Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Join Our Team at Keewatin Air - Your Career, our Commitment, Let's Make a Difference!

With over 50 years of distinguished service and 120,000 flight hours, Keewatin Air stands as the premier choice for air medical transport in the Canadian Arctic. Our advanced fleet, equipped with cutting-edge medical technology, delivers critical care in the most remote and challenging environments, profoundly impacting the communities we serve.

From isolated locations to hospital transfers, our highly trained teams meticulously manage every aspect of the transport process, showcasing our unwavering commitment to excellence.

We are more than a transport service, we are a lifeline for the Arctic, dedicated to compassion and excellence in every mission.

Locations: Cambridge Bay, Churchill, Iqaluit, Igloolik, Ottawa, Rankin Inlet, Thompson, Winnipeg, and Yellowknife

Job Summary:

The Aircraft Maintenance Engineer plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and efficiency of aircraft operations. The Aircraft Maintenance Engineer will ensure reliability of aircraft through meticulous practices, adherence to regulations and continuous improvements.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Valid Transport Canada Aircraft Maintenance Engineers License M1 minimum M1/M2 preferred
• Must be able to acquire and maintain Transport Canada security clearance (RAIC)
• Valid Canadian Driver’s License with no restrictions
• Able to acquire and maintain Airside Vehicle Operator Permit-AVOP
• Experience on Beechcraft King Air B200, PC12 experience an asset
• Citation 560 experience an asset. Training and Type Course Provided
• PC24 experience an asset. Type Course Provided
• Valid Canadian Passport required and able to travel unrestricted
• Indigenous Awareness and/or Cultural Diversity training considered an asset

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Inspecting and maintaining aircraft systems: This includes engines, landing gear, instruments, and electronic systems
• Diagnosing and repairing issues: Mechanical and electronic problems are identified and fixed to ensure optimal performance
• Performing routine inspections: Preflight and postflight checks are conducted to comply with aviation standards and safety regulations
• Keeping detailed records: Maintenance, repair, and inspection activities are meticulously documented
• Operating diagnostic equipment: Testing aircraft structural soundness and systems
• Coordinating with team members: Ensuring efficient and safe aircraft operations through effective communication
• Maintaining facilities and equipment: Keeping the work environment and tools in optimal condition
• Perform other related activities, as necessary or as assigned by management

Working Conditions:

• Shift Work: 7 Day on/7 Day off in Winnipeg. 2 weeks on and 2 Weeks off position in North locations. 12hrs shift days and evenings.
• Work in Hangars and Repair Stations including Airport Ramp that may require working directly on the tarmac, which can be exposed to various weather conditions.
• The work environment can be noisy due to aircraft engines and other machinery.
• Physical activities including, but not limited to lifting, sitting, standing, climbing and must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Physical demands include exposure and handling of hazardous materials such as fuels, oils, and chemicals, necessitating proper safety gear and procedures

Do you want to build a career in aviation with a leader in the air ambulance industry? Are you ready to commit to your professional success and join an equally committed organization? Are you seeking competitive compensation and benefits?

Benefits:

KAL offers employees a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• Company Events

• Critical Illness Insurance Coverage

• Employee Educational Assistance

• Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP)

• Discount Travel, car rental, retail, and gym membership

• Group Insurance (Dental Care, Extended Health Care, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Vision Coverage)
• RRSP match
• Retention Bonus
• Wage Increase (Annual)

At Keewatin Air, we actively encourage and support employee career development by providing internal training programs that assist employees in growing professionally within the organization. Also, we support employees who wish to pursue educational opportunities outside of the company at established educational institutions.

Mission:

We will distinguish ourselves by being the leaders in safe, high quality aeromedical service and air transport, through a total commitment of improving service, listening to our customer needs, and an uncompromising integrity in everything we do

Values:

• Leadership— We will lead the aeromedical field by consistently providing excellence in patient care and education.
• Safety— We will separate ourselves in the air transportation field through our uncompromising commitment to Safety.
• Adaptability— We are able to exceed our customer's expectations by providing exceptional, reliable services in the remote and challenging environments in which we operate.
• Growth— We encourage the development and continuous improvement of our operations through innovation and forward-thinking.
• Communication— We maximize our operations through clear, effective, and efficient communication with our stakeholders.
• Teamwork— We invest in the growth and development of each employee through mentorship, encouragement, and training.
• Respect - We foster an atmosphere and culture of respect, honesty, and fairness for all members of our team.

Keewatin Air LP values and support employment equity and workplace diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.