Posted 5 months ago
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME)
@ SkyCare Air Ambulance
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Overview
SkyCare Air Ambulance is hiring an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer in Thunder Bay, ON, to perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections and troubleshooting on a diverse fleet supporting medevac and charter missions. The role is full-time with pay up to $60/hour depending on qualifications and experience, with shift and base premiums. Candidates need a Transport Canada AME M1 licence and 2+ years of aircraft maintenance experience.
Pay:
Up to $60 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on a diverse fleet
- Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues in real-time operations
- Perform inspections and repairs per Transport Canada regulations
- Support aircraft used in medevac and time-critical missions
- Work with flight operations and engineering teams
Requirements summary:
- Transport Canada AME M1 licence (M2 an asset)
- 2+ years of aircraft maintenance experience
- Strong troubleshooting and mechanical skills
- Experience with Navajo, Metro or Westwind aircraft an asset
- Comfortable in dynamic, fast-paced environments
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-05-26
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-11
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-18
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: minimal · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Transport Canada AME M1, Transport Canada AME M2 |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Paid training |
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SkyCare Air Ambulance
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 12 |
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME)
Join SkyCare’s Maintenance team and play an important role in supporting aircraft that deliver life-saving medevac services and specialized charter operations across Canada, North America, and the Caribbean.
As an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME), you will help ensure the safety, reliability, and readiness of our fleet through hands-on maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs in a dynamic operational environment.
In this role, you’ll go beyond routine maintenance. You’ll be supporting time-sensitive missions that directly impact remote communities and critical care transport. The environment is fast-paced and varied, offering exposure to diverse aircraft and real-time operational challenges.
Location: Thunder Bay, ON
Why This Role Stands Out
• Competitive compensation up to $60/hour, dependent on qualifications, experience, shift premium, and base premium
• Diverse fleet exposure including Navajo, Metro, Westwind, and Astra aircraft
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic operational environment supporting medevac and charter missions
• Exposure to detailed engine work supporting internal engine shop operations
• Exposure to Structures, Avionics, and Modification specialties within a fully rated AMO
• Collaborative team environment working closely with Flight Operations and Engineering teams
• Meaningful work supporting critical operations across Canada and beyond
Benefits & Perks
• Extended health, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Group Retirement Savings Plan with company matching
• Professional development support for training and certifications
• Travel and per diem support when working away from base, where applicable
What You’ll Be Doing
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on a diverse fleet
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues in real-time operations
• Support aircraft used in medevac and time-critical missions
• Perform inspections, repairs, and maintenance in accordance with Transport Canada regulations and company standards
• Work closely with flight operations and engineering teams to ensure operational readiness
What We’re Looking For
• Transport Canada AME M1 License (M2 an asset)
• 2+ years of aircraft maintenance experience
• Strong troubleshooting and mechanical skills
• Experience with Navajo, Metro, or Westwind aircraft considered an asset
• Comfortable working in dynamic and fast-paced operational environments
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety
Who This Role Is Perfect For
• Engineers looking for stable base opportunities
• Candidates who enjoy varied and operationally focused maintenance environments
• Individuals seeking meaningful work supporting medevac and essential aviation services
• AMEs who thrive in collaborative and fast-moving operations
The Impact
Every aircraft you maintain supports:
• Medevac missions to remote communities
• Organ transport and critical care flights
• Essential charter operations across North America
This is meaningful and rewarding work where each day and each flight directly supports communities and critical care operations that people rely on.
How to Apply
Apply directly through our careers page:
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