Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

About Us: Latitude Air Ambulance takes pride in offering best in class service in the areas of International & Interprovincial Medical Evacuations/Repatriations, COVID 19 Transfers, Critical and Noncritical Repatriations, Neonatal and Pediatric Transfers, Bariatric up to 700lbs, Dual Patient, Case Management and Bed Finding Services, Organ Transfers. Team Latitude endeavours in all areas to provide the highest level of Safety Standards and Risk Assessment within Medical, Flight, and Maintenance Operations. We are proud of our unblemished record with our governing body, Transport Canada. Latitude is also accredited through the European Aero-Medical Institute (EURAMI). Latitude's team of medical professionals includes fully licensed physicians, paramedics, registered nurses, and respiratory therapists. Each medical team is chosen to match the specific needs of each individual patient.

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer: Your journey begins here! This position assists the Maintenance Department in the service, repair, and preventative maintenance of our growing fleet of aircraft. This role requires a thorough working knowledge of aircraft systems on multiple aircraft including air conditioning, hydraulics, engines, flight controls, landing gear, avionics, electrical generation, oxygen, fuel, pneumatics. The AME maintains engines and components including fuel systems, anti-ice, ignition, fire extinguishing, exhaust, oil, and engine indicating systems, as well as maintain aircraft systems and components including landing gear, airframe fuel, hydraulic and high pressure pneumatic, flight control, cabin environment, ice/rain protection, fire protection/detection, and doors/interiors and emergency equipment. The position reports to the Maintenance Lead. Applicants interested in a long-term opportunity will receive priority over others.

Key Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine the feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
• Inspection and assessment of aircraft components and airframe including engines, landing gear, flight controls, hydraulic systems, and pneumatic systems to locate defects or other problems in accordance with appropriate documents.
• Conduct operational tests of engines and aircraft systems.
• Troubleshoot aircraft structural, mechanical, or hydraulic systems to identify problems and adjust and repair systems according to specifications, technical drawings, manuals, and established procedures.
• Repair and overhaul aircraft structural, mechanical, or hydraulic systems.
• Install or modify aircraft engines and mechanical, hydraulic, flight control, fuel, and pneumatic systems.
• Dismantle airframes, aircraft engines or other aircraft systems for repair, overhaul, and cleaning, and reassemble.
• Perform and document routine maintenance.
• Complete basic inspection tasks; inspection of aircraft in accordance with service bulletins, airworthiness directives and aircraft manuals
• Perform required computer entries and ensure appropriate documentation is completed accurately and on time.
• Monitor aircraft performance on daily basis.
• Ensure operating and maintenance procedures comply with industry and internal regulations and quality standards.
• Comply with company policy, procedures, and standards.
• Keep current with technical published information.
• Other duties as assigned.

What’s in it for you?

• Work for a company that lives it values of operating with Compassion, Integrity & Trust at all times, and incorporates Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Sustainability activities into our organizational practices.
• We are a Learning Organization offering opportunities for ongoing professional and personal development through our various Learning and Development programs.
• Opportunities for career growth within your job scope (lateral/expert growth) or through advancing positions as available (hierarchical/managerial).
• Competitive starting salary with performance-based increases.
• Quarterly Home Team Bonus Program.
• Paid Time Off: 10 Sick/Medical, 10 Bereavement, 5 Personal/Family Responsibility Days (3 paid/2 unpaid) + Vacation as per policy.
• Benefits after 3 months including EHC/Dental/Drug Plan/Vision/LTD/Life, etc.
• Group RRSP with matching program after 1 year of service.
• Employee & Family Assistance Program offering crisis response, short term counselling and lifestyle support services.
• Discounted Corporate Phone Plan and Subsidized Device Program with Telus.
• Perkopolis Perks Discount Program.
• Corporate Gym Memberships with CRUNCH Fitness.
• Company Sponsored Social Events: Family Open House Picnic, River Day (Summer BBQ), Holiday Party, Fall Foliage Family Flights, Monthly catered team lunches.
• Optional Social Committee Team Building Events through the year.
• Workplace Wellness Program
• Employer provided menstrual products.
• Employer paid annual allowance for Latitude branded clothing or uniforms (as required for certain roles)

Qualifications – Hard Skills:

• Aircraft Maintenance College Diploma or equivalent with Valid Transport Canada AME "M" Type license (M1 & or M2 desired- Small and Large Aircraft)
  • Aircraft mechanics who sign maintenance releases and certify airworthiness require an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer's (AME) licence issued by Transport Canada.
• Completion of a four-year apprenticeship program.
• Experience working on 1900D is desired. 
• Must be able to obtain Maintenance Airport Security Clearance.
• Must hold valid Canadian passport.

Qualifications – Soft Skills:

• Exceptional problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent diligence and records management.
• Collaborative mindset with ability to work in a team.
• Good organizational skills.
• Remains level-headed and calm in any environment.
• Ability to work at a fast pace and under pressure.
• Strong prioritization and time management skills.

Other Requirements – Nice to Have:

• Avionics experience an asset.
• E - Electronic Systems designation is an asset
• S - Aircraft Structures

Don’t meet all the qualifications perfectly but have a passion for what we do and your career field?

Perfect! We “Hire for Attitude and Train for Skill.” If you are interested in joining a fast-growing company and are looking to grow as an individual and as a collaborator, please send us your resume and cover letter outlining why you would be a great fit!

We are a people first organization and do not use AI in the recruitment process. 

If you were referred to this position from a past or existing employee, please be sure to indicate on the application form who encouraged you to apply.

We thank all applicants for applying but only those successful will be contacted for follow up.

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Latitude Air Ambulance is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind-based race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability, and conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered. or any other protected characteristic as outlined by the Canada Human Rights Act.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Latitude Air Ambulance makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Latitude Air Ambulance welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.