Apprentice AME

Apprentice AME (Permanent)

Location: Prince Rupert, BC

Salary: $24.30 to $35.70 hourly

Our Canadian team is expanding its Approved Maintenance Organization (AMO) AW169 maintenance functions. We are recruiting Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (AME) for our Vancouver, British Columbia facility. All AMEs will report to a Crew Chief and be responsible for maintenance and repair tasks under the guidance of a licensed AME while ensuring compliance with Babcock Canada’s MPM and Canadian Aviation regulations.

• Work efficiently alone and as part of a team to conduct scheduled maintenance tasks under the guidance of a licensed AME.
• Maintain, adjust, modify, test, diagnose, and repair AW169 aircraft mechanical systems under the guidance of a licensed AME.
• Monitor and complete task cards and work cards in CAMP.
• Work with specialized aviation and power tools, computers, and diagnostic equipment.
• Use the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment for tasks/jobs.
• Maintain a clean and productive work area.
• Conduct aircraft cleaning duties of interior and exterior (excluding medical biohazards).
• Read, understand, and adhere to the Safety & Health Policy Statement, Company Occupational Health & Safety Manual, Company Policies and Procedures, and the MPM.
• Utilize the Company reporting system to report any hazard, incident, or accident.
• Enter labour in the labour tracking system accurately for all tasks performed.
• Perform work in accordance with all Transport Canada guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Willingness to relocate to required base location.
• Enrolment in an accredited AME apprentice program or graduate of a Transport Canada accredited AME diploma program.
• Experience working on a rotary‑wing asset, ideally on Leonardo Helicopters AW‑Family aircraft, particularly the AW169.
• Demonstrated experience working on CAMP, Winair or other similar maintenance programs.
• Good organizational skills.
• Proficiency in English, written and spoken.
• Physical ability to sit or crouch for extended periods.
• Physical ability to walk and/or stand for extended periods.
• Physical dexterity to allow working in confined spaces.
• Ability and willingness to undertake shift work.
• Comfortable working at heights.
• Willingness to travel for 2 weeks at a time.
• Eligibility for an Airport Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC).
• The right to work in Canada and/or have or can obtain a Canadian passport.
• A valid driver’s license.

• Health & Well‑being:
  • 100% employer‑paid health and dental premiums.
  • Wellness benefit promoting a healthy workplace.
  • Employee and Family Assistance Plan (EFAP).
  • Maternity/Parental Leave top‑up payment.
• Planning for the Future:
  • Babcock Canada matches a portion of earnings towards RRSP/DPSP; colleagues can contribute directly to a TFSA.
• Flexibility in How We Work:
  • Competitive annual vacation time off and additional time off during holiday closure.
• Growth and Recognition:
  • Comprehensive colleague recognition program and bonus program.
  • Training and support for professional development and professional membership dues.

Babcock is committed to promoting a workforce without boundaries. We welcome everyone to contribute to our success regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, or disability. If you require accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know how we can assist you.

Babcock Canada acknowledges that the land on which we operate across Canada is the unceded territory of Indigenous Peoples. We are grateful to work, live, and play as guests on these lands and are committed to building meaningful and mutually beneficial relationships with Indigenous Peoples.