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Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Pentincton

@ Canadian Helicopters

Penticton, British Columbia

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Overview

Canadian Helicopters, through its Topflight training and transport operation, is hiring a full-time Aircraft Maintenance Engineer in Penticton, BC. The AME plans and performs aircraft maintenance, certifies replacement parts, keeps the hangar organized, and travels to customer sites as needed. The role requires a valid Transport Canada M1 and/or M2 AME licence and Canadian work authorization, with no visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities:

  • Plan and perform aircraft maintenance
  • Inspect and certify replacement parts before installation
  • Organize and maintain hangar facility
  • Travel to customer work locations as required
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures

Requirements summary:

  • Valid Transport Canada M1 and/or M2 AME licence
  • Aircraft Certification Authority on AS350/H125, B407, B505 or EC120
  • Legal right to work in Canada
  • Willingness to relocate to Penticton area
  • Ability to accept away-from-base assignments
  • Customer focus and good communication skills

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Employer posting date
2026-10-22
First seen by our source
2026-10-22
Source record updated
2026-10-22

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Job details

DepartmentMaintenance & repair
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelground: moderate
Work settingWarehouse, Client sites
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsTransport Canada M1 AME licence, Transport Canada M2 AME licence, Aircraft Certification Authority, Controlled Goods clearance

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Full company description

Canadian Helicopters is a diversified company providing helicopter charter, maintenance support and flight training services. Canadian Helicopters has been operating rotary wing aircraft since 1947 and is the largest helicopter operator in Canada with 25 locations across the country and a fleet of close to 100 single and twin-engine aircraft. Canadian Helicopters has authorization for day/night, VFR/IFR, and NVG operations. The company provides transportation services to a variety of industries including emergency medical services, hydro, oil and gas, mining, environmental, recreational, police, and military, and has a diverse project portfolio with operations in a variety of challenging and austere environments including Arctic/Antarctic, mountainous and desert environments.

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People associated on LinkedIn
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Reported office locations
  • 1215 Monté Pilon, Les Cedres, Quebec J7T1G1, CA
Business categories
  • Training
  • Construction
  • Air Transportation
  • Education
  • Transportation
  • Oil and Gas
  • Public Safety
  • Medical
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Government
  • Aerospace
Other recorded names
  • Canadian Helicopters
  • Canadian Helicopters Limited
Specialties
  • Helicopter Operations
  • Maintenance Support
  • Flight Training
  • Aircraft Maintenance
  • and Helicopter Charter
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Canadian Helicopters is a diversified company providing helicopter charter, maintenance support and flight training services. Canadian Helicopters has been operating rotary wing aircraft since 1947 and is the largest helicopter operator in Canada with 25 locations across the country and a fleet of close to 100 single and twin-engine aircraft. Canadian Helicopters has authorization for day/night, VFR/IFR, and NVG…

FieldValue
IndustryAviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
Company size201-500 employees
HeadquartersLes Cedres, Quebec
Organization typeSelf-Owned
Year founded1947
SpecialtiesHelicopter OperationsMaintenance SupportFlight TrainingAircraft Maintenanceand Helicopter Charter
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Job description

Company Description

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Pentincton, BC, Canada

Full-time

Company Description

Topflight is the world's premier helicopter mountain training school. We offer a wide range of world-renowned pilot training options, from recurrent training through to advanced flight techniques as well as personnel and cargo transportation services to a variety of industries.

Job Description

The AME's duties include:

  • Planning and performing aircraft maintenance.
  • Ensuring that all replacement parts are inspected and properly certified prior to installation.
  • Organizing and housekeeping of the hangar facility.
  • Assuring compliance with all company policies and procedures.
  • Travelling to various work locations and environments as required.
  • Performing related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

  • Must hold a valid Transport Canada M1 and/or M2 AME licence.
  • Must have the legal right to work in Canada, this position is not available for sponsorship.
  • Hold, have held or must be eligible to hold Aircraft Certification Authority (ACA) on one or many of the following:
    • AS350/ H125 (EC30)
    • B407
    • B505
    • EC120
    • note: holding ACA on other types of CHL aircrafts would be a definite asset.
  • Organized and self-starter.
  • Customer focus, good communication skills and positive attitude and a team player.
  • Must liveor be willing to relocate to the assigned area.
  • Ability to accept away-from-base assignments, at the customer request.
  • Ability to navigate and work efficiently within a Windows environment.
  • May be required to obtain Access to Controlled Goods clearance under the company’s approval.

Additional Information

Status: Permanent, full time

Location: Penticton, BC

Working for Topflight is:

  • A unique occasion to grow professionally in a dynamic environment full of opportunities.
  • Working with passionate, committed people who enjoy surpassing themselves.
  • Being part of an organizational culture based on fundamental principles.
  • Having an employer of choice offering competitive working conditions.

For more information we invite you to visit our website: https://www.topflightelite.ca/

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