Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Are you ready to take your aviation career to new heights? At Alpine Aerotech, we don't just maintain helicopters — we keep them flying worldwide.

As a full-service rotorcraft support center, we're proud to be one of the largest and most trusted Bell Customer Service Facilities in the world, as well as a recognized service center for Airbus and Leonardo helicopters.

From our humble beginnings in 1990 with just four employees to a team of more than 175 across Kelowna and Abbotsford, our growth reflects over 35 years of dedication, craftsmanship, and innovation.

If you're passionate about aviation and ready to be part of a team that thrives on excellence and collaboration, we're currently seeking a highly motivated Aircraft Maintenance Engineer to join our team in West Kelowna, BC.

**Please note that this position requires relocation to Kelowna, B.C.**

POSITION OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Production Manager, the Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) is responsible for ensuring the safety, airworthiness, and operational readiness of various helicopter types, including Bell, Airbus, and Leonardo. The leverage their expertise across inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, and system testing, to ensure all maintenance activities are performed in compliance with regulatory standards and technical manuals. Through their precision, technical excellence, and a commitment to quality, the AME upholds Alpine Aerotech's reputation as a leader in helicopter maintenance and support.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

• Perform maintenance on rotary wing aircraft and components;
• Carry out scheduled and unscheduled inspections;
• Troubleshooting;
• Repair and perform function tests of various systems;
• Use appropriate manuals as required;
• Complete and certify tasks and related documentation;
• Service, tow and operate ground equipment;
• Assist in training Apprentice AME's;
• Fulfill additional duties as required; and
• Uphold an unwavering standard of excellence that impeccably represents the Alpine Aerotech brand.

OUR MUST HAVES

• Valid Transport Canada M1 and/or M2 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) License;
• Previous experience working with helicopters, with familiarity on Bell, Airbus, or Leonardo aircraft considered an asset;
• Valid driver's license;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to generate high quality deliverables;
• Strong time and project management skills and self-motivation;
• Robust interpersonal skills, high emotional intelligence, and professional maturity with demonstrated ability to effectively interact and build professional relationships;
• Awareness of the sensitivity of information received and appropriate handling; and
• Know what it means to work smarter, not harder.

COMPENSATION & TOTAL REWARDS

Aerotech's compensation offerings are grounded in a pay-for-performance philosophy that recognizes exceptional individual and team performance. Our comprehensive and competitive total rewards package includes: dental, extended health, life insurance, AD&D, short- and long-term disability, Employee & Family Assistance, and an RRSP matching program.

We are committed to employment equity and will consider the qualifications, education, knowledge and experience of all candidates.

The range for this role is $35.00 to $45.00 per hour.

NON-NEGOTIABLES

Please note that employment will be conditional upon successful completion of the following:

• Criminal history check; and
• Driver's abstract review

OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

Alpine Aerotech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to allow our employees to reach their full potential.

We embrace what makes us each unique, and what makes us uniquely Alpine Aerotech. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, members of racialized groups, visible minorities, people with disabilities and people with diverse gender identities or expressions. People with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process are encouraged to contact Human Resources.

HOW TO APPLY

Please visit our careers page ) and submit your application for the AME position in Kelowna, BC.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Alpine Aerotech, however, only those candidates who are selected will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35.00-$45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match

Work Location: In person