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Based AME Apprentice – Halifax EMS Operations

  • Halifax, NS
  • On-site
  • Posted Sep 13, 2026
  • 1 position

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Employment type
Full-time
Experience level
Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education
Professional degree
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week

Job summary

The apprentice will assist the team in performing aircraft maintenance and ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures. They are also responsible for organizing the hangar and maintaining support equipment as directed by the supervisor.

Job details

Company Description Founded in 1947, Canadian Helicopters is the largest helicopter transportation services provider in Canada. Based from 25 locations across Canada, Canadian Helicopters operates over 100 aircraft in support of a range of multinational companies and government agencies including defense, mineral exploration, forest management, hydro and other utilities, construction, air ambulance and search and rescue. In addition to charter services, company affiliates provide flight training and third-party repair and maintenance services. We currently have an opportunity for a permanent full-time Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Apprentice in Halifax. Job Description The Apprentice will be reporting to the Supervisory Base AME, and their duties include: Assist the team in performing aircraft maintenance. Assuring compliance with all company policies and procedures. Organizing and maintaining the hangar and support equipment. Performing related duties as assigned by supervisor. Qualifications Must have graduated from a Transport Canada-Approved Basic training course and have gained at least 18-months credit towards their M-rated AME license. Previous aircraft maintenance experience an asset. (Helicopter maintenance experience preferred). Must be able to obtain Access to Controlled Goods authority and a Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC) for airport airside access. Must have the legal right to work in Canada. (This position is not available for sponsorship). Must be organized and a self-starter. Must be customer focused and be a team player. Must have good communication skills and a positive attitude. Must reside in or be willing to relocate to Halifax. Additional Information Working for Canadian Helicopters is: A unique opportunity to evolve 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. Moving assistance may be provided. We offer a flexible benefits program including comprehensive medical and dental coverage, life insurance, short- and 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 Base Location: Halifax - EMS (Nova Scotia)

What you’ll do

The apprentice will assist the team in performing aircraft maintenance and ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures. They are also responsible for organizing the hangar and maintaining support equipment as directed by the supervisor.

Requirements

Candidates must have graduated from a Transport Canada-Approved Basic training course and possess at least 18 months of credit toward an M-rated AME license. Applicants must also be able to obtain Controlled Goods authority and a Restricted Area Identity Card for airport access.

Benefits

• Medical coverage • Dental coverage • Life insurance • Short-term disability insurance • Long-term disability insurance • Pension fund plan

Listed skills

  • Teamwork · Preferred
  • Compliance · Preferred
  • Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

  • Aircraft maintenance
  • Hangar organization
  • Communication skills
  • Teamwork
  • Customer focus
  • Self-starter
  • Compliance
  • Employment Equity
  • Self-Starter
  • Positivity
  • Forest Management
  • Aircraft Maintenance
  • Ambulances
  • Emergency Medical Services
  • Flight Training
  • Customer Service
  • Communication
  • Pension Funds

Job areas

  • Trades
  • Transportation
  • Engineering
  • Manufacturing
  • Apprentice Operator
  • Aircraft / A & P Mechanic
  • Aircraft Engine Mechanics and Repairers
  • Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians

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