Aircraft Component Shop Apprentice

Overview

The Component Shop Apprentice is responsible for assisting with the inspection, maintenance, repair, and overhaul of aircraft components in accordance with approved maintenance data and regulatory requirements. This role supports component shop operations under the direction of the Component Shop Manager. Summit Helicopters delivers remote helicopter aviation solutions throughout Western and Northern Canada, operating one of the largest and most diverse fleets in the industry. Our in-house component shop plays a critical role in maintaining safe, reliable, and compliant aircraft by supporting fleet maintenance through high-quality component servicing. This position provides hands-on experience in a controlled shop environment and is designed to support the development of a skilled Aircraft Maintenance Engineer specializing in component maintenance. Interested? Apply today to join our team! This is a resident role based in Kamloops, BC

Essential Responsibilities

Assists with the inspection, disassembly, cleaning, repair, assembly, and testing of aircraft components under the direction of the Component Shop Manager

Performs component maintenance tasks as assigned by the Component Shop Manager

Conducts all work in accordance with approved maintenance manuals, component maintenance manuals (CMMs), and applicable standards of airworthiness

Accurately completes all required maintenance documentation, task cards, and component records prior to submission

Ensures all applicable maintenance alerts, service bulletins, and internal memos are read, understood, and complied with

Identifies potential defects, unserviceable conditions, or Service Difficulty Report (SDR) situations and reports them to the Component Shop Manager

Assists with troubleshooting component discrepancies to determine an appropriate course of rectification

Supports parts identification, tagging, segregation, and traceability in accordance with regulatory and company requirements

Maintains a clean, organized, and safe component shop and work area

Assists licensed AMEs with component testing, rigging, measurements, and inspections as required

May assist with basic sheet metal, composite, or electrical component tasks under supervision, where applicable

Performs other related duties as assigned in support of component shop operations

Qualifications

Possess Transport Canada AME M Training Diploma.

Previous hands-on line experience on aircraft in the Summit Helicopters fleet preferred.

Hold a valid Canadian Passport and possess a valid driver’s license

Ability to take direction and learn quickly

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work effectively as part of a team, as well as work independently

Flexibility to work shifts including afternoons and weekends

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. 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 Inclusion and Diversity page. Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email.

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