Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - "E"
- Calgary, AB, Canada
- Greater Calgary Metropolitan Area, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Location: Calgary, AB, Canada
Position: : Permanent, Full-Time (40 hrs/week, overtime potential)
Language of Work: English
About The Opportunity
Eagle Copters is looking for motivated and hands-on Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Apprentices to join our growing maintenance team. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals beginning their careers in aviation maintenance who are eager to learn, build technical skills, and gain experience working on an exciting variety of helicopter types.
As an AME Apprentice, you will work under the supervision of experienced, licensed AMEs and the Director of Maintenance. You’ll support the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of our helicopter fleet while developing the competencies required to progress toward your Transport Canada AME license.
Responsibilities
As an apprentice, you will assist licensed AMEs with tasks such as:
Required
Why Start Your AME Career at Eagle?
Eagle is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with
disabilities, visible minorities, and women.
Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada (citizen, permanent resident, or valid work permit).
We appreciate all interest in joining Eagle Copters, however, only candidates selected for interviews will be
contacted.
Position: : Permanent, Full-Time (40 hrs/week, overtime potential)
Language of Work: English
About The Opportunity
Eagle Copters is looking for motivated and hands-on Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Apprentices to join our growing maintenance team. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals beginning their careers in aviation maintenance who are eager to learn, build technical skills, and gain experience working on an exciting variety of helicopter types.
As an AME Apprentice, you will work under the supervision of experienced, licensed AMEs and the Director of Maintenance. You’ll support the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of our helicopter fleet while developing the competencies required to progress toward your Transport Canada AME license.
Responsibilities
As an apprentice, you will assist licensed AMEs with tasks such as:
- Performing routine and unscheduled maintenance on company and third-party aircraft.
- Supporting troubleshooting activities by helping identify mechanical, electrical, or structural issues.
- Assisting with repairs, component replacements, and system installations (mechanical, hydraulic, fuel,flight controls, etc.).
- Completing documentation for tasks and learning correct technical record procedures.
- Participating in inspections such as FOD checks, incoming aircraft inspections, and quality-control processes.
- Helping maintain shop organization, tool control, and equipment readiness.
- Learning regulatory and OEM procedures, airworthiness standards, and company maintenance practices.
- Supporting the maintenance team with purchasing parts, preparing work areas, and coordinating with supervisors.
- Contributing to a positive, safety-focused work environment.
- Enrolled in or recently graduated from an approved Aircraft Maintenance Engineer program, or eligible to register as an AME apprentice with Transport Canada.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and desire to build a long-term career in aircraft maintenance.
- Ability to follow instructions, ask questions, and learn in a hands-on environment.
- Commitment to safety, professionalism, and teamwork.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Eligibility to obtain a RAIC pass is considered an asset.
Required
Why Start Your AME Career at Eagle?
- At Eagle Copters, apprentices are an important part of the future of our maintenance team. We offer:
- Comprehensive on-the-job training with experienced AMEs.
- A supportive, respectful, and safety-focused workplace.
- Exposure to a wide range of helicopter types and maintenance tasks.
- A competitive compensation structure with wage progression as you gain hours and experience.
- A full benefits package for permanent employees, including:
- Health, dental, and vision coverage
- Paramedical services
- Health Care Spending Account
- Travel medical
- Life insurance & AD&D
- Short- and long-term disability
- Paid sick/personal days
- Group RRSP with company matching
Eagle is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with
disabilities, visible minorities, and women.
Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada (citizen, permanent resident, or valid work permit).
We appreciate all interest in joining Eagle Copters, however, only candidates selected for interviews will be
contacted.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Assist licensed aircraft maintenance engineers with routine and unscheduled helicopter maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, component replacements, and system installations. Complete maintenance documentation, participate in inspections and quality-control processes, maintain shop and tool readiness, and support parts purchasing and work-area preparation.
Requirements
Applicants must be enrolled in or recently graduated from an approved Aircraft Maintenance Engineer program, or be eligible to register as an apprentice with Transport Canada. The role also requires mechanical aptitude, a willingness to learn, safety-minded professionalism, teamwork, and a valid driver's license; helicopter experience and eligibility for a RAIC pass are assets.
Skills
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Helicopter Maintenance
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Structural Troubleshooting
- Aircraft Repair
- Component Replacement
- System Installation
- Technical Documentation
- Aircraft Inspections
- Tool Control
- Airworthiness Standards
- Safety Practices
- Teamwork
- Mechanical Aptitude
Benefits
- Health Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Paramedical Services
- Health Care Spending Account
- Travel Medical Coverage
- Life Insurance
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Paid Sick and Personal Days
- Group RRSP with Company Matching
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- Engineering
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- Transportation
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
- AME Apprentice
- Transport Canada
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Helicopter Maintenance
- Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul
- Routine Maintenance
- Unscheduled Maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Mechanical Systems
- Electrical Systems
- Structural Systems
- Hydraulic Systems
- Fuel Systems
- Flight Controls
- Technical Records
- FOD Checks
- Incoming Aircraft Inspections
- Quality Control
- Tool Control
- Airworthiness Standards
- OEM Procedures
- Bell 205
- Bell 212
- Bell 407
- Bell 412
- S-76
- A-Star
- AW139
- RAIC Pass