SkyCare Air Ambulance & Charters Job Board
Avionics Engineer
We are actively accepting applications for St Andrews, MB; Sioux Lookout and Kitchener, ON locations. Rotational opportunities are available across all locations., Ontario, Canada .
full-time . October 10, 2024
Description
Avionics Engineer
Permanent Full-time Opportunity
Why SkyCare:
SkyCare is a private family-owned and operated company with an unmatched passion for providing essential air travel that literally saves lives. Our success means we are growing as a dynamic and exciting air ambulance and air charter service. We are based in Sioux Lookout, Ontario. With additional bases in Manitoba and Southern Ontario, 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! All of us provide the highest level of safety, comfort, and care to our passengers – every flight.
Salary: $37.10 - $46.35 per hour based on full-time hours. Start rate will be commensurate with education and experience. Salary progression based on merit.
Location: We are actively accepting applications for St Andrews, Manitoba; Sioux Lookout and Kitchener, ON locations. Rotational opportunities are available across all locations.
Benefits:
● Extended health, vision, dental care, life, and long-term disability insurance
● Employee & Family Assistance Program
● Group Retirement Savings Plan
● Professional Development Support
Why You:
Do your personal values align with our purpose and principles? Do you want more than just a job where you can quite literally be part of a team who does whatever it takes to save lives? Do you love outdoor adventure and professional growth? Do you act with integrity and commitment? If you answered yes, we want to hear from you!
Job Summary & Responsibilities:
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Avionics Engineer to join our team. The Avionics Engineer will be responsible for the design, development, testing, and maintenance of the electronic systems used in aircraft. This includes communication, navigation, and flight control systems, as well as the integration of advanced technologies.
Key Responsibilities:
· Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on aircraft avionics systems, including communication, navigation, radar, and flight control systems.
· Carry out comprehensive inspections of avionics equipment to ensure compliance with Transport Canada regulations and manufacturer specifications.
· Use specialized diagnostic tools and software to test and verify system functionality and performance.
· Repair or replace malfunctioning avionics components and ensure all systems are functioning correctly before returning the aircraft to service.
· Ensure all modifications comply with Transport Canada and industry standards, following proper documentation and certification procedures.
· Collaborate with AMEs to modify wiring systems, integrate new technology, and conduct system upgrades to improve aircraft performance.
· Proficiency in using avionics testing equipment, diagnostic tools, and related software.
· Maintain records of inspections, repairs, and installations in aircraft logbooks and maintenance software.
· Conduct thorough final inspections to certify that the avionics work performed meets airworthiness standards before returning the aircraft to service
· Ability to travel from time to time to other base locations as per operational needs in St. Andrews, Manitoba; Sioux, Lookout, Thunder Bay and Kitchener, Ontario.
Qualifications:
· College diploma in Aircraft Maintenance from a Transport Canada approved educational institution.
· Valid Transport Canada Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) license, Category E (Avionics).
· Must be able to acquire and maintain a Restricted Airside Identification Card (RAIC)
· Previous experience with Aircraft Maintenance Systems (AMS) an asset
· Previous experience with Navajo Chieftain and Metro/Merlin aircraft an asset
· Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and technical skills.
· Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work under pressure.
TO APPLY:
Please submit your combined cover letter and resume in PDF format by email to: resumes@skycare.ca
OR apply online at http://skycare.applytojobs.ca/
Closing Date: Open 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
Compensation
$37.10 - $46.35 per hour