Apprentice Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Northern Thunderbird Air and associated company Central Mountain Air are Western Canada owned and privately operated companies committed to excellence in safety, service, aircraft maintenance and reliable flight operations. NT Air Inc. is a specialized medivac operation requiring a devoted staff to maintain aircraft that provide an essential service contracted to the province of BC. NT Air maintenance staff also work as a team with its parent company Central Mountain Air at the Prince George International Airport, providing support for passenger service aircraft on a daily basis. This vital combination of resources has made a winning combination and aided to the success of both companies.

NT Air Inc. provides employees a Comprehensive Benefit Package that includes: Industry Competitive Wages, Extended medical and dental benefits, short term disability, long term disability, life Insurance, Employee Family Assistance program, Excellent travel perks within the Central Mountain Air network for employees, their eligible family members, and their buddies, Training Assistance Programs, and opportunities for career development, growth, and promotions.

This position is located at our base office in Prince George, BC. The maintenance side of our operation is a fast-paced environment where safety is the priority, and a high level of professionalism is always expected. The successful candidate must be able to multitask, manage their time effectively, and always be focused on safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planned and unplanned maintenance tasks as assigned by the Lead Hand
• Completion of paperwork – completely and accurately.
• Assisting with the general maintenance and servicing of hangar equipment and facilities
• Towing of aircraft, operating ground equipment
• Maintain an organized, clean and safe work environment
• Ability to work well individually as well as part of a team
• Work in a shop environment with full range of movement (flexibility) required, Extended periods of standing, crouching and kneeling in an aircraft.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment, meeting constraining deadlines
• Repetitive tasks, both indoors and outdoors
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Aircraft Maintenance schooling/diploma completed
• Ability to legally work in Canada
• Must be able to obtain and retain a Restricted Area Identification Card (RAIC)
• Flexibility and willingness to work irregular hours to include evenings, weekends and holidays
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong team player
• Good problem solving and time management skills and strong attention to detail
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to repeatedly lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to provide proof of full Covid-19 vaccination status
• Candidates must be willing to relocate and be based out of Prince George, BC.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Prince George, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (required)

Work Location: In person