49 North Helicopters is looking for an aircraft maintenance engineer at our Campbell River Base on Vancouver Island.
- Competitive wage
- Base work or rotation work
- 2 vacancies
Experience on R22, R44, Bell 206, Bell 204/205/212 and Astar preferred.
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Inspect structural and mechanical systems of aircraft and ensure that these systems meet Transport Canada and company standards of performance and safety
- Troubleshoot aircraft structural, mechanical or hydraulic systems to identify problems and adjust and repair systems according to specifications, technical drawings, manuals and established procedures
- Inspect work of aircraft mechanics performing maintenance, repair and overhaul to ensure adherence to standards and procedures
- Repair and overhaul aircraft structural, mechanical or hydraulic systems
- Install or modify aircraft engines and mechanical, hydraulic, flight control, fuel and pneumatic systems
- Maintain detailed repair, inspection and certification records and reports
- Dismantle airframes, aircraft engines or other aircraft systems for repair, overhaul and cleaning, and reassemble
- Inspect work of aircraft mechanics performing modification of aircraft and aircraft mechanical systems to ensure adherence to standards and procedures
- Perform and document routine maintenance
- Order and maintain inventory of parts and supplies
- Interpret blueprints/specifications/standards and written technical instructions
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- AME «M» Licence - Aircraft
Experience and specialization
Aircraft experience
- Medium turbine helicopter
- Small piston helicopter
- Small turbine helicopter
Type of industry experience
- Commercial air carrier
- General aviation
Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization
- Piston engines
- Turbine engines
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver's licence
- Own transportation
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Dependability
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
Long term benefits
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40.00-$65.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
