Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME)

About the Company

Babcock is an international defence company providing support and product solutions that enhance its customers' defence capabilities and critical assets. The Canadian team combines its expertise with global experience from Babcock's operations in the United Kingdom, Europe, Australasia and Africa, helping keep Canada's critical services and assets available, reliable and capable for defence and civil customers. Babcock's purpose is "Creating a safe and secure world, together", supported by its principles: Be Curious, Think: Outcomes, Be Kind, Collaborate, Be Courageous, and Own and Deliver.

Role Overview

Babcock Canada is recruiting an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) for its Richmond, British Columbia facility (YVR). Reporting to the Crew Chief, you will complete assigned aircraft maintenance, inspection, repair and modification tasks safely, efficiently and in compliance with Babcock Canada policies and procedures and the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs), helping to maintain aircraft airworthiness and operational readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain, adjust, modify, test, diagnose and repair AW169 aircraft
• Create and complete task cards and work packs in CAMP
• Work with specialised aviation and power tools, computers and diagnostic equipment
• Carry out scheduled maintenance tasks
• Keep timely and accurate records of repair and maintenance activities
• Use the appropriate personal protective equipment for each task
• Keep the work area clean and productive
• Clean aircraft interiors and exteriors (excluding medical biohazards)
• Read, understand and follow the Safety & Health Policy Statement, the Company Occupational Health & Safety Manual, company policies and procedures, and the MPM
• Use the company reporting system to report any hazard, incident or accident
• Record labour accurately in the labour tracking system for all tasks performed
• Work in accordance with all Transport Canada guidelines
• Other duties as assigned

Licences & Qualifications

• Valid Transport Canada M1 and/or M2 AME licence

Experience

• Experience on rotary-wing aircraft, ideally Leonardo Helicopters AW-family aircraft and in particular the AW169
• Demonstrated experience with CAMP or a similar maintenance tracking programme

Requirements

• Good organisational skills; able to work efficiently alone and as part of a team
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Physically able to sit or crouch, and to walk and/or stand, for extended periods
• Physical dexterity to work in confined spaces; comfortable working at height
• Able and willing to work shifts
• Eligible for an Airport Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC)
• Right to work in Canada and/or hold or be able to obtain a Canadian passport
• Valid driver's licence

What We Offer

• Expected salary: CAD $68,806 to $118,806 (Band 5b); the final offer depends on skills, experience and internal equity, as part of a total compensation package
• 100% employer-paid health and dental premiums
• Wellness benefit and an Employee and Family Assistance Plan (EFAP)
• Maternity/parental leave top-up payment
• Company matching towards the RRSP/DPSP programme, plus the option to contribute directly to a TFSA
• Agile workplace for several positions and an optional compressed work schedule
• Competitive annual vacation plus additional time off during the holiday closure
• Colleague recognition programme and bonus programme
• Training and support for professional development, and professional membership dues

Additional Information

Requisition ID 1455318833. This posting is for an existing vacancy. Babcock Canada welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and will provide accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process on request. Apply online via the Babcock International careers site (babcockinternational.com/careers).