YVR - Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Socket.dev; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health

Dental coverage

RRSP

ESPP

EFAP

Training & development

Advancement opportunities

Year-round employment

Employee savings programs

Job summary

Carson Air Ltd. in Vancouver, BC seeks an experienced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer to join our Maintenance team. You will perform and certify maintenance on aircraft supporting air ambulance, cargo, and flight training across Western Canada, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

This role offers a 5 ON / 4 OFF rotation, comprehensive benefits, and a path for long-term career development with a company that values safety, professionalism, and technical excellence.

Qualifications

• Valid Transport Canada AME Licence (M1 required, M2 asset).
• Experience with Western Canada aviation operations is a plus.
• Strong safety and regulatory knowledge is essential.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform and certify aircraft maintenance on the fleet supporting air ambulance, cargo, and flight training operations across Western Canada.
• Work within the Maintenance team to ensure safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and ongoing training and development.
• Adapt to a 5 ON / 4 OFF rotation and varying schedules.

Skills

AME Licence

English proficiency

Good communication

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Education

Transport Canada AME Certification

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) to join our Maintenance team in Vancouver, British Columbia.

This role offers the opportunity to work alongside a highly skilled team of aviation professionals while performing and certifying maintenance on aircraft that support critical air ambulance, cargo, and flight training operations across Western Canada.

This is an opportunity to build a long‑term career with a company that values safety, professionalism, technical excellence, and continuous development. As a member of our Maintenance team, your work will directly support essential services that communities throughout British Columbia rely on every day.

Carson Air Ltd. is a dynamic aviation company headquartered in Kelowna, British Columbia, with operational bases in Vancouver, Calgary, Prince George, and Fort St. John. As a subsidiary of Exchange Income Corporation, we have proudly delivered essential aviation services for more than 30 years. Our operations include air ambulance services, scheduled air freight transportation throughout British Columbia and Alberta, and pilot training.

At Carson Air, our AMEs are exposed to a diverse fleet and a wide range of maintenance activities while contributing to operations that provide critical services to communities across Western Canada. The successful candidate can expect a 5 ON / 4 OFF rotation that supports work‑life balance, a benefit that is seldom found in the aviation industry.

We support the health and well‑being of our employees by offering a safe and welcoming workplace and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Competitive compensation based on qualifications and experience. Pay starts at $36.00 an hour, scaling up based on the candidate’s experience.
• Extended health and dental coverage
• Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
• Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunities for advancement within Carson Air and Exchange Income Corporation
• Stable, year‑round employment with an established aviation operator
• Access to a variety of employee savings programs, exclusive offers, and additional workplace perks

REQUIRED CERTIFICATION

• Valid Transport Canada Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) Licence (M1 required, M2 considered an asset).

PREFERRED TYPE EXPERIENCE

• B300 King Air

PREFERRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Understanding of the Canadian Aviation Regulations as it pertains to an AME.
• Positive attitude with strong work ethic
• Flexibility with work schedules
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with the Internet
• Good communication with ability to give clear direction.
• Good understanding of the English Language with the ability to read, understand and follow instructions contained within Aircraft Manuals and Publications as it relates to Aircraft Maintenance.

Carson Air is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, ONLY those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Carson Air Ltd.'s Head Office is located at 200 - 6197 Airport Way Kelowna, BC V1V 2S2. Locations: Prince George: 4245 Hangar Rd, Prince George, BC V2N 4M6 - Kelowna: 6095 Airport Way, Kelowna BC, V1V 1S1 - Vancouver: 5360 Airport Rd South, Richmond BC V7B 1B4 -Forth St. John: 9945 Cariboo Way Fort St. John, BC V1J 4J2 - Calgary: Hangar 59 393 Palmer Rd NE, Calgary AB