Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME)

Kitchener, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 14, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Apply by: Nov 10, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Entry level

Job summary

Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs on a diverse aircraft fleet, including aircraft supporting medevac and charter operations. Coordinate with flight operations and engineering teams to maintain safety, regulatory compliance, and operational readiness.

Job details

Join SkyCare’s Maintenance team and play an important role in supporting aircraft that deliver life-saving medevac services and specialized charter operations across Canada, North America, and the Caribbean. As an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME), you will help ensure the safety, reliability, and readiness of our fleet through hands-on maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs in a dynamic operational environment. In this role, you’ll go beyond routine maintenance. You’ll be supporting time-sensitive missions that directly impact remote communities and critical care transport. The environment is fast-paced and varied, offering exposure to diverse aircraft and real-time operational challenges. Location: Kitchener, ON Why This Role Stands Out Competitive compensation up to $60/hour, dependent on qualifications, experience, shift premium, and base premium Diverse fleet exposure including Navajo, Metro, Westwind, and Astra aircraft Opportunity to work in a dynamic operational environment supporting medevac and charter missions Exposure to detailed engine work supporting internal engine shop operations Exposure to Structures, Avionics, and Modification specialties within a fully rated AMO Collaborative team environment working closely with Flight Operations and Engineering teams Meaningful work supporting critical operations across Canada and beyond Benefits & Perks Extended health, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) Group Retirement Savings Plan with company matching Professional development support for training and certifications Travel and per diem support when working away from base, where applicable What You’ll Be Doing Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on a diverse fleet Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues in real-time operations Support aircraft used in medevac and time-critical missions Perform inspections, repairs, and maintenance in accordance with Transport Canada regulations and company standards Work closely with flight operations and engineering teams to ensure operational readiness What We’re Looking For Transport Canada AME M1 License (M2 an asset) 2+ years of aircraft maintenance experience Strong troubleshooting and mechanical skills Experience with Navajo, Metro, or Westwind aircraft considered an asset Comfortable working in dynamic and fast-paced operational environments Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety Who This Role Is Perfect For Engineers looking for stable base opportunities Candidates who enjoy varied and operationally focused maintenance environments Individuals seeking meaningful work supporting medevac and essential aviation services AMEs who thrive in collaborative and fast-moving operations The Impact Every Aircraft You Maintain Supports Medevac missions to remote communities Organ transport and critical care flights Essential charter operations across North America This is meaningful and rewarding work where each day and each flight directly supports communities and critical care operations that people rely on. How To Apply Apply directly through our careers page: http://skycare.applytojobs.ca/

What you’ll do

Requirements

A Transport Canada AME M1 license and at least two years of aircraft maintenance experience are required; an M2 license is an asset. Candidates should have strong troubleshooting and mechanical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work safely in a fast-paced operational environment; experience with Navajo, Metro, or Westwind aircraft is an asset.