Reports To: Director of Maintenance, VIH Aerospace Inc. and Hanger Supervisor

Status: Full Time or 1 year contract minimum.

Location: VIH Aerospace, North Saanich, BC, Canada

General Job Definition:

VIH Aerospace is seeking an S-92 rated Transport Canada AME to oversee the return to service an aircraft. The plan is to use a donor S-92 for the parts required to assemble and make serviceable one aircraft. The process will include inspecting and evaluating many of the components required. VIH has purchased both of these aircraft and VIH Aerospace’s team will complete the project in Sidney B.C.

We are looking for a Contract AME, or someone interested in a Full-time position to crew this project, and future projects.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Visually inspect/assess and assist repairs to aircraft structures, systems and equipment.
• Remove/install and functionally test aircraft components.
• Dismantle aircraft systems for repair and overhaul and reassemble.
• Assemble and rig aircraft control systems.
• Diagnostically troubleshoot aircraft defects and carry out corrective action.
• Complete records of work done and sustain an accurate record system.
• Ensure maintenance is conducted and recorded in accordance with applicable VIHA-approved manuals, maintenance schedules, applicable standards, practices and specifications.
• Requisition materials and supplies.
• Accepts and completes any other assigned work in a productive manner.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Completion of secondary school and a certified trades training institution or equivalent.
• AME license M1 and/or M2.
• Minimum 5 years as a licensed AME.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Has ability to read and understand technical manuals and instructions, and able to use technical drawings, data and standards.
• Able to apply tool calibration standards and procedures and is a skilled worker using basic and special tools.
• Familiar with and follows shop safety procedures and standards.
• Able to work productively within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other VIH Group departments.
• Experience on any of the following types would be an asset: S-92, S-61, H130, Bell 407, Bell 212, Bell 205.

Special Requirements:

• Possesses valid passport.
• Willing to work overtime or unusual shifts, as required.
• Willing to commit to the project completion.

Deadline for applications: Open until position filled