Helicopter AME Apprentice

Job Responsibilities:

• Conducts maintenance on aircraft or aircraft components as directed by the Director of Maintenance / Production Supervisor.

• Performs all maintenance activities in accordance with the applicable standards of airworthiness.

• Ensures all paperwork for assigned tasks is complete and accurate before submitting.

• Ensures all maintenance alerts and memos are read, understood and complied with.

• Identifies possible Service Difficulty Report (SDR) situations and reports to Production Supervisor.

• Troubleshoots faulty systems to determine a course of rectification.

• Carries out the applicable elementary servicing release of an aircraft as authorized to do so by their individual Shop Certification Authority (SCA).

• Conducts hangar clean-up.

• Travels with an aircraft and apprentice / mechanic if it is assigned away from base for an extended period of time, as required.

• Assists with sheet metal / avionics repairs as needed.

• May perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Possess Transport Canada AME M Training Diploma.

• Previous hands-on line experience on aircraft in the Summit Helicopters fleet preferred.

• Hold a valid Canadian Passport and possess a valid driver’s license

• Ability to take direction and learn quickly

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, as well as work independently

• Flexibility to work shifts including afternoons and weekends