Canadian Helicopters is a helicopter transportation service, maintenance support and flight training company. In business since 1947, Canadian Helicopters is Canada's largest helicopter operator with over 20 locations across the country and a fleet of over 100 single and multi-engine aircraft.
Job Description
We currently have a career opportunity for a Supervisory Base Aircraft Maintenance Engineer in Iqaluit, NU.
The Supervisory AME will be reporting to the Chief Engineer and their duties include:
- Perform Aircraft maintenance.
- Coordinate and manage all aircraft and base maintenance activities in conjunction with the Base Manager to ensure that maintenance is accomplished efficiently.
- Develop work schedules for maintenance personnel when needed to support aircraft flying operations as effectively as possible.
- Ensure that maintenance activities at the base are performed in accordance with the duties and responsibilities outlined in the Company’s Maintenance Control and Policy Manual.
- Ensure the base maintenance facilities are maintained cleaned and organized.
- Must hold a valid Transport Canada M1 or M2 AME Licence with Bell 212/412 ACA.
- Minimum of 3 years of Bell 212/412 experience is preferred.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain Reliability Status security clearance.
- Based in Iqaluit but will be required to travel with the aircraft from time to time.
- Must hold the authorization to work in Canada. (This position is not available for sponsorship).
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills, positive attitude, and leadership skills.
- Organized and self-starter.
- Be customer focused and a team player.
Location: Iqaluit, NU
Status: Permanent or Contractual, full-time (Rotation: 4 weeks on, 4 weeks off).
Remuneration: Competitive salary
Working for Canadian Helicopters means:
- A unique opportunity to grow professionally in a dynamic environment full of opportunities;
- Work with passionate, committed people who like to surpass themselves;
- Be part of an organizational culture based on fundamental principles;
- Having an employer of choice offering competitive working conditions.
For permanent position: we offer a flexible benefits program including comprehensive medical and dental coverage, life insurance, long term disability insurance and a pension fund plan.
Canadian Helicopters Limited is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and visible minorities.
For more information, we invite you to visit our website: www.canadianhelicopters.com
Follow us on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/canadian-helicopters-limited
Skills Required
- Valid Transport Canada M1 or M2 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) Licence with Bell 212/412 ACA
- Minimum of 3 years Bell 212/412 experience
- Ability to obtain and maintain Reliability Status security clearance
- Authorization to work in Canada (position not available for sponsorship)
- Based in Iqaluit and willing to work a 4 weeks on / 4 weeks off rotation
- Demonstrated communication, leadership skills and ability to coordinate maintenance personnel
- Organized, self-starter, customer-focused and a team player
What We Do
Canadian Helicopters Limited is a diversified aviation company and the largest helicopter operator in Canada. Founded in 1947, it provides helicopter charter, maintenance support, and professional flight training services. With a fleet of nearly 100 aircraft and 25 locations across the country, it serves diverse industries, including emergency medical services and oil and gas, often in austere environments.
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