Company Description
Canadian Helicopters is a helicopter transportation service, maintenance support and flight training company. In business since 1947, Canadian Helicopters is Canada's largest helicopter operator with over 20 locations across the country and a fleet of nearly 100 single and multi-engine aircrafts.
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.
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
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
Follow us on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/canadian-helicopters-limited
