YVR AME Apprentice
About The Position
We are seeking an experienced AME Apprentice to join our Maintenance team in Vancouver. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside skilled Aircraft Maintenance Engineers, gain valuable hands-on experience, and continue progressing toward AME licensing in a professional and supportive environment. This is an opportunity to build your career with a company that values safety, professionalism, and continuous development. As a member of our Maintenance team, your work will support essential services that communities across British Columbia rely on every day. If you are looking for a long-term career with a respected aviation organization that invests in its people, we encourage you to apply. Carson Air Ltd. is a dynamic and growing aviation company headquartered in Kelowna, British Columbia, with operational bases in Vancouver, Calgary, Prince George, and Fort St. John. As a subsidiary of Exchange Income Corporation, we have proudly delivered essential aviation services for more than 30 years. We are the largest provider of air ambulance services in British Columbia, operate daily air freight services throughout British Columbia and Alberta, and provide pilot training. Our success is built on a commitment to safety, reliability, and the people who make our operations possible. At Carson Air, apprentices are exposed to a variety of operations and aircraft while contributing to work that directly supports critical air ambulance, cargo, and flight training services throughout Western Canada. The successful candidate can expect a 5ON 4 OFF rotation that supports work-life balance, which is seldom encountered in the aviation industry. Our workforce is diverse, and we are committed to an inclusive work environment where collaboration, understanding, and mutual respect bring out the best in all of us. The successful candidate can expect: Competitive hourly wages for apprentices start at $24.00 per hour. Pay for experienced candidates will be based on experience and apprenticeship level. Exposure to diverse aircraft maintenance operations Mentorship from experienced licensed AMEs Ongoing technical and aircraft-specific training Career development and advancement opportunities A strong safety culture and collaborative work environment.Work on aircraft that matter. Build a career that lasts!!!
Requirements
- Graduate of a Transport Canada Approved Training Organization (ATO)
- Commitment to completing apprenticeship requirements and achieving AME licensing
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities
- Positive attitude and professional work ethic
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Basic computer proficiency
- Ability to work rotational shifts
- Physically capable of performing aircraft maintenance duties safely
Nice To Haves
- Previous practical experience as an AME Apprentice
Responsibilities
- Work alongside skilled Aircraft Maintenance Engineers
- Gain valuable hands-on experience
- Continue progressing toward AME licensing
- Support essential services that communities across British Columbia rely on
- Contribute to work that directly supports critical air ambulance, cargo, and flight training services throughout Western Canada
- Perform aircraft maintenance duties safely
Benefits
- Extended health and dental coverage
- Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
- Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Opportunities for advancement within Carson Air and Exchange Income Corporation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
