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YXS AME Apprentice

  • Prince George, BC, Canada

Apprentice pay starts at $24.00 per hour, scaling up for experienced candidates.

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Pay
Apprentice pay starts at $24.00 per hour, scaling up for experienced candidates.
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Original job description

We are seeking an experienced AME Apprentice to join our Maintenance team in Prince George  This role offers the opportunity to work alongside skilled Aircraft Maintenance Engineers, gain valuable hands-on experience, and continue progressing toward AME licensing in a professional and supportive environment.

This is a great opportunity to build your career with a company that values safety, professionalism, and continuous development. As a member of our Maintenance team, your work will support essential services that communities across British Columbia rely on every day.

If you are looking for a long-term career with a respected aviation organization that invests in its people, we encourage you to apply.

Carson Air Ltd. is a dynamic and growing 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.

We are the largest provider of air ambulance services in British Columbia, operate daily air freight services throughout British Columbia and Alberta, and provide pilot training. Our success is built on a commitment to safety, reliability, and the people who make our operations possible.

At Carson Air, apprentices are exposed to a variety of operations and aircraft while contributing to work that directly supports critical air ambulance, cargo, and flight training services throughout Western Canada. The successful candidate can expect a 4ON-4OFF rotation that supports work-life balance, which is seldom encountered in the aviation industry.

Our workforce is diverse, and we are committed to an inclusive work environment where collaboration, understanding, and mutual respect bring out the best in all of us. The successful candidate can expect:

  • Apprentice pay starts at $24.00 per hour, scaling up for experienced candidates.
  • Northern premium – additional $2.00 per hour 
  • Exposure to diverse aircraft maintenance operations
  • Mentorship from experienced licensed AMEs
  • Ongoing technical and aircraft-specific training
  • Career development and advancement opportunities
  • A strong safety culture and collaborative work environment

Your future is waiting. Take the first step and apply today !!!

Required Certification, Education, Experience, and Skills

  • Graduate of a Transport Canada Approved Training Organization (ATO)
  • Previous practical experience as an AME Apprentice considered an asset
  • Commitment to completing apprenticeship requirements and achieving AME licensing
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Strong organizational and time-management abilities
  • Positive attitude and professional work ethic
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Basic computer proficiency
  • Ability to work rotational shifts
  • Physically capable of performing aircraft maintenance duties safely

We support the health and well-being of our employees by offering a safe and welcoming workplace and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, that includes:

  • 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

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. Please note that 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

The apprentice will work alongside licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineers to perform essential maintenance on aircraft supporting air ambulance, cargo, and flight training services. They are responsible for contributing to safe and reliable operations while progressing toward their own AME licensing.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of a Transport Canada Approved Training Organization (ATO) and possess strong mechanical aptitude. A commitment to achieving AME licensing and the ability to perform physical maintenance duties in a rotational shift environment are required.

Skills

  • Aircraft maintenance
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Organizational skills
  • Time-management
  • Communication skills
  • Computer proficiency
  • Safety compliance

Benefits

  • Extended health and dental coverage
  • Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
  • Ongoing training and professional development

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Categories

  • Trades
  • Transportation
  • Engineering
  • Security & Safety

Keywords

  • Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
  • AME Apprentice
  • Transport Canada
  • Aviation
  • Air Ambulance
  • Maintenance
  • Rotational shifts
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Safety culture
  • Technical training
  • Cargo services
  • Flight training
  • Apprenticeship

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