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Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

@ Top Aces (TAI)

Cold Lake, Alberta

Full-time2+ years experience
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Overview

Top Aces is hiring an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer to keep aircraft airworthy and dispatch ready at all times. The role covers inspecting parts, signing off work to Canadian Aviation Regulations and company procedures, and supporting training of personnel. Full-time, with a flexible schedule and an attractive benefit plan.

Responsibilities:

  • Inspect and certify replacement parts before installation
  • Tag removed parts and route them to quarantine
  • Ensure work complies with manufacturer standards, CARs and company procedures
  • Sign off own work and review maintenance forms and records
  • Assist in on-the-job training and carry out independent and receiving inspections

Requirements summary:

  • Valid TCCA AME licence in a recognized discipline
  • Minimum 2 years of experience
  • Experience on commercial or military aircraft
  • Line maintenance experience in a fast-paced environment preferred
  • Level II Canadian Government clearance and Controlled Goods Program access

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Employer posting date
2023-06-07
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-16

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentMaintenance & repair
Experience2+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingPlant or factory, Vehicle
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsControlled Goods Program
Security clearanceEnhanced reliability
Perks mentionedFlexible hours

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Top Aces (TAI)

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Advanced Adversary Air and JTAC Training for Armed Forces Worldwide

Full company description

Top Aces provides advanced adversary air (ADAIR) and joint terminal attack controller (JTAC) technology and training to the world’s leading armed forces. The mission-critical training offered by Top Aces enhances the operational readiness of combat forces by delivering real-world experience while creating significant cost efficiencies and extending the lifecycle of military aircraft fleets. For a list of current career opportunities with Top Aces, please check out our "Careers"​ page at www.topaces.com/careers.

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People associated on LinkedIn
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Reported office locations
  • 1675 Trans-Canada, Suite 201, Dorval, Quebec H9P 1J1, CA
  • 6355 South Sossaman Rd, Mesa, Arizona 85212-6398, US
Business categories
  • Training
  • Industrial
  • Aerospace
Other recorded names
  • Top Aces
  • Top Aces Corporation
  • Top Aces Corp
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Reported total investment
100,000,000

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Top Aces provides advanced adversary air (ADAIR) and joint terminal attack controller (JTAC) technology and training to the world’s leading armed forces. The mission-critical training offered by Top Aces enhances the operational readiness of combat forces by delivering real-world experience while creating significant cost efficiencies and extending the lifecycle of military aircraft fleets. For a list of current…

FieldValue
IndustryMilitary and International Affairs
Company size501-1,000 employees
HeadquartersDorval, Quebec
Organization typePrivately Held
Year founded2000
Open jobs on Jobsy39
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Job description

Founded in 2000 by three former Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) CF-18 fighter pilots who identified an opportunity to improve military readiness training, Top Aces has since established itself as the world leader in contracted adversary air (ADAIR) services and joint terminal attack controller (JTAC) training.

We pride ourselves on our unblemished safety record, having flown an industry leading 130,000+ hours of operational training without accident in support of customers worldwide, including Canada, the U.S., Germany, and multiple other NATO allies and international partner nations.

Our vision is to be the most trusted provider of innovative defense training solutions, continuously elevating standards in an industry where "Experience Matters." This commitment to innovation and technology ensures we remain adaptable, training allied militaries to succeed against evolving threats.

Top Aces’ dynamic team contributes to delivering on our purpose of training the next generation of combat leaders by living our values of Service, Integrity, Excellence, and Together every day!

Join our team!

The AME will ensure that the aircrafts are maintained in an airworthy and dispatch ready status at all times.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Ensure that all replacement parts are inspected, eligible and properly certified prior to installation;
  • Ensure that removed parts are properly tagged and routed to quarantine;
  • Ensure the work accomplished on any aircraft or component is in compliance with:
    • The applicable manufacturer’s recommended standards;
    • Canadian Aviation Regulations;
    • Company Policies and Procedures;
  • Responsible to sign for accomplishment of own work on applicable work forms and records, and to review forms and records to ensure entries are made in accordance with company policies and procedures;
  • Assist in the On the Job Training and instruction of personnel;
  • Carry out Independent Checks when authorized as per company policies and procedures;
  • Carry out Receiving Inspections when authorized as per company policies and procedures;
  • Ensure that his/her related training is valid at all times;
  • Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor;
  • Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

  • Holds a valid TCCA AME license in a recognized discipline, with appropriate experience and aircraft type courses;
  • A minimum of 2 years of experience;
  • Experience on a commercial or military aircraft;
  • Experience in Line Maintenance in a fast-paced environment is preferred;
  • Position requires Level II Clearance with the Canadian Government and the ability to gain access to the Canadian Controlled Goods Program.

Skills:

  • Able to work on complex assignments requiring considerable judgment, initiative and technical/specialized knowledge;
  • Able to work independently with minimal supervision;
  • Able to problem solve and troubleshoot;
  • Able to communicate in English;
  • Team player;
  • Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service;
  • Autonomy;
  • Ability to perform all work in support of our Corporate Values.

By joining Top Aces, you will find:

  • A work environment in which service, integrity, excellence and teamwork are highly valued;
  • Opportunities for development and growth;
  • Multidisciplinary and multicultural collaboration at a local and global level;
  • A flexible schedule;
  • Attractive benefit plan.

Come share your passion with us! Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered, and challenged to be your best self.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Top Aces, all employees are welcome regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, or age. The masculine form may be used in this job description solely for ease of reading, but refers to men, women, and the gender diverse.

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