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Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME)

  • Sioux Lookout, ON
  • On-site
  • Posted Sep 29, 2026
  • 1 position

$60 / hour

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Employment type
Full-time
Experience level
Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education
Professional degree
Apply by
Oct 14, 2026
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week
Seniority
Entry level

Job summary

Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs across a diverse aircraft fleet. Support medevac and time-critical charter operations while collaborating with flight operations and engineering teams.

Job details

Rotational | Fly-In/Fly-Out Available (FIFO) Join SkyCare’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 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. How To Apply Apply directly through our careers page: http://skycare.applytojobs.ca/

What you’ll do

Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs across a diverse aircraft fleet. Support medevac and time-critical charter operations while collaborating with flight operations and engineering teams.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a Transport Canada AME M1 license; an M2 license is an asset. The role requires at least two years of aircraft maintenance experience, strong troubleshooting and mechanical skills, and comfort working in a dynamic operational environment; experience with Navajo, Metro, or Westwind aircraft is an asset.

Benefits

• Extended Health Coverage • Dental Coverage • Vision Coverage • Life Insurance • Disability Coverage • Employee and Family Assistance Program • Group Retirement Savings Plan With Company Matching • Company-Paid Accommodation • Company-Paid Travel • Per Diem • Professional Development Support

Listed skills

  • Troubleshooting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Aircraft Maintenance
  • Scheduled Maintenance
  • Unscheduled Maintenance
  • Troubleshooting
  • Mechanical Repairs
  • Aircraft Inspections
  • Engine Maintenance
  • Aircraft Structures
  • Avionics
  • Aircraft Modifications
  • Operational Coordination
  • Transport Canada AME M1 License

Job areas

  • Engineering
  • Trades
  • Transportation