Aircraft Maintenance Engineer-E Avionics

Position Summary

This is a full-time salaried or day rate position. Reporting directly to the Director of Maintenance Organization, the AME - Avionics “E” is responsible for the certification of an aircraft after maintenance, inspection, repair or modification. This is a position requiring a high degree of responsibility and skill, which includes:

Responsibilities

· Inspection, troubleshooting, and repair avionics and electrical systems

· Ensure compliance with regulatory and company maintenance procedures

· Support pilots and engineers with avionics-related issues

· Supervising, performing and documenting routine avionics related maintenance.

· Other Duties as required by the Shop Supervisors and/or the Director of Maintenance Organization

Qualifications

· Must hold a valid Transport Canada AME-E license

· Experience with BK117, Bell 212, and AS350 series aircraft is an asset

· Strong understanding of Canadian Aviation Regulations

· Formal Aviation Training from a TCCA approved training organization (ATO) preferred

· Class 5 driver’s license (or equivalent) with acceptable abstract

Compensation

· Compensation amounts based on experience and qualifications.

Additional Information

· Fixed or flexible schedule

· Pre-employment drug and alcohol test required

· Health and dental benefits

· Company matched RRSP

· Summer, winter, and year-round helicopter contracts in place

How to Apply

Please send your resume to hr@yhl.ca, along with a cover letter explaining why you believe you are a good fit for this position.

Yellowhead Helicopters is a family owned and operated British Columbia based firm.  Since 1975, YHL has been providing safe and efficient helicopter services to our clients from a base network located throughout British Columbia and Alberta. We are well equipped to be able to mobilize on short notice and support our customers in remote locations across Canada. We serve the Forestry, Mining & Petroleum, Utility, and Tourism industries.  

With one of the largest fleets in Canada, over $15 million in spare inventory to support you in the field, and our varied flight missions - you have the opportunity for career progression like nowhere else!

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to the principles of employment equity in all communities where we do business.