apprentice aircraft maintenance engineer (AME)

Kovachik Aircraft Services; New Jersey; On-site; USD 22,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Vacation & PTO

Health Benefits

Discounted flight training

Flexible working hours

Casual Dress

Job summary

Kovachik Aircraft Services is seeking a full-time Aircraft Maintenance Engineer M1 Apprentice to perform maintenance on a small aircraft fleet. The role includes inspections, adherence to CARs and company procedures, and weekend availability, with positions in Parry Sound/Muskoka and Burlington.

The candidate will work a 40-hour week with potential overtime, join a team in a hangar environment, and contribute to safety and quality across all tasks.

Qualifications

• AME Apprentice with hands-on experience in small aircraft.
• Experience with general aviation M1 aircraft and systems.
• Ability to work weekends.
• Computer proficiency.
• Knowledge of CARs regulations.
• Able to work independently and in a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned and unplanned maintenance on our fleet of aircraft in accordance with the Canadian Aviation Regulations and company procedures.
• Perform aircraft inspections, including airframe structures, engines and components.
• Ensure operating and maintenance procedures comply with industry and internal regulations and quality standards.
• Interpret technical drawings, blueprints, manuals, etc.
• Maintaining an organized, clean and safe hangar environment.

Skills

Experienced AME Apprentice

General aviation M1 aircraft

Weekend availability

Computer proficiency

CARs regulations

Independent & team work

Written & verbal communication

Job description

apprentice aircraft maintenance engineer (AME)

Title posted on CareerBeacon - Aircraft Maintenance Engineer M1 Apprentice

Posted on August 09, 2026 by Employer details Kovachik Aircraft Services

Job details

We are looking for a driven, full-time Aircraft Maintenance Engineer M1 Apprentice who has experience in small aircraft. The AME is responsible for conducting planned and unplanned maintenance on aircrafts and requires M1 knowledge to be successful. Opportunities in Parry Sound/Muskoka and Burlington.

Position Overview

This position is a full-time, permanent position with working schedule of 40 hours per week with potential weekend scheduling. Overtime is available. Opportunities available in Parry Sound/Muskoka and Burlington.

Primary Responsibilities

• Conducting planned and unplanned maintenance procedures on our fleet of aircraft in accordance with the Canadian Aviation Regulations and company procedures
• Perform aircraft inspections, including airframe structures, engines and components
• Ensure operating and maintenance procedures comply with industry and internal regulations and quality standards
• Interpret technical drawings, blueprints, manuals, etc.
• Maintaining an organized, clean and safe hangar environment

Qualifications

• Experienced AME Apprentice
• Experience working on general aviation M1 aircraft and systems
• Available to work weekends
• Computer proficiency
• Knowledge in CARs regulations
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

• Competitive industry compensation rates, based on qualifications and experience
• Vacation & PTO
• Health Benefits
• Discounted flight training
• Flexible working hours
• Casual Dress

Employment Details

• Location Burlington , ON
• Work location On site
• Salary $ 22.00 to $ 49.00 HOUR hourly
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• Source CareerBeacon #2492293

Advertised until

2026-09-09

Kovachik Aircraft Services is committed to providing an atmosphere free from barriers that promotes equity and diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against employees or qualified applicants on the basis of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, marital or family status, age, gender identity or expression, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.