Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (ACA – ATR)

Calgary, AB
On-site
Posted Oct 17, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level

Job summary

Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections, repairs, troubleshooting, and functional checks on ATR aircraft, including avionics, navigation, communication, and autopilot systems. Use ACA authorization to certify work and sign maintenance releases, maintain compliant records, coordinate aircraft turnaround, and support on-call and aircraft-on-ground responses.

Job details

Job title: Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (ACA – ATR) Our fleet is growing, and ATR is the next chapter. We're looking for a Licensed AME with ACA authorization and real ATR experience to help us build that program from the ground up. You'll be one of the first people certifying work on a brand-new line, with the ownership, the supportive crew, and the seat at the table that come with it. It's a permanent, full-time role in Calgary with straight Monday-to-Friday shifts and no rotating nights. We're also open to recently licensed candidates with hands-on ATR time. Relocation assistance is available for the right person. TalentWorld is recruiting a Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (ACA-ATR) experience in Calgary, Alberta for one of our partners. What's In It For You Competitive pay (based on experience) Full benefits: health, dental, vision Retirement plan with employer match Be one of the first certifying technicians on a growing ATR line, with real influence on how it's built Career growth: type training, tuition, internal promotions Family coverage and banked overtime Relocation assistance for Calgary Licensed AME / ACA – ATR Responsibilities: Carry out scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on ATR aircraft, from routine checks to complex repairs Diagnose and resolve avionics, navigation, communication, and autopilot system faults Perform inspections, component removal and installation, and functional checks Exercise your ACA authorization to certify work and sign maintenance releases Use avionics test equipment, including air data, navigation, pneumatic, and autopilot test sets, to verify system performance Document every action clearly and comply fully with Transport Canada regulations and company procedures Share ATR know-how with the wider team as the fleet expands Coordinate with crew and planning to keep aircraft turnaround smooth and on time Stay ready for on-call duties and rapid-response AOG situations Licensed AME / ACA – ATR Qualifications: Valid Transport Canada AME license – category M2 (Mechanical) ACA authorization (or proven experience exercising certification authority) is a must Hands-on ATR maintenance experience is a must 3+ years of aircraft maintenance experience (MRO or airline environment preferred) ATR type training or endorsement is a strong asset Recently licensed candidates with ATR exposure are welcome to apply Working knowledge of maintenance software such as AMOS, TRAX, or Maintenix Strong troubleshooting, communication, and organizational skills Ability to provide 2–3 professional references Willing to relocate to Calgary, Alberta Employment Details: Schedule: Straight shifts (morning and afternoon), Monday to Friday Location: Calgary, Alberta Other: Permanent, full-time role Interested in the Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (ACA-ATR) role in Calgary, Alberta? Apply now! And you could have a job tomorrow! This posting is to build a future talent pool, but we are actively seeking qualified candidates for potential placement with one of our client organizations. TalentWorld is a Canadian leader in staffing, offering diverse opportunities for professional growth, flexible schedules, and career advancement. Embracing diversity, all are welcome to apply. Please note that AI tools may be used to support the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants for this position. #TWONPERM

What you’ll do

Requirements

Applicants must hold a valid Transport Canada AME M2 license, have ACA authorization or proven certification-authority experience, and have hands-on ATR maintenance experience; at least three years of aircraft maintenance experience is preferred. ATR type training is an asset, and candidates should know maintenance software such as AMOS, TRAX, or Maintenix, provide two to three professional references, and be willing to relocate to Calgary.