Helicopter AME Apprentice

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Squamish, BC, CAN
In-Office
Entry level
Real Estate • Transportation • Energy • Industrial
The Role
Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on helicopters and aircraft components under the direction of senior maintenance leadership. Responsibilities include troubleshooting faulty systems, completing maintenance documentation, complying with airworthiness standards, identifying service difficulty situations, performing authorized servicing releases, assisting with avionics and sheet metal repairs, and maintaining hangar cleanliness. The role may require travel with aircraft and mechanics, shift work, weekends, and relocation to Squamish, British Columbia.
Summary Generated by Built In
The Apprentice Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) is responsible for performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on all Summit Helicopters aircraft. This position performs maintenance activities as directed by the Director of Maintenance / AME Technical Lead
Summit Helicopters delivers remote helicopter aviation solutions in Western and Northern Canada with one of the largest and most diverse fleets in the industry. Our crew is highly experienced in Western and Northern operations.
We are a one-stop solution when it comes to safe and reliable aviation support. We have the knowledge, experience, and equipment necessary to pair the right aircraft to the task.
Interested? Apply today to join our team!

Essential Responsibilities: 

  • Conducts maintenance on aircraft or aircraft components as directed by the Director of Maintenance / AME Technical Lead. 
  • Performs all maintenance activities in accordance with the applicable standards of airworthiness. 
  • Ensures all paperwork for assigned tasks is complete and accurate before submitting. 
  • Ensures all maintenance alerts and memos are read, understood and complied with. 
  • Identifies possible Service Difficulty Report (SDR) situations and reports to Production Supervisor. 
  • Troubleshoots faulty systems to determine a course of rectification. 
  • Carries out the applicable elementary servicing release of an aircraft as authorized to do so by their individual Shop Certification Authority (SCA).
  • Conducts hangar clean-up. 
  • Travels with an aircraft and apprentice / mechanic if it is assigned away from base for an extended period of time, as required. 
  • Assists with sheet metal / avionics repairs as needed. 
  • May perform other related duties as assigned. 

Qualifications: 

  • Possess Transport Canada AME M Training Diploma.  
  • Previous hands-on line experience on aircraft in the Summit Helicopters fleet preferred. 
  • Hold a valid Canadian Passport and possess a valid driver’s license  
  • Ability to take direction and learn quickly 
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills 
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team, as well as work independently 
  • Flexibility to work shifts including afternoons and weekends 

Work Conditions:

  • This is a resident role based in Squamish, BC. Relocation to Squamish will be required for candidates who do not currently reside in the area.

Additional Information

Summit Helicopters, a member of the Ledcor Group of Companies, delivers helicopter aviation solutions with one of the largest and most diverse fleets in the industry. Learn more at www.summithelicopters.ca

Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page. Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email.

Skills Required

  • Transport Canada AME M Training Diploma
  • Valid Canadian passport
  • Valid driver's license
  • Ability to take direction and learn quickly
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team
  • Flexibility to work afternoon and weekend shifts
  • Previous hands-on line experience on aircraft in the Summit Helicopters fleet
  • Relocation to Squamish, British Columbia, if not currently residing nearby
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The Company
HQ: Vancouver
9,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1947

What We Do

The Ledcor Group of Companies is one of North America's most diversified construction companies, serving sectors such as building, heavy industrial, civil and infrastructure, mining, pipeline, power, and communications. Additionally, the company operates in aviation, marine transportation services, property investment, and wastewater treatment. Ledcor is dedicated to delivering safe, efficient, and innovative projects through a diverse group of operating companies.

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