AME S License

CHC provides unmatched helicopter services that enable our customers to reach beyond – to work in remote and challenging destinations that limit others – and come home safely. We are dedicated to our purpose of getting our customers where they need to be, when they need to be there, anywhere in the world – safely and reliably. All you have to do is get on board!

At CHC, we pride ourselves on our values and culture:
Accountability: Take pride and ownership of our actions and results.
Collaboration: Working together with transparency and trust to drive continuous improvement.
Care: Creating a safe and sustainable environment for all.
Integrity: Doing what's right and fostering a culture of respect.
Excellence: Prioritizing quality services and setting industry standards.

AME S License

Location: Richmond, BC

 

We Keep Your Helicopter Flying Safely, Whatever The Mission!

At Heli-One, we don’t just maintain helicopters—we keep missions airborne and safe. As a global leader in rotor wing Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO), we bring decades of expertise to support a wide range of aircraft. With state-of-the-art facilities in Canada, Norway, and Poland, we deliver world-class service to customers around the globe.

 

We’re looking for Structures AMEs to join our Richmond team. If you’re passionate about precision, problem-solving, and working on cutting-edge rotary aircraft, this is your chance to make an impact.

 

Why Heli-One?

We’re committed to delivering the best service for our customers, innovating every day to make repairs faster, smarter, and more cost-effective.

 

Join us and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of helicopter maintenance.

What You’ll Do

• Repair & Innovate: Assess damage and corrosion, repair, replace, and modify sheet metal or composite structures using approved procedures and OEM technical data.
• Precision Work: Position and align subassemblies using jigs, fixtures, and measuring instruments. Follow blueprints to ensure flawless assembly.
• Quality Assurance: Inspect completed work, perform serviceability tests, and sign off documentation with confidence.
• Hands-On Expertise: Drill, rivet, bolt, and install components with accuracy—every detail matters.
• Team Spirit: Maintain a clean, organized workspace and collaborate with a skilled team to deliver excellence.
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Shift work required with occasional weekends as required

What You Bring

• A Transport Canada AME S License and at least 3 years of rotary wing experience.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think logically under pressure.
• Excellent communication, organizational skills, and a proven track record of reliability.
• Legal right to live and work in Canada.

 

Salary range:  $73,163 - $106,486 Based on experience and qualifications

 

Work Schedule Choice:

• 8 hour days, Monday to Friday (06:00-14:15) or;
• 10 hour days, Monday to Thursday (06:00-16:30)

 

Time Off:

• 4 weeks vacation starting with the option to purchase an additional week through payroll deduction
• 10 days sick leave
• 13 Statutory Holidays observed

 

Pension:

• Manulife: mandatory 4% with Company matching 4%

 

Medical / Dental / Disability coverage:

• Extended Medical and Dental through Sun Life (3 tiers to choose from)
• Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance and AD&D coverage
• Travel health insurance which extends to immediate family members.

 

Uniforms/Personal Protective Equipment

• Brand name uniforms from Heli-One uniform store: $450 first year / annual top-up thereafter
• $240 safety shoe allowance, every 2 years
• Prescription safety glasses covered by Heli-One above what Extended Medical covers
• Molded Ear Plugs
• Fitted Respirator
• Cold Weather/Rain Gear (for applicable areas)

 

Travel:

• Mobile Repair Team (MRT) deployment opportunities around the world
• Hotels, airfares, rental cars covered
• Daily per-diem, rates dependent on country
• All travel time paid

 

Unionized Position:

• Union dues are 1% of salary 

 

Eligibility

Applicants must have the legal right to work in Canada and meet any clearance requirements relevant to the role.

 

Recruitment Process

We may commence interviews or close applications prior to the advertised closing date if suitable candidates are identified. We therefore encourage applicants to apply as early as possible.

 

We will contact only those candidates who are shortlisted. If you are not contacted, please consider that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

 

Recruitment Agencies

We are managing this vacancy directly and are not engaging the services of recruitment agencies for this role.

We kindly request that agencies do not contact us regarding this position or submit unsolicited candidate CVs. Any CVs sent without prior written agreement will be treated as direct applications and no agency fees will be payable. Thank you for your understanding.