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Line Maintenance AME (M or E) Hiring Bonus Included

Vancouver, BC
On-site
Posted Sep 11, 2026
1 position

$38–$46 / hour

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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 Line Maintenance AME is responsible for performing aircraft inspections, troubleshooting, and maintenance to ensure fleet airworthiness. They also manage technical documentation, supervise crew members, and ensure adherence to safety and health policies.

Job details

Note: $2,500 Signing Bonus for Licensed AMEs & Earn $2,500 per Endorsement (up to 5). We’re all about the craft. KF Aerospace is proud to deliver innovative aircraft services for corporate, commercial, and military customers worldwide. Launched in 1970 out of British Columbia’s beautiful city of Kelowna, KF has grown to specialize in a wide range of aviation services including maintenance and modifications, cargo operations, military pilot training and aircraft leasing. With facilities across Canada, KF is home to over 1,200 highly skilled individuals. Our passion for our craft fuels every project we touch. JOB OVERVIEW The Line Maintenance AME (M or E) has advanced technical knowledge and experience in supporting fleet operations and is a trusted troubleshooter with strong leadership and problem-solving skills. The focus is on supporting KF Cargo’s ATR Fleet and third-party maintenance turns. YVR line maintenance is looking at expanding to support other operators and fleet types. LOCATION This position is based in Vancouver, BC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Technical • Receives and departs aircraft • Completes daily inspections • Engages in advanced trouble shooting on multiple aircraft and generates alternatives to maintain aircraft in service • Clears up log book snags • Performs independent critical and non-critical systems checks. • Tow aircraft • Releases aircraft for flight • Completes MOC functions when required • Performs planned maintenance as required • Identifies, obtains, uses and tests appropriate tools for the jobs Documentation & Administration • Ensures appropriate documentation is completed accurately and on time for own work and for the work of other crew members as required in areas where they are endorsed • Sources required technical information in maintenance manuals in an accurate and timely manner Safety • Safely operates all ground equipment • Ensures all crew members and non-crew members wear appropriate PPE • Understands, applies and promotes the Risk Management System • Understands, applies and promotes Health and Safety Policies • Understands, applies and promotes safe handling practices with the aircraft • Maintains a high level of housekeeping / cleanliness • Actively looks for opportunities to ensure and improve the safety of the crew and others Supervision and Developing Others • Engages team members and delegates snags • Communicates required information and testing for understanding • Demonstrating professional conduct and positive customer orientation Ground Service Equipment & Facilities • AME’s typically perform minor GSE & facility maintenance when GSE needs assistance Travel & Shiftwork • Line Maintenance AME’s may be required to travel to other locations to support ATR fleet (I.e. Victoria, Prince George, & Kamloops) • Shifts are typically 11.4 hours, 4-5, 5-4 rotation and include days and afternoons and weekends • Line Maintenance AME’s must be physically capable of performing the duties of the job, including working at heights, under pressure, and in poor weather conditions REQUIREMENTS • Minimum 5 years as a licensed AME • M2 License • Preferably with experience/endorsement on ATR, B737NG, B737MAX, A321 • Thorough understanding of Transport Canada regulations. • Ability to obtain and maintain TC RAIC Access and Ground Operating License (AVOP’s) WAGE Transport Canada Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (with at least 2 years of experience) earn an hourly wage starting at $38.03 up to $45.65. Plus an additional ACA pay (up to $4.50/hr) with room to grow into Senior (up to $51.27) and Shift Lead roles (up to $55.04). BENEFITS * Relocation Assistance * Health and Dental * Short & Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance * Health Spending Account & Personal (Wellness) Spending Account * Paid vacation and Personal time off * The opportunity to bank overtime * Pension matching plan and voluntary RRSP * Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) * A bonus program based on organizational performance HOW TO APPLY Be a part of our craft. Apply at kfaero.ca/careers [https://www.kfaero.ca/careers] today! #MN

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid M2 license and possess a minimum of 5 years of experience as a licensed AME. Experience or endorsements on ATR, B737NG, B737MAX, or A321 aircraft are preferred.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance • Health and dental insurance • Short-term disability • Long-term disability • Life insurance • Health spending account • Personal wellness spending account • Paid vacation • Personal time off • Banked overtime • Pension matching plan • Voluntary RRSP • Employee and family assistance program • Performance-based bonus program • Signing bonus