Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
Clearance Level
BPSS
Salary Range
£68,806 - 114,709
Employment Type
FULL TIME
Work Style
onsite
// Role Summary
Join Babcock Canada as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer in Winnipeg, supporting critical defence and civil assets. This role involves hands-on maintenance of CL-215/CL-415 Water Bomber Aircraft and Commander 690s, ensuring operational readiness.
// Key Responsibilities
- Perform mechanical and structural maintenance on CL-215/CL-415 and Commander 690 aircraft.
- Utilize specialized tools and diagnostic equipment for repairs and scheduled maintenance.
- Mentor Apprentice Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (AMEs).
- Adhere to strict safety procedures, company policies, and Transport Canada guidelines.
- Requires a valid M1 and/or M2 AME license; CL-215/CL-415 experience is an asset.
- Flexible work schedule including shift work and potential travel.
// Role Specification
About the Role
In this role, you will be instrumental in maintaining and repairing aircraft critical to defence and civil operations. You will work on CL-215/CL-415 Water Bomber Aircraft and Commander 690s, ensuring they are in optimal condition.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain, adjust, modify, test, diagnose, and repair an aircraft’s mechanical or structural systems.
- Work with specialized aviation and power tools, computers, and diagnostic equipment.
- Conduct scheduled maintenance tasks.
- Mentor AME apprentices.
- Keep timely and accurate records of all repair and maintenance activities.
- Observe all procedures, rules, and regulations when performing any task.
- Utilize appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and follow company tool control procedures.
- Maintain a clean and productive work area, working efficiently alone and as part of a team.
- Adhere to the Safety & Health Policy Statement, Company Occupational Health & Safety Manual, and Company Policies and Procedures.
- Report any hazard, incident, or accident using the Company reporting system.
- Enter labor in the labor tracking system accurately for all tasks performed.
- Perform work in accordance with all Transport Canada guidelines.
Work Schedule:
- October 1 to April 1: Monday to Friday dayshift.
- April 1 to October 1: Two weeks away from base followed by two weeks off.
- The schedule may vary slightly depending on operational requirements.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- A valid M1 and/or M2 AME license.
- Experience with CL-215/CL-415 aircraft is considered an asset.
- Experience with Garrett Turbine powered aircraft is an asset.
- Demonstrated experience working on WinAir or other similar maintenance programs.
- Good organizational skills.
- Good English communication skills, both written and spoken.
- Physical ability to sit or crouch for extended periods, and walk/stand for extended periods.
- Physical dexterity to work in confined spaces.
- Ability and willingness to work shift work and travel for up to 4 weeks at a time.
- Ability to work at heights.
- Eligible for an Airport Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC), AVOP, and ITAR Clearance.
- Ability to obtain a Canadian passport.
- Hold a valid driver’s license.