YVR - Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
- Vancouver, BC, Canada
Pay starts at $36.00 an hour, scaling up based on the candidate’s experience.
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Job details
- Pay
- Pay starts at $36.00 an hour, scaling up based on the candidate’s experience.
- Experience
- Pay starts at $36.00 an hour, scaling up based on the candidate’s experience.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
We are seeking an experienced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) to join our Maintenance team in Vancouver, British Columbia.
This role offers the opportunity to work alongside a highly skilled team of aviation professionals while performing and certifying maintenance on aircraft that support critical air ambulance, cargo, and flight training operations across Western Canada.
This is an opportunity to build a long-term career with a company that values safety, professionalism, technical excellence, and continuous development. As a member of our Maintenance team, your work will directly support essential services that communities throughout British Columbia rely on every day.
If you are looking for a rewarding career with a respected aviation organization that invests in its people, we encourage you to apply.
Carson Air Ltd. is a dynamic aviation company headquartered in Kelowna, British Columbia, with operational bases in Vancouver, Calgary, Prince George, and Fort St. John. As a subsidiary of Exchange Income Corporation, we have proudly delivered essential aviation services for more than 30 years. Our operations include air ambulance services, scheduled air freight transportation throughout British Columbia and Alberta, and pilot training.
At Carson Air, our AMEs are exposed to a diverse fleet and a wide range of maintenance activities while contributing to operations that provide critical services to communities across Western Canada. The successful candidate can expect a 5 ON / 4 OFF rotation that supports work-life balance, a benefit that is seldom found in the aviation industry.
We support the health and well-being of our employees by offering a safe and welcoming workplace and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including:
- Competitive compensation based on qualifications and experience. Pay starts at $36.00 an hour, scaling up based on the candidate’s experience.
- Extended health and dental coverage
- Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
- Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Opportunities for advancement within Carson Air and Exchange Income Corporation
- Stable, year-round employment with an established aviation operator
- Access to a variety of employee savings programs, exclusive offers, and additional workplace perks
REQUIRED CERTIFICATION
- Valid Transport Canada Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) Licence (M1 required, M2 considered an asset).
PREFERRED TYPE EXPERIENCE
- B300 King Air
PREFERRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Understanding of the Canadian Aviation Regulations as it pertains to an AME.
- Positive attitude with strong work ethic
- Flexibility with work schedules
- Basic computer skills and familiarity with the Internet
- Good communication with ability to give clear direction.
- Good understanding of the English Language with the ability to read, understand and follow instructions contained within Aircraft Manuals and Publications as it relates to Aircraft Maintenance.
Carson Air is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, ONLY those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Carson Air Ltd.’s Head Office is located at 200 - 6197 Airport Way Kelowna, BC V1V 2S2. Locations: Prince George: 4245 Hangar Rd, Prince George, BC V2N 4M6 - Kelowna: 6095 Airport Way, Kelowna BC, V1V 1S1 – Vancouver: 5360 Airport Rd South, Richmond BC V7B 1B4 -Forth St. John: 9945 Cariboo Way Fort St. John, BC V1J 4J2 - Calgary: Hangar 59 393 Palmer Rd NE, Calgary AB
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Responsibilities
Perform and certify maintenance on aircraft supporting air ambulance, cargo, and flight training operations. Ensure all maintenance activities comply with Canadian Aviation Regulations and safety standards.
Requirements
Must hold a valid Transport Canada Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) Licence, with M1 required and M2 considered an asset. Candidates should have a strong work ethic, good communication skills, and familiarity with aircraft manuals.
Skills
- Aircraft maintenance
- Canadian Aviation Regulations
- Technical excellence
- Communication
- Problem solving
- Safety compliance
- Attention to detail
Benefits
- Extended health and dental coverage
- Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Opportunities for advancement
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- Trades
- Transportation
- Engineering
- Manufacturing
Keywords
- Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
- AME
- Transport Canada
- M1 Licence
- M2 Licence
- B300 King Air
- Canadian Aviation Regulations
- Aviation
- Air Ambulance
- Cargo
- Flight Training
- Maintenance
- Safety
- Technical Excellence
- Aviation Maintenance