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Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Lincoln, NB
Mid Level
full_time
part_time

Top Benefits

Competitive salary & flight pay
Group health, dental, vision benefits
Pension plan (5% after 2 months)

About the role

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) M-1

Company Name: Forest Protection Limited

Address: Fredericton (Lincoln), New Brunswick

Employment Type: Full-time

Forest Protection Limited (FPL) invites applications for an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) M-1 Full-time, Permanent position. Based in Fredericton, New Brunswick, and reporting to the Maintenance Manager. The AME position will fulfill the following tasks:

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Conduct inspection, maintenance, repair and servicing of company aircraft to ensure continuity of their Certificate of Airworthiness.
  • If instructed by the supervisor, perform the same duties as per (1) on non-owned aircraft.
  • Assist in the attainment of company project goals by performing functions outlined in (1) or (2) on various projects/locations as assigned.
  • Assist in the instruction of on-the-job training for AME apprentice.
  • Complete and certify logbooks, work sheets, work cards, and work accomplished in accordance with CARs 571.10 and 605.93, 605.94 Schedule I items 6, 8, 9 and 605.96 Schedule II items 4 and 5.
  • Assist with the modification of company aircraft as instructed by the supervisor.
  • Responsible for the proper disposition of parts issued from aircraft stores.
  • Report unserviceable maintenance equipment to the supervisor.
  • Ensure that safety precautions and environmental management systems are being observed.
  • Comply with FPL operations and policy manuals, and SOPs as they may apply.
  • Be an active participant in the company safety program.
  • Act with professionalism at all times while adhering to FPL Respectful Workplace Policy, Alcohol and Substance Abuse Policy and others as applicable.
  • Wear clothing appropriate to FPL operations, including provided uniform, as well as appropriate safety footwear.
  • Be adaptable, given the nature of FPL’s operations in the summer-time. Deployment will be required.
  • Remain current on developments in the field of Aircraft Maintenance Engineer and others impacting the position of Aircraft Maintenance Engineer by attending meetings/seminars and other information exchanges, reading published literature, periodic training, familiarization with relevant technology, etc.
  • Carry out other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate must have:

  • A valid Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) M-1
  • Minimum 5 years as a licensed AME with ACA.

NOTE: Preference will be given to candidates

  • Having experience with turbine engines of the PT6A family.
  • Operations such as aerial application or fire suppression.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft suite software.
  • Experience working on AT802 & Textron/Cessna 208.

OPERATIONS REQUIREMENTS

All applicants must:

  • Be legally permitted to work in Canada in the Federal Aviation sector
  • Hold a valid Canadian AME M-1
  • Be able to communicate clearly and effectively in English.
  • Be capable of obtaining a clean Criminal Background Check.
  • Hold a valid Canadian driver's license or a federally recognized international license.
  • Capable of obtaining a clean Driver Abstract.
  • Hold a valid passport.
  • Have CSA-approved footwear
  • Be able to lift 50 lbs.
  • Have their own transportation
  • Have their own tools, excluding specialized tools.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

Contribute to meaningful work in forest health management across Atlantic Canada and beyond, with opportunities for professional development and growth.

Additionally, the successful candidate will be eligible to participate in many employee benefits:

  • Competitive salary & flight pay
  • Competitive FPL group benefits plan
  • Pension plan after two months (5%)
  • Paid sick days and vacation
  • Wellness benefit every year.
  • Robust initial training program.
  • Modern fleet of AT-802 (Fire Boss) with state-of-the-art avionics
  • Modern fleet of Textron/Cessna 208 with G1000NXi avionics

ABOUT US

Established in 1952, Forest Protection Limited (FPL) is the largest 702 aerial operator in eastern Canada. Our core mission is to protect and preserve the forests that sustain us. As a leader in full-spectrum forest health management, FPL excels in aerial firefighting and forest management. Learn more about us: www.fpltd.ca

APPLICATION DETAILS:

Please submit your resume by October 31, 2025. Resumes should be chronological, specifying education and employment in months and years, including part-time and full-time jobs.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please contact Jeanette Garland, Human Resources Administrator at jgarland@fpltd.ca to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

We thank all those who apply. However, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

About Forest Protection Limited

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
51-200

Forest Protection is the largest 702 aerial operator in eastern Canada. Since our incorporation in 1952, it has been our mandate to preserve and protect the forests that sustain our ecosystems, communities, and economies. We are a global leader in full-spectrum forest health management. Forest Protection helps forest practitioners preserve and promote forest health through aerial firefighting, collaborative research & development, training, and aerial work. Our unique set of specializations allows us to better champion forest stewardship.

We proudly tell the story of preserving and protecting forests, our longstanding legacy, and our role as leaders in forest health. We are voice for the forest industry, and we help citizens understand the complex business of aerial firefighting and forestry management practices. As industry leaders, we tell the story of innovation, professionalism, and safety within the forest management industry.