Rotary AME - EC135

Ledcor Construction, Inc.; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total rewards

Base travel to BC bases

Job summary

Summit Helicopters is seeking a Rotary Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) to perform maintenance on rotary-wing aircraft, ensuring safety and airworthiness across Canada’s challenging environments. The role involves fly-in/fly-out travel to Kamloops, Terrace and Squamish bases in BC and supports a diverse fleet including EC135, AS350, and Bell 407 platforms.

You will join a safety‑driven team with strong emphasis on teamwork, development, and reliability, contributing to a trusted provider of

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' hands-on line maintenance experience on rotary-wing aircraft.
• Current Transport Canada M1/M2 AME Licence.
• EC135 experience preferred; Summit Aviation may provide EC135 training for the right candidate.
• Experience on EC135, AS350, or Bell 407 is an asset.
• Aircraft type endorsements are preferred but not required.
• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills with strong observational, decision-making and time-management abilities.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct maintenance on aircraft or aircraft components.
• Perform maintenance activities in accordance with airworthiness standards.
• Ensure all paperwork for tasks is complete and accurate.
• Ensure maintenance installations meet airworthiness standards.
• Troubleshoot faulty systems to determine rectification actions.
• Travel with an aircraft and crew when assigned away from base for extended periods.
• Assist with sheet metal/avionics repairs as needed.

Skills

Line maintenance

Troubleshooting

Team communication

Decision making

Time management

Job description

Description

As a Rotary Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME), you take pride in delivering safe, reliable aircraft maintenance while supporting critical operations in some of Canada's most unique and challenging environments.

Summit Helicopters provides remote helicopter aviation solutions across Western and Northern Canada and operates one of the largest and most diverse fleets in the industry. Our experienced team supports a wide range of operations, delivering safe, dependable, and innovative aviation services to our clients.

We are seeking a motivated Rotary AME to join our team. Whether you bring experience on the EC135 or have a strong rotary-wing maintenance background on other platforms, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career with a company that values safety, teamwork, and continuous development.

This is a rotational position with fly-in/fly-out travel to and from our bases in Kamloops, Terrace, and Squamish, BC.

Essential Responsibilities

• Conduct maintenance on aircraft or aircraft components
• Perform all maintenance activities in accordance with the applicable standards of airworthiness
• Ensure all paperwork for assigned tasks is complete and accurate before submission
• Ensure all maintenance installations meet the standards of airworthiness
• Troubleshoot faulty systems to determine a course of rectification
• Travel with an aircraft and apprentice / mechanic when assigned away from base for an extended period of time, as required
• Assist with sheet metal / avionics repairs as needed

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' hands-on line maintenance experience on rotary-wing aircraft.
• Current Transport Canada M1/M2 AME Licence.
• EC135 experience is preferred; however, experienced AS350 engineers are strongly encouraged to apply. Summit Aviation is willing to provide EC135 training for the right candidate with a strong maintenance background.
• Experience on the EC135, AS350, or Bell 407 is considered an asset.
• Aircraft type endorsements are preferred but not required. Training and development opportunities may be provided for the right candidate.
• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills, with strong observational, decision-making, and time-management abilities.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Work Conditions

• This position will be based out of Kamloops, BC with travel to other bases or field work as required.

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.

Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers, Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

• Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
• We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. 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.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. For more information about Ledcor's Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page.