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Avionic AME (E or AVS)

@ Heli-One

Astra, Ontario

3+ years experience
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Overview

Heli-One Canada is hiring an experienced Avionic AME (E or AVS) engineer at its Trenton, ON location to maintain, troubleshoot, repair and install aircraft avionics and electrical systems. The role requires a current Transport Canada AME E-type licence or Military AVN training on CH-146, plus at least 3 years on Bell helicopters. Full-time pay is competitive, with an RRSP match and benefits; security clearances are required.

Responsibilities:

  • Maintain, troubleshoot and repair aircraft avionics and electrical systems
  • Install avionics and electrical equipment
  • Ensure systems meet applicable quality standards
  • Report discrepancies appropriately

Requirements summary:

  • Current Transport Canada AME E-type licence or Military AVN training on CH-146
  • Minimum 3 years on Bell helicopters
  • B412 type endorsement (preferred)
  • Extensive knowledge of helicopter electrical systems
  • Security clearance for Canadian Forces base
  • Controlled Goods and Reliability clearance

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Employer posting date
2026-11-04
First seen by our source
2026-11-04
Source record updated
2026-11-04

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentEngineering
Experience3+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingHospital or clinic
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsAVN, AME
Security clearanceEnhanced reliability
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Retirement plan, Uniform provided

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Heli-One

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Excellence in Helicopter Maintenance Services

Full company description

Heli-One is the world’s largest helicopter support company, specializing in maintenance, repair and overhaul. Through our global team of experts and strategic partners we deliver comprehensive and innovative solutions that maximize safety, optimize mission readiness and reduce total cost of ownership. Heli-One is a division of CHC Helicopter, a global leader in enabling customers to go further, do more and come home safely. Heli-One’s headquarters are in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada; the company also has major operations in Stavanger, Norway; and Rzeszow, Poland.

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Reported office locations
  • 4740 Agar Drive, Richmond, B.C. V7B1A3, CA
  • Heli-One (Poland) Sp. z o.o. Jasionka 947, 36-002 Jasionka, Podkarpackie, PL
  • CHC House, Howe Moss Drive, Kirkhill Industrial Estate, Dyce, Aberdeen, Scotland AB21 7BZ, GB
  • Flyplassveien 250, 4055 SOLA, Stavanger, NO
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  • Heli-One
Specialties
  • Helicopter Maintenance Repair & Overhaul
  • Design Modifications & Completions
  • and World-Class Customer Support
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Heli-One is the world’s largest helicopter support company, specializing in maintenance, repair and overhaul. Through our global team of experts and strategic partners we deliver comprehensive and innovative solutions that maximize safety, optimize mission readiness and reduce total cost of ownership. Heli-One is a division of CHC Helicopter, a global leader in enabling customers to go further, do more and come…

FieldValue
IndustryAirlines and Aviation
Company size501-1,000 employees
HeadquartersRichmond, B.C.
Organization typePrivately Held
SpecialtiesHelicopter Maintenance Repair & OverhaulDesign Modifications & Completionsand World-Class Customer Support
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Job description

Reach Beyond!

CHC provides unmatched helicopter services that enable our customers to reach beyond – to work in remote and challenging destinations that limit others – and come home safely. We are dedicated to our purpose of getting our customers where they need to be, when they need to be there, anywhere in the world – safely and reliably. All you have to do is get on board!At CHC, we pride ourselves on our values and culture: Accountability: Take pride and ownership of our actions and results. Collaboration: Working together with transparency and trust to drive continuous improvement. Care: Creating a safe and sustainable environment for all. Integrity: Doing what's right and fostering a culture of respect. Excellence: Prioritizing quality services and setting industry standards.

Role Summary

Are you a skilled Aircraft Maintenance Engineer with strong troubleshooting abilities, excellent attention to detail, and a hands-on experience with aircraft avionics and electrical systems?

If your answer is yes, then we want to connect with you!

Join the Heli-One Canada team as an experienced Avionic AME (E or AVS) Engineer (AVN or Transport Canada Licensed) at our Trenton, ON location!

Key Responsibilities

As a valued team member, you will play a crucial role in the maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and installation of aircraft avionics and electrical systems. You will ensure that all products and systems are maintained in accordance with applicable quality standards and that any discrepancies are appropriately reported.

Preference will be given to AMEs with experience on CH-146 or Bell 412. We value candidates who thrive in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications, Skills & Attributes

Are you qualified?

  • Do you have a current Transport Canada AME “E” Type license or Military AVN training on CH-146?
  • Do you have a min 3 years’ experience on Bell helicopters?
  • Do you have a type endorsement on the B412?
  • Do you have extensive knowledge of helicopter electrical systems?
  • Are you able to obtain security clearance to work on a Canadian Forces Military Base?
  • Are you able to obtain clearance for Controlled Goods and Reliability?
  • Are you willing to live near the base?
  • Are you legally able to work in Canada?

Eligibility

Applicants must have the legal right to work in Canada and meet any clearance requirements relevant to the role.

Why choose Heli-One?

  • Competitive base salary
    • (SCA’s range from $72,260 – $86,319)
    • (ACA’s range from $88,041 – $105,171)
  • Excellent benefits package with a company matched RRSP
  • Growth opportunities
  • Best in class technical expertise

Why become a Full-Time Employee rather than a Contractor?

  • Guaranteed pay increases each year (effective each October)
  • Company-funded benefits
  • Paid vacation days
  • Paid statutory holidays over and above vacation days
    • Statutory holidays paid at 1.5 times the regular pay if working (13 recognized statutory holidays)
  • Paid sick leave
  • Coverage if you get injured on the job (STD/LTD)
  • Company commitment for stable long-term work
  • Uniforms provided
  • Company-matched pension
  • Benefit coverage for spouse and dependents

Please apply ONLINE at www.heli-one.com to be considered for this position.

Recruitment Process

We may commence interviews or close applications prior to the advertised closing date if suitable candidates are identified. We therefore encourage applicants to apply as early as possible.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us following the closing date, please consider that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We thank you for your interest and wish you every success in your future career endeavours.

Recruitment Agencies

We are managing this vacancy directly and are not engaging the services of recruitment agencies for this role.

We kindly request that agencies do not contact us regarding this position or submit unsolicited candidate CVs. Any CVs sent without prior written agreement will be treated as direct applications and no agency fees will be payable. Thank you for your understanding.

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