Aircraft Maintenance Engineer – M1

Company Overview

Founded in
1932

,
Waterloo Wellington Flight Centre (WWFC)

is one of Canada's most established and respected flight training organizations, with over
90 years of aviation excellence

. We're dedicated to developing highly skilled, safety-focused pilots and advancing the future of aviation through innovation and sustainability.

At WWFC, our values guide everything we do —
safety, integrity, professionalism, respect, and environmental responsibility

. These principles drive our commitment to exceptional training, community engagement, and continuous improvement.

We're proud to be recognized with the
2025 Greater Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Award for Environment & Sustainability

, celebrating our leadership and dedication to sustainable aviation practices.

Join us and help shape the future of flight.

Why Join Us

• Salary range $32-$45/hour
• Comprehensive healthy benefits including extended health care (vision, dental, medical),
• Life and travel insurance
• Employee recognition
• Educational assistance program
• Company discount on aircraft and merchandise
• Great work/life balance
• Social events and Spirit days
• Amazing work culture where you can learn and grow

Shift: Sunday to Thursday with a possible afternoon shift (12 noon – 8:30 pm)

Position Overview:

The WWFC Maintenance Department supports the Flight Training Institution by ensuring that all aircraft are properly maintained, safe, and ready to meet the Flight Department's needs. The Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) is responsible for performing maintenance and repairs to the highest standards of safety, reliability, and operational efficiency.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Ensures that all maintenance procedures and inspections are carried out as per the maintenance schedule and/or the manufacturer's maintenance manual
• Performs all maintenance activities in accordance with the applicable standards of air worthiness
• Ensures that all documentation is done according to company procedures and CARs
• Performs and/or assists with troubleshooting and rectification of defects
• Ensures that all aeronautical products installed on all aircraft have proper certification
• Ensures that all unserviceable aeronautical products are tagged with the company unserviceable tags and placed in the quarantine area
• Accurately complete all work orders such as service documentation, log books and shop logs in a timely manner
• Performs various duties including engine runs and aircraft towing, as trained and authorized to do so
• Helps with maintaining a clean and safe workplace including some general shop maintenance/clean up
• Demonstrates the Company Mission, Vision and Values Statement, policies and current standard business practices.
• Performs other related duties as required

Requirements:

• AME Restricted to M1 license
• 2+ years of experience
• Experience with fixed wing aircraft, preferably small piston engine aircraft
• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Mechanically inclined, ability to work with your hands
• Strong time management, organizational and communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy of work
• Must be computer literate
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, as well as work independently

Closing date: Open until filled

Does this sound like an exciting opportunity for you? If so, please apply

Apply to Human Resources at

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and thank all applicants in advance; however, we will correspond only with those selected for an interview.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, we are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process.