Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
- Sept-Îles, QC, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
Héli-Boréal is a well-established helicopter company based in Sept-Îles, Québec, recognized for its expertise, reliability, and strong safety culture. The team delivers specialized flights for precision external load operations, mineral exploration, wildfire suppression, wildlife surveys, geophysical surveying, and passenger and cargo transport. With a focus on the unique conditions and needs of Northern Canada, Héli-Boréal provides creative, tailored aviation solutions to diverse clients. Joining Héli-Boréal means working with a dedicated group of professionals committed to achieving client objectives safely and efficiently.
Role Description The Aircraft Maintenance Engineer will perform day-to-day inspection, maintenance, repair, and servicing of our fleet of AS350 B2/SD2 to ensure safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include conducting scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues and collaborating with flight operations to minimize aircraft downtime. The role involves adhering to manufacturer specifications, internal procedures, and applicable aviation regulations while supporting continuous improvement in safety and maintenance practices. We are looking for both full-time, on-site based in Sept-Îles, QC and contractors to complete our team. We are offering a competitive salary starting at 83200$ CAD (40$/h) for newly licensed AMEs with Helicopter maintenance experience plus applicable bonuses during out of base operations for full-time AMEs. Contractor daily rates depending on experience.
Bonuses include:
-Aircraft flight pay
-Bush pay
-Per diems
-Inspection bonus
Qualifications
- Strong skills in aircraft maintenance and hands-on work with helicopters.
- Knowledge of aircraft systems and the ability to perform systematic troubleshooting and fault isolation.
- Understanding of airworthiness requirements and experience applying regulatory standards in daily maintenance tasks.
- Aircraft Maintenance Engineer license M recognized by Transport Canada.
- AS350/H125, Arriel 1, LTS101 types course is an asset
- Attention to detail, strong safety mindset, and ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
- Willingness to work varying schedules, including occasional extended hours, based on operational needs.
- Ability to communicate clearly in English or French
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Responsibilities
Inspect, maintain, repair, and service the AS350 B2/SD2 helicopter fleet, including scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues. Follow manufacturer specifications, internal procedures, and aviation regulations while coordinating with flight operations to reduce downtime and improve safety practices.
Requirements
Requires a Transport Canada Aircraft Maintenance Engineer M license, hands-on helicopter maintenance skills, knowledge of aircraft systems, and the ability to troubleshoot faults and apply airworthiness requirements. AS350/H125, Arriel 1, or LTS101 type-course experience is an asset; candidates should have a strong safety mindset, work well in a team, and be willing to work variable schedules.
Skills
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Helicopter Maintenance
- Aircraft Inspection
- Aircraft Repair
- Aircraft Servicing
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Fault Isolation
- Airworthiness Compliance
- Regulatory Compliance
- Safety Practices
- Teamwork
- Attention to Detail
- AS350/H125 Maintenance
- Arriel 1
- LTS101
Benefits
- Aircraft Flight Pay
- Bush Pay
- Per Diems
- Inspection Bonus
Visa sponsorship
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- Engineering
- Trades
- Transportation
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
- Transport Canada
- AME M License
- Helicopter Maintenance
- AS350 B2/SD2
- AS350/H125
- Arriel 1
- LTS101
- Scheduled Maintenance
- Unscheduled Maintenance
- Aircraft Inspection
- Aircraft Repair
- Aircraft Servicing
- Mechanical Systems
- Electrical Systems
- Troubleshooting
- Fault Isolation
- Airworthiness
- Aviation Regulations
- Manufacturer Specifications
- Flight Operations
- Aircraft Downtime
- Safety Culture
- Continuous Improvement
- External Load Operations
- Wildfire Suppression
- Mineral Exploration
- Geophysical Surveying