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AME (E) Avionics Apprentice

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Job opening for an Avionics Apprentice AME(E)

Company

Yellowhead Helicopters Ltd. (YHL) is a family-owned and operated British Columbia based firm, providing year-round, helicopter charter services to many large Corporations, since 1975.  Our fleet includes Bell 206B3, 206L4, 212 HP BLR, Airbus Astar AS350BA, B2 and B3e and soon the BK117.  We have a talented and professional staff base and a positive work environment supporting learning and growth.

YHL is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to the principles of employment equity in all communities where we do business.

YHL helicopter maintenance services at the Prince George airport YXS
YHL Prince George helicopter maintenance hanger at YXS

Position Title: Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) Apprentice – Avionics “E”

Department: Maintenance

Location: Prince George, BC

Salary: Monthly salary based on experience and qualifications plus an extensive benefits package.



Position Overview

Required immediately.  This is a full-time salaried position.  Reporting directly to the Director of Maintenance, the AME – Avionics “E” is responsible for the certification of an aircraft after maintenance, inspection, repair or modification. This is a responsible occupation requiring a high degree of responsibility and skill, which includes:

  • Perform work including checks and verifications in accordance with the work order, quality procedures and check-lists
  • Recertify altimeters, recertify ELTs
  • Perform major/minor Mod installations
  • Perform aircraft line maintenance and testing
  • Record work performed and discrepancies in accordance with company procedures
  • Supervising, performing and documenting routine maintenance.


Other Duties

  • Other Duties as required by the Avionics Supervisor, Shop Supervisors and/or the Director of Maintenance


Requirements

  • Mechanical / Engineering knowledge of aircraft systems.
  • A clear understanding of Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARS)
  • Understanding and ability to work with aerospace test equipment and tooling.
  • Formal Aviation Training from a TCCA-approved training organization (ATO) Preferred (with “E” rating)
  • Preference is given to those willing to relocate to Prince George, BC but willing to offer tours to the right candidate


Apply to:

HR@yhl.ca
Human Resources
Yellowhead Helicopters Ltd.
4275 Hangar Rd.
Prince George, B.C. V2N 4M6

We thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted

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Yellowhead Helicopters Ltd. is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to ensuring that it fulfills all of its employment obligations, specifically those outlined under the Employment Equity Act

Employment Equity encourages the establishment of working conditions that are free from barriers, seeks to correct conditions of disadvantage in employment, and promotes the principle that it requires special measures to accommodate job applicants where under-representation exists and for those with disabilities.

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