Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME)

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME)

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About SkyCare

SkyCare is on a mission to provide life-saving and essential air travel services across North America. We’re a team of passionate individuals who take pride in providing the highest levels of safety, comfort, and care to all our passengers. We provide private, corporate, and medevac flight services as far north as the Arctic Circle and as far south as the Equator. We fly when and where our passengers need to go!

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work: in the past 10 months, SkyCare has successfully completed over 3,000 medevac calls and delivered over 180 organs.
• Growth Opportunities: competitive career-progression programs and professional development support to help you reach your goals.
• Perks & Benefits: extended health / vision / dental care / life / long-term disability insurance, employee and family assistance program, group retirement savings plan.

Location

Thunder Bay, ON

Job Summary & Responsibilities

The Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) is responsible for the maintenance, repair, modification, overhaul, and alteration of SkyCare’s aircraft. All maintenance activities must comply with policies, procedures, and instructions contained in the Maintenance Control Manual (MCM), Maintenance Policy Manual (MPM), and Transport Canada regulations. AMEs report to the Base Engineer and ultimately to the Director of Maintenance. The position follows a modified work schedule of one week on, one week off.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, repairs, and inspections on aircraft.
• Troubleshoot and rectify mechanical issues in accordance with approved procedures and manuals.
• Ensure compliance with Transport Canada regulations and SkyCare's maintenance policies.
• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities, including logbook entries and task cards.
• Collaborate with the engineering team to ensure aircraft safety, performance, and airworthiness.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and training programs to stay current with industry standards and technologies.
• Assist in the preparation and management of tools and equipment inventories.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards and practices in the hangar and on the ramp.
• Participate in pre-flight and post-flight inspections as required.

Qualifications

• Valid Transport Canada issued AME M1 license required; M2 rating is an asset.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in aircraft maintenance.
• Experience with Aircraft Maintenance Systems (AMS) is an asset.
• Previous experience with Navajo Chieftain, Metro/Merlin and Westwind 1124A aircraft an asset.
• Strong understanding of aviation regulations and safety standards.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Must have a strong mechanical aptitude and excellent troubleshooting skills.
• A strong commitment to Safety & Compliance.
• Motivated and self-directed with a desire to contribute to SkyCare’s success.
• Must have excellent communication skills, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently.

What You’ll Love About Working Here

Your work will directly contribute to saving lives worldwide. For more information about SkyCare and the impact you can be a part of, please visit: https://www.skycare.ca

How To Apply

Submit your application online at http://skycare.applytojobs.ca/

We encourage all qualified candidates to apply and thank all applicants for their interest in joining SkyCare; however, only those selected will be contacted.

Closing Date

Open until filled.

We embrace each other’s unique qualities through our commitment to inclusiveness, equity, and accessibility and if you require accommodation during the selection process, please let us know.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Airlines and Aviation