Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - M1 or M2
CHC Helicopter
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Job summary
CHC Helicopter is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (M1 or M2) in Richmond, BC. You will maintain certifications, troubleshoot, and document maintenance to airworthiness standards, collaborating with a team to ensure safety and quality.
The role requires TC AME M1/M2 licence and legal right to work in Canada, with travel and shift requirements as part of a global MRO leader.
Qualifications
- Transport Canada AME M licence (M1 or M2 rated).
- Legal right to live and work in Canada.
Responsibilities
- Maintain the required authorizations for the aircraft you work on.
- Ensure the quality of work carried out by yourself and/or non-certifying staff under your supervision.
- Assist in instruction and training of apprentices
- Interpret technical manuals, drawings and blueprints
- Troubleshoot issues and develop actions to rectify them
- Accurately document and certify maintenance carried out within your scope of authority.
- Ensure all documentation used during maintenance is of the correct revision status.
- Stay current with all amendments to procedures/manuals and relevant data.
- Control all tools used during maintenance.
- Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of work areas.
- Work in compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Shift work may be required; weekends occasionally.
- Travel may be required.
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Job description
Location: Richmond, BC
CHC provides unmatched helicopter services that enable our customers to reach beyond – to work in remote and challenging destinations that limit others – and come home safely. We are dedicated to our purpose of getting our customers where they need to be, when they need to be there, anywhere in the world – safely and reliably. All you have to do is get on board!
Take pride and ownership of our actions and results.
Working together with transparency and trust to drive continuous improvement.
Creating a safe and sustainable environment for all.
Doing what's right and fostering a culture of respect.
Prioritizing quality services and setting industry standards.
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - M2 rated to perform and certify aircraft maintenance to approved airworthiness and regulatory standards. This role involves troubleshooting, accurate maintenance documentation, and working collaboratively to ensure the highest levels of safety and quality.
At Heli-One, we don’t just maintain helicopters—we keep missions airborne and safe. As a global leader in rotor wing Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO), we bring decades of expertise to support a wide range of aircraft. With state-of-the-art facilities in Canada, Norway, and Poland, we deliver world-class service to customers around the globe.
We’re committed to delivering the best service for our customers, innovating every day to make repairs faster, smarter, and more cost-effective.
- Maintain the required authorizations for the aircraft you work on.
- Ensure the quality of work carried out by yourself and/or non-certifying staff under your supervision.
- Assist in instruction and training of apprentices
- Interpret technical manuals, drawing and blueprints
- Troubleshoot issues and develop actions to rectify them
- Accurately document and certify maintenance carried out within your scope of authority.
- Ensure all documentation used during maintenance is of the correct revision status.
- Stay current with all amendments to Company Procedures/Manuals and all other relevant technical data.
- Properly control all tools used during maintenance.
- Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of the work areas under your control.
- Work in compliance with the company’s Health, Safety and Environmental policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Shift work may be required with occasional weekends as required.
- Travel may be required.
- Transport Canada AME M licence (M1 or M2 rated)
- Legal right to live and work in Canada
- Type ratings for Bell 412, Sikorsky S92 or Leonardo AW139 are an asset
- At least 3 years’ experience on rotary wing aircraft is preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Good computer skills.
- Experience with AMOS MRO software is an advantage.
- Excellent cooperation skills in a team environment
- Highly adaptable to change
- Work accurately, efficiently, and with great work ethic
- Excellent problem-solving
- Ability to obtain an airport security pass and necessary approvals for the role
$73,163 - $106,486 Based on experience and qualifications
- 8 hour days, Monday to Friday (06:00-14:15) or;
- 10 hour days, Monday to Thursday (06:00-16:30)
- 4 weeks vacation starting with the option to purchase an additional week through payroll deduction
- 10 days sick leave
- 13 Statutory Holidays observed
- Manulife: mandatory 4% with Company matching 4%
- Extended Medical and Dental through Sun Life (3 tiers to choose from)
- Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance and AD&D coverage
- Travel health insurance which extends to immediate family members.
- Brand name uniforms from Heli-One uniform store: $450 first year / annual top-up thereafter
- $240 safety shoe allowance, every 2 years
- Prescription safety glasses covered by Heli-One above what Extended Medical covers
- Molded Ear Plugs
- Fitted Respirator
- Cold Weather/Rain Gear (for applicable areas)
- Mobile Repair Team (MRT) deployment opportunities around the world
- Hotels, airfares, rental cars covered
- Daily per-diem, rates dependent on country
- All travel time paid
- Union dues are 1% of salary
Applicants must have the legal right to work in Canada and meet any clearance requirements relevant to the role.
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