AME; aircraft maintenance engineer

Position: AME (aircraft maintenance engineer) (except avionics)
Location: Northwestern Ontario (Red Lake)

AME (aircraft maintenance engineer) (except avionics)
Posted on August 09, 2026 by Employer details Sky Care Air Ambulance

Join Sky Care's Maintenance team and play an important role in supporting aircraft that deliver life-saving medevac services and specialized charter operations across Canada, North America, and the Caribbean. As an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME), you will help ensure the safety, reliability, and readiness of our fleet through hands-on maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs in a dynamic operational environment.

In this role, you'll go beyond routine maintenance. You'll be supporting time-sensitive missions that directly impact remote communities and critical care transport. The environment is fast-paced and varied, offering exposure to diverse aircraft and real-time operational challenges.

Why This Role Stands Out

Fly-In/Fly-Out Options Available - FIFO offers a structured rotation that gives you focused work periods followed by meaningful time off. It also supports a more efficient way of working, where you can maximize earning potential through concentrated shifts and overtime, while still having real downtime between rotations.

Rotational

Schedule:

2 weeks on / 2 weeks off or 1 week on / 1 week off

Compensation:
Up to $60/hour, dependent on qualification, shift premium and base premium

Salary $ 22.00 to $ 49.00 HOUR hourly

Work Half the Year with built-in time off

Diverse Fleet Exposure:
Navajo, Metro, Westwind, Astra

Company provided accommodation during rotations

Location:

Sioux Lookout, ON

Benefits & Perks

Extended health, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage

Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Group Retirement Savings Plan with company matching

Company-paid accommodation, travel, and per diem when working away from base

Professional development support for training and certifications

What You'll Be Doing

Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on a diverse fleet

Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues in real-time operations

Support aircraft used in medevac and time-critical missions

Exposure to detailed Engine work supporting internal engine shop

Exposure to Structures, Avionics, and Modification specialties in fully rated AMO

Work closely with flight operations and engineering teams

What We're Looking For

Transport Canada AME M1 License (M2 an asset)

2+ years of aircraft maintenance experience

Strong troubleshooting and mechanical skills

Experience with Navajo, Metro, or Westwind (asset)

Comfortable working in dynamic, operational environments

Who This Role Is Perfect For

Those who value time off + rotation lifestyle

Candidates open to travel and varied operations

Engineers who want their work to have a meaningful real-world impact

The Impact
Every aircraft you maintain supports:

Medevac missions to remote communities

Organ transport and critical care flights

Essential services Charter operations across North America

This is work that is fast paced and rewarding due to its critical nature, each day and each flight is meaningful, being part of a team that supports a fleet that the province and people of Ontario rely on brings a rewarding satisfaction to the work completed.