Welcome to Long Beach Aviation! We are a West Coast owned float plane operator (Tofino Air) and AMO (Long Beach Aviation) on Vancouver Island, located in Tofino, BC. Tofino Air operates year-round scenic tours and charter services around the beautiful West Coast of British Columbia. Long Beach Aviation is responsible for servicing the fleet of floatplanes for Sunshine Coast Air and Tofino Air, including Cessna 180 and DHC-2 floatplanes and Cessna 182 wheeled plane.

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic applicant to join our team as a full-time Aircraft Maintenance Engineer at our airport-based hangar in Tofino, BC.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complete scheduled and unscheduled inspections, maintenance and servicing, in line with Transport Canada regulations and standards
• Conduct repairs, servicing and troubleshooting of aircraft mechanical and electrical systems in accordance with company procedures
• Update of aircraft technical records
• Parts store receiving and upkeep
• Removal and re-installation of aircraft components (engine, flight control, equipment, etc.)
• Structural repairs
• Paint stripping, grinding corrosion, painting
• Maintenance of AMO facilities and harbour bases

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Valid Transport Canada Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (M1) certification
• Previous aviation experience with fixed winged aircraft on wheels or floats
• Knowledge of the following, but not limited to:
• Aircraft inspection methods
• Sheet metal structure and riveting
• Piston engines
• Electrical systems
• Flight control rigging
• Corrosion assessment
• Paint stripping and painting
• Ability to work independently, as well as within a small team environment
• Proficiency in English, with strong verbal and written communication skills
• Physical ability to perform all listed job duties including but not limited to bending, sitting, standing, gripping and lifting to a maximum of 50lbs, pushing and pulling daily
• Perform all duties both indoor and outdoor, employees must be able to adapt to all environments and weather conditions
• Availability to work various shifts based on operational requirements, which may include weekends and holidays where needed

This role is offered on a full-time basis of up to an average of up to 40 hours per week. Hours may fluctuate seasonally based on operational requirements.

In addition to salary, some company benefits include complimentary flights, Family rates and gratuities (where applicable). Subsidized staff accommodation is available for this role.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Additional pay:

• Overtime pay
• Retention bonus
• Tips

Benefits:

• Extended health care
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Tofino, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Have you secured accommodation in Tofino?

Licence/Certification:

• AME M1 (required)

Location:

• Tofino, BC (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-06-23