Company Description

Canadian Helicopters is a helicopter transportation service, maintenance support and flight training company. In business since 1947, Canadian Helicopters is Canadas largest helicopter operator with over 20 locations across the country and a fleet of nearly 100 single and multi-engine aircrafts.

Contracted Flying Training and Support (CFTS)

The Contracted Flying Training and Support (CFTS) Program oversees the flying training and support services contract for the RCAF pilot training programs conducted in Southport, Manitoba.

As a founding partner of the program, CHL has been involved from the outset, with the responsibility of providing rotary wing aircraft maintenance and academic flight instruction for the fleet of Bell 412 and Bell 206 helicopters.

This exciting long-term program offers opportunities for immediate hands-on experience and exposure to a wide range of maintenance and operational events, professional growth, and career exploration while contributing to Canada’s overall defense readiness.

Job Description

This position requires safety conscious individuals with a professional demeanor, positive attitude, and excellent communication skills.

Reporting to the Chief Engineer, the Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Apprentice, with oversight of the supervising AME, performs grooming, servicing, inspection, maintenance, and repair of aircraft and aeronautical products.

Duties include:

• Servicing, inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing rotary wing aircraft
• Keeping detailed records of work performed
• Consulting with aircrew
• Organizing and housekeeping of the hangar facility
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor

This position does involve shift work including days, evenings, and weekends as well as an on-call rotation.

Work Environment:

Work is mostly conducted at our hangar facility in Southport Manitoba and includes ground handling and servicing of aircraft indoors and outdoors as required. Travel to support away from base operations is required when necessary.

Additional Information

Status:permanent, full time

Salary

• CHL offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Extensive benefits package, including comprehensive medical and dental coverage, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability insurance
• Company matched pension plan

Location:Southport, Manitoba.

Working for Canadian Helicopters is an opportunity to:

• Grow professionally in a dynamic environment full of opportunities
• Work with passionate, committed people who enjoy challenging themselves
• Be part of an organizational culture based on fundamental principles
• Partner with an employer of choice offering fair and competitive working conditions

Canadian Helicopters Limited is committed to employment equity and diversity and building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the broad customer base we serve.

For more information we invite you to visit our website: www.canadianhelicopters.com

Canadianhelicopters, AME, Aircraft, Maintenance, Engineer, Apprentice, Bell 412, Bell 206, Helicopter

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or have completed a Transport Canada recognized basic training program or military equivalent
• Valid Canadian Driver’s Licence
• Strong mechanical aptitude or previous mechanical experience
• Excellent listening and communication skills
• Be customer focused and work well in a team environment
• Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the Southport, Manitoba area
• Previous rotary wing experience is an asset

Security Requirements

• Must be able to obtain Government of Canada Reliability Status security clearance
• Must be able to obtain access to controlled goods
• Must be eligible to work in Canada
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally