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
About SkyCare:
SkyCare is on a mission to provide life-saving and essential air travel services across North 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 past 10 months, SkyCare has successfully completed over 3,000 medevac calls and delivered over 180 organs.
· 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, group retirement savings plan.
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.
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.
What You’ll Love About Working Here:
Your work will directly contribute to saving lives, worldwide. For more information about SkyCare and the impact you can be a part of, please visit: https://www.skycare.ca
How To Apply:
Submit your application online at http://skycare.applytojobs.ca/ or by email, to resumes@skycare.ca.
We encourage all qualified candidates to apply and thank all applicants for their interest in joining SkyCare however, only those who are selected will be contacted.
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.
Compensation
$37.10 - $46.35 per hour