centre Operations at CAE lies at the heart of our commitment to training excellence across Civil Aviation and Defense & Security. As part of this team, you’ll develop and provide training, continually enhance program quality, and ensure seamless operations and service excellence, empowering pilots, aircrew, and mission-critical teams to excel when it matters most. Behind the scenes, you play a vital role in equipping them with the skills and readiness they need to succeed—through every moment, milestone, and mission. With a team that values growth, collaboration, and a shared sense of purpose, CAE offers a dynamic environment where your contributions to training create a lasting impact on the future of safety and readiness worldwide.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, repair, and test aircraft systems
• Remove and replace line replaceable units and components
• Ensure the accurate completion of technical records
• Deploy to remote and / or international locations for extended periods of time
• Perform specialty work in maintenance shops as required
• Interpret technical publications and diagrams
• Maintain tools and equipment required to perform primary duties
• Order aircraft spare parts and materials
• Conduct flight line servicing operations
• Debrief Team Lead as required
• Carry out workplace inspections and clean ups
• Comply with safety, quality, airworthiness, and technical policies and procedures
• Work shifts on a routine basis and overtime when needed
• Travel for essential training

Mandatory Qualifications

• Transport Canada approved Aviation Technician - Aircraft Maintenance or Avionics Maintenance Diploma or Canadian Forces Aviation (AVN) Technician or Avionics (AVS) Technician Qualification
• Possession of Aircraft Maintenance Engineering License with an M1, M2 or E rating or be a Canadian Forces Journeyman Aviation (AVN) Technician or Avionics (AVS) Technician
• At least 5 years of first- and second-line aircraft maintenance related experience
• Proven experience as a team player
• Strong communication skills
• Be able to work shifts
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Ability to meet the RCAF deployable fitness criteria
• Eligibility to work in Canada either as a Canadian Citizen, a Permanent Resident or with a valid Work Permit
• Capable of obtaining and maintaining both Controlled Goods Clearance and a NATO secret security clearance
• Role requires being deployed with the RCAF to expeditionary locations around the globe and to a forward operating location in the arctic in support of MQ-9B operations

We Offer You

• Working environment of 2024 Canada’s top 100 employers.
• A dynamic and innovative environment in which to grow.
• A stimulating career path and internal mobility.
• Attractive benefits, including but not limited to :
• Defined benefits retirement plan
• Stocks purchased plan
• Flexible vacations
• Deployment premiums
• Relocation assistance, if applicable
• All tooling, equipment, and clothing required for the position
• Competitive maternity and parental leave policies
• And more

Please note that this is not an active job requisition. This was created and posted solely for building a pipeline of candidates (Evergreen), so that we may review them once we are ready to start actively recruiting.

The target timeframe for interviewing candidates is Spring 2026 with an expected start date in December 2026.

About CAE

At CAE, we equip people in critical roles with the expertise and solutions to create a safer world. As a technology company, we digitalize the physical world, deploying software-based simulation training and critical operations support solutions. We empower pilots, cabin crew, airlines, and defence and security forces to perform at their best every day and when the stakes are the highest. We’re present globally with more than 13,000 employees in approximately 250 sites and training locations in over 40 countries. CAE has more than 75 years of industry firsts and embeds sustainability in everything we do.

Position Type : Regular

CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer : CAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by local laws.

Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter during the recruitment process. If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact CAE at [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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