Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Shops - Mechanics (Apprentice

The opportunity

With 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 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.

If you’re an Apprentice Aircraft Maintenance Engineer who takes pride in safety, technical accuracy, and working as part of a dependable, professional team, you’ll find a strong fit  must bring a commitment to precision; a focus on maintaining aircraft to the highest regulatory and Company standards; and dedication to contributing to a safe, efficient, and collaborative maintenance environment. Are you looking for a workplace where your expertise is respected, your development is supported, and your career can continue to progress?

If this aligns with your goals, we welcome you to join our award winning team.

• Under the direction of the Crew Chief or a licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer:
  • Carry out repairs and overhaul to shop components in accordance with company procedure and all regulatory requirements;
  • Carry out repairs to aircraft components;
• Develop an understanding of aircraft defect troubleshooting and the methods used to carry out corrective action;
• Maintain Company aircraft in an airworthy condition by carrying out assigned maintenance tasks using approved maintenance data and procedures;
• Identify and report defects or other issues that may affect the serviceability or operational status of aircraft;
• Become familiar with Transport Canada Company manuals and documents;
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with Company policies, standard practices, and applicable Transport Canada regulations;
• Maintain the work area in a neat and tidy condition;
• Perform duties in accordance with our established policies and procedures while giving primary consideration to personal safety, the safety of co-workers and customers;
• Perform other related duties, as assigned.

• All credentials listed below must be obtained and maintained as a condition of employment:
  • Graduate of an accredited Transport Canada-approved Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) program, Category M;
  • Transport Canada accreditation;
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Restricted Area Identification Card (RAIC);
  • Valid Canadian-issued driver’s license with no restrictions or conditions;
  • Ability to obtain and maintain an Airport Vehicle Operator’s Permit (AVOP);
• Willing and able to work varying shifts;
• English language fluency or working knowledge.

• Holds a current Transport Canada Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) License;
• Working towards obtaining a Transport Canada Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) License;
• Experience in carrying out repairs on DASH-8 and/or CRJ aircraft components.

• Work on a wide range of projects and tasks;
• Build your skills through ongoing training and development;
• Grow your career through meaningful opportunities for advancement;
• Work toward obtaining your Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) licence through Transport Canada.

• Competitive, unionized hourly wages of $27.10 to $34.81 with annual progression as outlined in our Collective Agreement;
• Enjoy exclusive employee travel programs across the Air Canada network, giving you and your family access to incredible destinations;
• Secure your long-term financial well-being with our competitive, employer-supported retirement savings programs (defined contribution pension plan or voluntary group RRSP) for permanent employees;
• Benefit from a comprehensive health and wellness package, including health, dental, life, and accident insurance to keep you and your loved ones protected.

Jazz Aviation LP (Jazz) is Canada’s largest regional airline and Air Canada’s primary Air Canada Express…