Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Industry: Aviation
Occupational Category: Maintenance
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Salary: USD 42

Description: Kenn Borek Air Ltd seeks a Aircraft Maintenance Engineer.

Kenn Borek Air is a Calgary-based aviation company that has operated since 1971. The company is internationally recognized for its specialized polar operations in the Arctic and Antarctic, as well as challenging passenger, cargo, search and rescue, medevac, survey, paradrop, and float charter operations. Kenn Borek Air operates and supports twin-engine turboprop aircraft, including one of the world’s largest fleets of de Havilland Twin Otter aircraft, and also provides aircraft management, leasing, and third-party maintenance, repair, and overhaul services.

Position Details:

• Company Operating Name: Kenn Borek Air Ltd.
• Job Title: Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (NOC 72404)
• Number of Positions Available: 2
• Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time
• Work Location: On-site (290 McTavish Road NE, Calgary, AB, T2E 7G5)
• Hours of Work: 40 hours per week, with opportunity for overtime
• Wage: $42/hr
• Bonus: The successful candidate will be eligible for a one-time bonus payment upon obtaining the appropriate Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) licence from Transport Canada, where applicable.
• Language of Work: English
• Benefits Offered:
  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits
  • RRSP matching
  • Group insurance benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Birthday leave: paid day off during the month of your birth

Position Overview:

We are seeking two skilled and motivated Aircraft Maintenance Engineers to join our Calgary-based maintenance team. This role includes inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining aircraft in accordance with regulatory requirements, company procedures, and aircraft manufacturer standards.

The successful candidates will be responsible for signing maintenance releases and certifying aircraft airworthiness once properly authorized and licensed to do so. As such, candidates must hold, or be eligible to obtain, an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) licence issued by Transport Canada.

Candidates with a foreign AME licence or equivalent aircraft maintenance certification are welcome to apply. Candidates who do not yet hold a Transport Canada-issued AME licence may be considered on the basis that they will obtain the required AME licence from Transport Canada after arriving in Canada.

If you take pride in technical precision, safety, regulatory compliance, and high-quality aircraft maintenance, this role is for you.

Job Duties:

• Diagnose and troubleshoot aircraft structural, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel, flight control, and related systems to identify defects, malfunctions, or required repairs.
• Carry out repairs, adjustments, installations, modifications, and overhauls on aircraft systems and components in accordance with approved technical data, manuals, drawings, and company procedures.
• Remove, disassemble, clean, inspect, repair, reassemble, and reinstall airframes, engines, components, and aircraft systems as required.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks, including routine inspections, preventative maintenance, defect rectification, and operational checks.
• Inspect completed maintenance, repair, overhaul, and modification work to confirm compliance with Transport Canada requirements, manufacturer specifications, and company safety standards.
• Sign maintenance releases and certify aircraft airworthiness, where authorized and licensed to do so.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of inspections, repairs, maintenance activities, certifications, parts used, and work completed.
• Support parts and supply requirements by identifying, ordering, tracking, and maintaining inventory of tools, parts, and materials required for aircraft maintenance.
• Follow all applicable aviation safety, quality assurance, regulatory, and workplace health and safety procedures.
• Work collaboratively with maintenance, operations, and quality teams to support the safe, timely, and efficient return of aircraft to service.
• Participate in maintaining a clean, organized, and safe maintenance environment, including proper care and use of tools, equipment, and technical documentation.

Education, Certification and Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience working on Twin Otters, Beechcraft, or Basler aircraft.
• Completion of an approved aircraft maintenance engineering program, aircraft maintenance diploma, or equivalent technical training.
• Valid Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) licence issued by Transport Canada, or eligibility to obtain a Transport Canada-issued AME licence.
• Experience inspecting, repairing, maintaining, and certifying aircraft structural, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel, flight control, and related systems.
• Ability to sign maintenance releases and certify aircraft airworthiness once properly licensed and authorized.
• Strong knowledge of aviation safety standards, technical manuals, maintenance procedures, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Ability to maintain accurate inspection, repair, maintenance, and certification records.

Skills Requirements:

• Strong aircraft maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting, and repair skills.
• Strong understanding of aircraft structural, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel, flight control, and related systems.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and documentation skills.
• Strong knowledge of aviation safety standards, regulatory compliance, and maintenance procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, drawings, maintenance instructions, and manufacturer specifications.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to diagnose defects, malfunctions, and required repairs.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced maintenance environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Commitment to safe work practices, quality workmanship, and maintaining aircraft airworthiness.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and support the timely return of aircraft to service.

Business Address: 290 McTavish Road NE, Calgary, AB, T2E 7G5 Canada

Telephone: +1 403 291 3300

Applications must be submitted by email to: recruitment @ borekair.com

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Benefits:

• Kenn Borek Air Ltd provides top-tier employee compensation benefits and a relaxed, team-oriented work environment, including:

Incentives:

Date Posted: 2026-8-6

Please Apply by: 2026-8-22