Experienced DHC-8 AME

Yellowknife, NT
On-site
Posted Sep 30, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The AME is responsible for performing routine and special aircraft maintenance, repairs, and inspections in accordance with company procedures and regulations. They also assist in training apprentices and liaise with the Crew Chief to ensure aircraft serviceability.

Job details

Reports to Crew Chief and Production Manager The AME – M Licensed will be responsible for: • Responsible for maintaining a valid AME license; • Follows company procedures and MCM/MPM; • Completing entries in log books for all work performed; • Inspecting parts to ensure they are in proper working order; • Assisting with training of junior level employees (Apprentices); • Interacts with pilots for information on aircraft status and issues; • Performing routine maintenance tasks; • Conducting and recording routine and special inspections as required by regulations; • Responsible for repairing, replacing, assembling and installing essential aircraft parts; • Ensuring replacement components are ordered and on hand to keep aircraft serviceable; • Liaising with the Crew Chief or Production Manager to correct deficiencies in the aircraft or operational equipment; • Be willing and able to learn the necessary tasks to enable you to assume the Crew Chief duties in the absence of the current Crew Chief; • Maintains clean and organized tool box and locker area, and; • Perform any other duties as required. REQUIREMENTS: • Ability to work with minimal supervision; • Valid Canadian driver’s license and Passport; • Completion of TCCA recognized aircraft maintenance/structures course; • Valid Canadian Aircraft Maintenance Engineer’s license,M1 or M2; • Ability to work shift work (days/nights); • Strong communication skills both verbal and written. • Specialized knowledge in DHC-8, DHC7, DHC6, King Air B200-B250GT, C208B, and DHC3T

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid Canadian Aircraft Maintenance Engineer license (M1 or M2) and have completed a TCCA-recognized maintenance course. Specialized knowledge of specific aircraft models and the ability to work shift work are required.