Engine Shop Technician
Permanent Full-time Opportunity
About SkyCare:
SkyCare is on a mission to provide life-saving and essential air travel services across America. We’re a team of passionate individuals who take pride in providing the highest levels of safety, comfort, and care to all our passengers. We provide private, corporate, and medevac flight services as far north as the Arctic Circle and as far south as the Equator. We fly when and where our passengers need to go! SkyCare is a privately-owned and family-operated organization based in Sioux Lookout, Ontario with additional bases in Manitoba and Southern Ontario. As a premium provider of Canadian air ambulance services, we are constantly growing and looking for hard-working individuals who share our excitement for building something meaningful.
Why Join Us?
- Impactful Work: in the last 10 months, SkyCare has delivered over 180 organs and completed over 3,000 Medevac flights, directly contributing to life-saving efforts.
- Growth Opportunities: competitive career-progression programs and professional development support to help you reach your goals.
- Perks & Benefits: extended health / vision / dental care / life / long-term disability insurance, employee and family assistance program, and group retirement savings plan.
Location: St. Andrews, MB
Salary Range: $28 - $38 per year (commensurate with experience and education)
Job Summary & Responsibilities:
We are currently seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented Engine Shop Technician to join our Aircraft Maintenance team. In this role, you’ll work closely with fellow technicians under the guidance of the Engine Shop Supervisor and ultimately report to the Director of Maintenance. Your work will focus on the inspection, disassembly, cleaning, repair, and reassembly of aircraft engines and related mechanical components. While prior aviation experience is an asset, we’re open to candidates with a background in automotive or small engine repair who are eager to grow in the aviation field.
Key Responsibilities:
- Diagnose, inspect, and repair aircraft engines and related mechanical systems in a shop environment.
- Perform disassembly, cleaning, reassembly, and testing piston engine components.
- Utilize technical manuals and schematics to troubleshoot engine issues accurately.
- Operate hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments to maintain and repair components.
- Conduct regular maintenance and overhaul tasks following safety and regulatory standards.
- Assist licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (AMEs) with engine-related tasks and documentation.
- Maintain clear records of maintenance activities in compliance with aviation standards.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient workflow and high-quality output.
- Adhere to all safety guidelines and contribute to maintaining a clean and organized shop environment.
Qualifications:
- Diploma in aviation or certification in Mechanical, Automotive, or Small Engine Repair would be considered as asset
- Preference would be given to having a relevant hands-on experience with engines in an automotive, mechanical, and aviation setting.
- Experience in aviation engine repair or component overhaul would be an asset.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort working with precision tools and diagnostics.
- Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and engineering drawings.
- Good communication skills and a team-oriented attitude.
- Willingness to work in a regulated, high-compliance environment.
- Previous work in a Transport Canada-approved AMO or engine shop would be an asset.
TO APPLY: Apply online at http://skycare.applytojobs.ca/
Closing Date: Upon until filled. We embrace each other’s unique qualities through our commitment to inclusiveness, equity, and accessibility and if you require accommodation during the selection process, please let us know. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest in SkyCare; however, only those candidates who are selected will be contacted.
For more information about our amazing company please visit https://www.skycare.ca/
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.00-$38.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
