Posted 7 months ago
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Heavy - Mechanics (Licensed)
@ Jazz Aviation LP
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Overview
Jazz Aviation LP is hiring a licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer for heavy maintenance on its fleet. The work covers inspecting, maintaining and repairing aircraft, troubleshooting, and certifying work orders and logbooks. The posting lists unionized wages of $35.52 to $58.34 per hour, a pension plan, and health and dental benefits.
Pay:
$35.52–$58.34 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Inspect, maintain and repair aircraft
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues
- Complete and certify work orders and logbooks
- Maintain safety, quality and regulatory compliance
- Support apprentices as needed
Requirements summary:
- Valid Transport Canada AME licence
- Ability to obtain a Restricted Area Identification Card (RAIC)
- Valid Canadian driver's licence without restrictions
- Ability to obtain an Airport Vehicle Operator's Permit (AVOP)
- Heavy maintenance experience on CRJ900, Dash 8400 or E175 (asset)
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · taleo
- Employer posting date
- 2026-04-09
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-11
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-01
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Restricted Area Identification Card (RAIC), Airport Vehicle Operator's Permit (AVOP) |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Paid training |
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Jazz Aviation LP
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Full company description
Proudly rooted in Canadian aviation since the 1930s, Jazz operates more flights to more Canadian destinations than any other carrier. We connect communities large and small across Canada and the United States under the Air Canada Express brand. As a key part of Air Canada’s North American strategy, Jazz complements the mainline schedule by flying to major centres during off-peak times and providing essential service to regional markets. Our operations are powered by a Capacity Purchase Agreement (CPA) with Air Canada, under which we operate flights on their behalf. This unique commercial model offers flexibility and network connectivity for Air Canada. Jazz is proud to be Air Canada’s primary regional partner. At Jazz, our people are our strength. Our dedicated team of 4,200 aviation professionals is committed to delivering safe, reliable, and customer-focused service every day. Jazz is based in Halifax, Nova Scotia with regional offices in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver and Calgary. Jazz is a wholly owned subsidiary of Chorus Aviation Inc.
- LinkedIn followers
- 42,346
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 2,860
- Reported office locations
- 310 Goudey Drive, Enfield, Nova Scotia B2T 1M6, CA
- Other recorded names
- Jazz Aviation LP
- Specialties
- Airlines Training Charters Regional Flight
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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Proudly rooted in Canadian aviation since the 1930s, Jazz operates more flights to more Canadian destinations than any other carrier. We connect communities large and small across Canada and the United States under the Air Canada Express brand. As a key part of Air Canada’s North American strategy, Jazz complements the mainline schedule by flying to major centres during off-peak times and providing essential…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Airlines and Aviation |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Enfield, Nova Scotia |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 2001 |
| Specialties | Airlines Training Charters Regional Flight |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 51 |
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Your expertise keeps us flying
Join the team that keeps Canada moving. At Jazz, our AMEs are valued professionals who ensure our fleet operates safely, reliably, and to the highest standards.
Why you’ll love being an AME at Jazz
- Competitive unionized wages: $35.52–$58.34/hr.
- Pension plan to support long term financial security.
- Comprehensive health & dental benefits.
- Employee travel perks across the Air Canada network.
- Opportunities to work on a wide range of projects and tasks.
- Skills development through ongoing training and development.
- Career growth supported through meaningful opportunities for advancement.
What our AMEs say
“Jazz is very supportive of its employees. They are very safety conscious and have a great learning eco-system for aviation-related courses. They are invested in your training and development. The traveling perks through Air Canada are also quite nice, and Jazz's new collective agreement with AMEs makes Jazz a very lucrative employer.”
- Marc, M CERT YUL Line Maintenance
What you’ll do
- Inspect, maintain, and repair aircraft.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
- Complete and certify work orders and logbooks.
- Maintain safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
- Support apprentices as needed.
What you bring
- Valid Transport Canada AME License.
- Ability to obtain/maintain a Restricted Area Identification Card (RAIC).
- Valid Canadian driver’s license without restrictions or conditions.
- Ability to obtain/maintain an Airport Vehicle Operator’s Permit (AVOP).
- Heavy maintenance experience on CRJ900, Dash 8400, and/or E175 aircraft (strong asset).
Ready to apply?
If you're excited about contributing to safety, reliability, and high‑quality operations, we encourage you to apply.
About Jazz Aviation LP
Jazz Aviation LP (Jazz) is the primary operator of Air Canada Express services, connecting people and communities to approximately 70 destinations across North America.
With over 4,200 dedicated professionals, Jazz fosters a workplace united by purpose and supported by programs and policies that promote safety, diversity, and wellness. Jazz is proud to be recognized for its strong commitment to people and culture. Visit our Company Awards and Recognition page to learn more about the honours we've earned.
We have five major maintenance bases across the country—including our Heavy Maintenance facility in Halifax and Line Maintenance bases in Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, and Vancouver—Jazz offers Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineers the opportunity to work with a dedicated team that prioritizes safety, professionalism, and technical excellence. Our Aircraft Maintenance Engineers play a critical role in keeping our fleet operating safely and reliably, and we take pride in fostering an environment where your expertise is valued and your work truly matters.
Our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility
We strive to make our workplace accessible and inclusive. To support your success, we can provide accommodations for people with disabilities, such as adjustments or assistive measures to remove barriers during the recruitment process. If you require any accessibility support, please contact us at [email protected].
Jazz values diversity and we empower our employees to foster an internal culture of inclusion. Jazz is committed to providing equitable opportunities for employment and career advancement and we will continuously work to create inclusive and accessible work environments to maximize individual potential as well as psychological health and safety. Meeting the needs of passengers is critical to our success and we recognize the importance of a workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve.
Apply now and build your AME career with Jazz!
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