YVR AME Apprentice

Job summary

The apprentice will work alongside licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineers to perform maintenance on a variety of aircraft. They will contribute to essential air ambulance, cargo, and flight training operations while progressing toward their own AME licensing.

Job details

We are seeking an experienced AME Apprentice to join our Maintenance team in Vancouver. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside skilled Aircraft Maintenance Engineers, gain valuable hands-on experience, and continue progressing toward AME licensing in a professional and supportive environment. This is an opportunity to build your career with a company that values safety, professionalism, and continuous development. As a member of our Maintenance team, your work will support essential services that communities across British Columbia rely on every day. If you are looking for a long-term career with a respected aviation organization that invests in its people, we encourage you to apply. Carson Air Ltd. is a dynamic and growing aviation company headquartered in Kelowna, British Columbia, with operational bases in Vancouver, Calgary, Prince George, and Fort St. John. As a subsidiary of Exchange Income Corporation, we have proudly delivered essential aviation services for more than 30 years. We are the largest provider of air ambulance services in British Columbia, operate daily air freight services throughout British Columbia and Alberta, and provide pilot training. Our success is built on a commitment to safety, reliability, and the people who make our operations possible. At Carson Air, apprentices are exposed to a variety of operations and aircraft while contributing to work that directly supports critical air ambulance, cargo, and flight training services throughout Western Canada. The successful candidate can expect a 5ON 4 OFF rotation that supports work-life balance, which is seldom encountered in the aviation industry. Our workforce is diverse, and we are committed to an inclusive work environment where collaboration, understanding, and mutual respect bring out the best in all of us. The successful candidate can expect: Apprentice pay starts at $24.00 an hour, scaling up for experienced candidates. Exposure to diverse aircraft maintenance operations Mentorship from experienced licensed AMEs Ongoing technical and aircraft-specific training Career development and advancement opportunities A strong safety culture and collaborative work environment Keep the fleet flying! Take the next step in your career as an Apprentice AME at our Vancouver base. Required Certification, Education, Experience, and Skills Graduate of a Transport Canada Approved Training Organization (ATO) Previous practical experience as an AME Apprentice considered an asset Commitment to completing apprenticeship requirements and achieving AME licensing Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills Excellent attention to detail Strong organizational and time-management abilities Positive attitude and professional work ethic Effective verbal and written communication skills Basic computer proficiency Ability to work rotational shifts Physically capable of performing aircraft maintenance duties safely We support the health and well-being of our employees by offering a safe and welcoming workplace and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, that includes: Extended health and dental coverage Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) Ongoing training and professional development Opportunities for advancement within Carson Air and Exchange Income Corporation Carson Air is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We thank all applicants for their interest. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Carson Air Ltd.’s Head Office is located at 200 - 6197 Airport Way Kelowna, BC V1V 2S2. Locations: Prince George: 4245 Hangar Rd, Prince George, BC V2N 4M6 - Kelowna: 6095 Airport Way, Kelowna BC, V1V 1S1 – Vancouver: 5360 Airport Rd South, Richmond BC V7B 1B4 -Forth St. John: 9945 Cariboo Way Fort St. John, BC V1J 4J2- Calgary: Hangar 59 393 Palmer Rd NE, Calgary AB

What you’ll do

The apprentice will work alongside licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineers to perform maintenance on a variety of aircraft. They will contribute to essential air ambulance, cargo, and flight training operations while progressing toward their own AME licensing.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of a Transport Canada Approved Training Organization (ATO). They should possess strong mechanical aptitude, a commitment to achieving AME licensing, and the ability to work rotational shifts.

Benefits

• Extended health and dental coverage • Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) • Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) • Ongoing training and professional development • Career advancement opportunities

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Aircraft maintenance
• Mechanical aptitude
• Problem-solving
• Attention to detail
• Organizational skills
• Time-management
• Communication skills
• Computer proficiency
• Safety compliance
• Continuous Development
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Professionalism
• Positivity
• Strong Work Ethic
• Aircraft Maintenance
• Ambulances
• Flight Training
• Communication
• Problem Solving
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Mentorship
• Operations
• Safety Culture
• Time Management
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Trades
• Transportation
• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Apprentice
• Aerospace Engineer
• Mechanical Engineers
• Aerospace Engineers