Posted 2 months ago
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME)
@ Perimeter Aviation
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Overview
Perimeter Aviation is hiring an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer to service, inspect, repair and perform mechanical maintenance on aircraft before they are airworthy. The role involves scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, towing, and reconfiguring aircraft interiors between passenger, cargo and medevac. A valid AME licence with an M1 or M2 rating is required, with shift work at a fast pace.
Responsibilities:
- Perform scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance
- Marshal and tow aircraft
- Reconfigure aircraft interiors for passenger, cargo or medivac
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment
- Work as directed by supervisor
Requirements summary:
- Valid AME licence with M1 or M2 rating
- Strong knowledge of basic hand tools
- Mechanical aptitude, trainable
- Ability to obtain transportation security clearances
- Indigenous and cultural awareness training is an asset
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-25
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-13
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-13
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Job details
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Travel | air: minimal · ground: none |
| Work setting | Warehouse |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 50 lb · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | M1 rating, M2 rating |
| Security clearance | Other clearance |
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Perimeter Aviation
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Full company description
Established in 1960, Perimeter Aviation is a Manitoba-based airline with a proud history of providing vital scheduled, charter, freight, and medevac flight services in Northern Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario. Acquired by Exchange Income Corporation in 2004, Perimeter Aviation operates from bases in Winnipeg (headquarters) and Thompson, MB, as well as Sioux Lookout and Thunder Bay, ON. With a fleet of 46 aircraft and an Approved Aircraft Maintenance Organization, we serve an extensive network of 28 destinations. Alongside our division, Bearskin Airlines, we remain committed to delivering safe, reliable, and efficient air travel solutions. Visit perimeter.ca for more information.
- LinkedIn followers
- 9,197
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 421
- Reported office locations
- 626 Ferry Rd, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3H 0T7, CA
- Business categories
- Air Transportation
- Transportation
- Other recorded names
- The Talent Team at Perimeter Aviation
- The Talent Team at Chicken Delight
- Perimeter Aviation
- Specialties
- Aviation
- Aeromed
- AMO
- Freight
- Scheduled Flights
- and Charter Flights
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
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Established in 1960, Perimeter Aviation is a Manitoba-based airline with a proud history of providing vital scheduled, charter, freight, and medevac flight services in Northern Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario. Acquired by Exchange Income Corporation in 2004, Perimeter Aviation operates from bases in Winnipeg (headquarters) and Thompson, MB, as well as Sioux Lookout and Thunder Bay, ON. With a fleet of 46 aircraft…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Airlines and Aviation |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Winnipeg, Manitoba |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1960 |
| Specialties | AviationAeromedAMOFreightScheduled Flightsand Charter Flights |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 85 |
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Established in 1960, Perimeter Aviation LP is a diversified company that is a subsidiary of the Exchange Income Corporation which has recently grown through the merger with Bearskin Airlines. With approximately 900 employees, we operate a fleet of 45+ aircraft including the Metro 2, 3, 23, Merlin and Dash 8 aircraft. We are based in Winnipeg and Thompson, Manitoba as well as Sioux Lookout, Timmins, Thunder Bay, and Toronto Ontario. We provide scheduled passenger and freight services to Northern Manitoba and Northern Ontario, 24/7 North American charter services, Medical evacuation services and a full-service maintenance facility including design engineering, NDT, and Garrett turbine engine services.
We are a Canadian company, proudly building a diverse workforce that is driven by a shared sense of community, customer service and a dedication to safety. We’re fostering a culture where our employees will feel proud of the work they do and the company they work for. We seek employees with a positive attitude in providing excellent service to the communities in our network.
Position Summary
Reporting to both the Crew Chief and the Maintenance Manager, the Aircraft Maintenance Engineer’s primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, servicing, inspecting, repairing and performing mechanical maintenance to an aircraft before it is considered airworthy.
Personal Characteristics
- Mechanical aptitude, trainable
- Strong knowledge of basic hand tools
- Highly flexible, with the ability to respond quickly in a dynamic environment
- Professional and respectful, with a positive work attitude
- Timely with a high level of commitment to on-time performance is essential
- Motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- High level of respect, understanding and regard for First Nations communities
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
- Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on aircraft
- Marshal and tow aircraft
- Reconfigure aircraft interiors from passenger to cargo to medivac
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment
- Work indicated by supervisor
Minimum Education, Experience and Certifications
- Valid AME License with either M1 or M2 rating required
- Must be able to obtain and maintain any applicable transportation security clearances and additional authorizations
- Indigenous and Cultural Awareness Training considered an asset
Working Conditions
- Physically able to perform all listed job duties
- Travel by aircraft and other means as required by role
- Work in a shop environment with full range of movement including, but not limited to, bending, sitting, standing, lifting to a maximum of 50lbs, pushing and pulling daily
- Repetitive tasks
- Various shifts at a fast pace in order to meet service level requirements of the airline
Methods and procedures described or implied in the job profile may be altered to accommodate employees.
Perimeter Aviation’s hiring policy is to recruit and select the best applicant for employment solely on the basis of their qualifications for the position. Perimeter Aviation LP does not discriminate against applicants based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability or a conviction for which a pardon has been granted.
We thank all candidates for their interest in the position; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis which may result in an earlier application deadline.
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