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Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

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Richmond, British Columbia

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Overview

Babcock, an international defence company, is hiring an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer for its Richmond, BC (YVR) facility. The role maintains, repairs and modifies AW169 rotary-wing aircraft under the Crew Chief, working to Canadian Aviation Regulations and CAMP records. The posting states an expected salary of $68,806 to $118,806, shift work and a compressed schedule option.

Responsibilities:

  • Maintain, repair and modify AW169 aircraft
  • Complete task cards and work packs in CAMP
  • Conduct scheduled maintenance and cleaning
  • Keep accurate maintenance and labour records
  • Report hazards, incidents and accidents

Requirements summary:

  • Valid Transport Canada M1 and/or M2 AME licence
  • Experience on rotary-wing aircraft, ideally AW-family
  • CAMP or similar maintenance program experience
  • Good organizational skills and English proficiency
  • Eligibility for Airport Restricted Area Identity Card

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Employer posting date
2026-11-05
First seen by our source
2026-11-06
Source record updated
2026-11-06

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentMaintenance & repair
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingPlant or factory, Vehicle
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsAirport Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC)
Driver’s licencerequired
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Generous parental leave, Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Wellness, Paid training

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Babcock

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Babcock is a FTSE 100 defence company, creating a safe and secure world, together.

Full company description

Babcock is a FTSE 100 defence company operating in our focus countries of the UK, Australasia, Canada, France and South Africa, with exports to additional markets. Our Purpose, to create a safe and secure world, together, defines our strategy. We support and enhance our customers’ defence and security capabilities and critical assets through a range of product and service solutions. We meet our customers’ requirements of value for money, increased availability, modernisation and flexibility. These projects take all different kinds of professionals, from chartered engineers and project managers, to naval architects, data analysts and everything in between. To bring through the next generation of engineering and business experts, we offer apprenticeships and roles for students, graduates and fully-qualified professionals. There’s never been a better time to join us. Whether you’re looking for a new business management project or engineering role, join Babcock and grow with us. Babcock is a Disability Confident, Committed Employer

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People associated on LinkedIn
15,950
Reported office locations
  • 33 Wigmore Street, London, W1U 1QX, GB
Business categories
  • Industrial Engineering
  • National Security
  • Nuclear
  • Business Development
  • Infrastructure
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Asset Management
  • Marine Technology
  • Facility Management
  • Project Management
  • Aerospace
  • Manufacturing
Other recorded names
  • Babcock
  • Babcock International Group
Specialties
  • Support Services
  • Engineering
  • Project Management
  • and Asset Management
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Babcock is a FTSE 100 defence company operating in our focus countries of the UK, Australasia, Canada, France and South Africa, with exports to additional markets. Our Purpose, to create a safe and secure world, together, defines our strategy. We support and enhance our customers’ defence and security capabilities and critical assets through a range of product and service solutions. We meet our customers’…

FieldValue
IndustryDefense and Space Manufacturing
Company size10,001+ employees
HeadquartersLondon
Organization typePublic Company
SpecialtiesSupport ServicesEngineeringProject Managementand Asset Management
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Job description

Richmond, BC (Band 5b)

Expected Salary: $68,806 to $118,806

To determine final salary, Babcock considers a variety of factors including the successful Candidate’s skills and experience and internal equity. The final base salary offer is at the Company’s sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.

What You Do Here Matters

In a complex world marked by the threat of war, natural disasters, and geopolitical instability, national security has never been more important.

Babcock is an international defence company providing support and product solutions to enhance our customers’ defence capabilities and critical assets.

Our Canadian team combines their talent and expertise with deep global knowledge and experience from our operations in the United Kingdom, Europe, Australasia and Africa.

Working for us, you’ll help ensure that Canada’s critical services and assets are readily available, reliable, and capable for our defence and civil customers and contribute to Babcock’s Purpose, ‘Creating a safe and secure world, together.’

Be Part of Something Big.

Babcock is a people business. Our people and customers matter most to us. Here you will experience a challenging and rewarding work environment with the support you need to deliver and thrive in your career alongside inclusive teams you respect that value your skills and dedication.

Our Babcock Principles create the foundation for how we deliver better outcomes for our Culture, Customers and Communities. By collectively embodying these Principles in all the work we do, our colleagues help make us great:

Be Curious – We believe in challenging the status quo and asking, ‘how might we?’
Think: Outcomes – We believe in measuring success by the results we deliver and the positive impact we make
Be Kind – We believe in being kind to ourselves, kind to each other, and kind to our planet.
Collaborate – We believe that Babcock is greater than the sum of its parts.
Be Courageous – We believe in being brave, ambitious, and determined.
Own and Deliver – We believe everybody has a part to play in Babcock’s and our customers’ success.

Our people are at the heart of creating a safe and secure world. We offer a collection of programs and benefits designed to support their well-being:

Health & Well-being

100% employer-paid health and dental premiums
Our Wellness benefit promotes a work environment that supports healthy lifestyles and well-being
Our Employee and Family Assistance Plan (EFAP) offers support and solutions for a wide range of life’s challenges
A Maternity/Parental Leave top-up payment is available for our colleagues as their family grows

Planning for the Future

Babcock Canada matches a portion of earnings towards our RRSP/DPSP program. Additionally, colleagues can contribute directly to a TFSA

Flexibility in How We Work

We offer an agile workplace for several positions
An option of a compressed work schedule supports work/life interests
Competitive annual vacation time off and additional time off during our holiday closure

Growth and recognition

A comprehensive colleague recognition program and bonus program
Training and support for professional development and professional membership dues

We encourage you to learn more about Babcock Canada by exploring our website: babcockcanada.com.

Babcock Canada is currently recruiting for an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) for our Richmond, British Columbia facility location (YVR). This position will be responsible to the Crew Chief for the completion of assigned aircraft maintenance, inspection, repair, and modification tasks., while ensuring all work is performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with Babcock Canada policies, procedures, and applicable Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs). The successful candidate will contribute to maintaining aircraft airworthiness and operational readiness while supporting Babcock's commitment to safety, quality, and mission success.

In this role, you will:

  • Maintain, adjust, modify, test, diagnose, and repair AW169 aircraft.
  • Create and complete task cards and work packs in CAMP.
  • Work with specialized aviation and power tools, computers, and diagnostic equipment.
  • Conduct scheduled maintenance tasks.
  • Keep timely and accurate records of the repair and maintenance activities that were conducted.
  • Use the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment for tasks/jobs.
  • Maintain a clean and productive work area.
  • Conduct aircraft cleaning duties of interior and exterior (excluding medical biohazards).
  • Read, understand, and adhere to the Safety & Health Policy Statement, Company Occupational Health & Safety Manual, Company Policies and Procedures, and the MPM.
  • Utilize the Company reporting system to report any hazard, incident, or accident.
  • Enter labour in the labour tracking system accurately for all tasks performed.
  • Perform work in accordance with all Transport Canada guidelines.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate brings:

  • A valid Transport Canada M1 and/or M2 AME license.
  • Experience working on a rotary-wing asset, ideally on Leonardo Helicopters AW-Family aircraft, in particular, the AW169.
  • Demonstrated experience working on CAMP or other similar maintenance programs.
  • Good organizational skills.
  • Ability to work efficiently alone and as part of a team.
  • Proficiency in English, written and spoken.
  • The physical ability to sit or crouch for extended periods, as well as walk and/or stand for extended periods.
  • The physical dexterity to allow working in confined spaces.
  • The ability and willingness to undertake shift work.
  • Comfortability working at height.
  • Eligibility for an Airport Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC)
  • The right to work in Canada and/or have or can obtain a Canadian passport.
  • A valid driver’s license.

Babcock is committed to promoting a workforce without boundaries. One that welcomes everyone to contribute to our success regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, or disability, and conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered. If you require accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know how we can assist you.

Babcock Canada acknowledges that the land on which we operate across Canada is the unceded territory of Indigenous Peoples. We are grateful to work, live, and play as guests on these lands and are committed to building meaningful and mutually beneficial relationships with Indigenous Peoples.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Applicants, please apply online at https://www.babcockinternational.com/careers/

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