Apprentice AME

Apprentice Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME)

Babcock Canada is seeking to expand its Approved Maintenance Organization (AMO) AW169 maintenance functions by recruiting Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (AME) to be based at our Kamloops, British Columbia facility. As an AME, you will report to the Crew Chief and be responsible for completing assigned maintenance and repair tasks, ensuring full compliance with Babcock Canada’s MPM and Canadian Aviation Regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Efficiently conduct scheduled maintenance tasks, both independently and as part of a team, under the guidance of a licensed AME.
• Maintain, adjust, modify, test, diagnose, and repair AW169 aircraft mechanical systems, guided by a licensed AME.
• Monitor and complete task cards and work cards within the CAMP system.
• Utilize specialized aviation and power tools, computers, and diagnostic equipment.
• Adhere to all safety protocols, including the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Maintain a clean and productive work area and perform aircraft cleaning duties (interior and exterior, excluding medical biohazards).
• Read, understand, and strictly adhere to the Safety & Health Policy Statement, Company Occupational Health & Safety Manual, Company Policies and Procedures, and the MPM.
• Report any hazards, incidents, or accidents using the Company reporting system.
• Accurately enter labour into the labour tracking system for all tasks performed.
• Perform all work in accordance with Transport Canada guidelines.
• Undertake other duties as assigned.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Willingness to relocate to the required base location (Kamloops, BC).
• Currently enrolled in an accredited AME apprentice program or a graduate of a Transport Canada accredited AME diploma program.
• Experience working on rotary-wing aircraft, with a preference for Leonardo Helicopters AW-Family aircraft, particularly the AW169.
• Demonstrated experience using maintenance programs such as CAMP, Winair, or similar.
• Good organizational skills and proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
• Physical ability to sit or crouch for extended periods, walk and/or stand for extended periods, and possess the dexterity for working in confined spaces.
• Ability and willingness to undertake shift work and work at heights.
• Willingness to travel for up to two weeks at a time.
• Eligibility for an Airport Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC).
• The right to work in Canada and/or possession of or ability to obtain a Canadian passport.
• A valid driver’s license.