🚀🔧Wrench Your Way Into a High-Flying Career – Heavy Maintenance Aicraft Mechanics Needed!

📍Location: Abbotsford, BC

🕒Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (occasional Saturday OT)

💼Job Type: Contract (3 months to start)

💵Compensation: Competitive hourly rate + travel package

Job Summary

We are seeking experienced Aircraft Maintenance Technicians to join our team in Abbotsford, BC. This role focuses on heavy maintenance and aircraft conversion, primarily on the Dash 8 Q400 for aerial firefighting. Ideal candidates will have a strong mechanical experience, be adaptable, and ready to contribute to a high-performing team.

ResponsibilitiesPerform heavy maintenance and conversion work on Q400 aircraftConduct engine checks, wheel changes, structural inspections, and general repairsSupport other divisions and facilities as neededWork independently or as part of a small team under rotating team leadsMaintain safety and quality standards at all timesQualificationsMust-Haves:5+ years of aircraft heavy maintenance experienceHuman Factors & WHMIS Certification (valid from 2022 onward)Own tools and reliable transportationAbility to work across heavy and line maintenance (heavy preferred)Unlicensed candidates with strong experience are welcomeNice-to-Haves:Experience with Dash 8 Q400, B737, or northern operations (Yukon, NWT)Skills in repair, electrical, avionics, and line maintenanceAME M2 License (not required)Soft SkillsPositive attitude and strong work ethicAbility to work independently and collaborativelyAdaptable and flexible with tasks and schedulingWhat We OfferStable, year-round workInclusive and respectful work cultureFlexibility for personal appointmentsOpportunity for full-time employmentWork with the largest Q400 conversion team in the industryEnjoy life in Abbotsford – great for outdoor enthusiastsTravel Package (for out-of-province contractors)$50/day per diem (per day worked)$1300/month LOA (after first month on site)1 round-trip flight or driving reimbursement up to 1000 km at CRA rate ($0.70/km)Paid travel time (up to 10 hours)Work EnvironmentTeam of 5–6 techniciansRotating team leadsMust have own tools




Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $52.50 - $55.00/hr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Abbotsford,BC.

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Nous savons qu’il est difficile de trouver du travail, et qu’il est encore plus difficile de trouver un travail enrichissant. Chaque année, Aerotek met en contact plus de 180 000 travailleurs de l’industrie légère et de métiers spécialisés avec plus de 14 000 employeurs, aidant ainsi nos travailleurs à naviguer dans un marché du travail en constante évolution et à trouver des emplois qui correspondent à leurs objectifs, à leurs compétences et à leurs centres d’intérêt. Depuis 1983, nous offrons une variété de possibilités de carrière dans l’industrie nord-américaine, soit des affectations à court terme dans les entreprises du Fortune 500 où vous pouvez développer vos compétences, soit des possibilités à long terme où vous pouvez jouer un rôle important en relevant les défis des entreprises en matière de construction, de fabrication et d’entretien. Notre équipe de plus de 1 500 recruteurs chevronnés, répartis dans plus de 250 bureaux, travaille sans relâche pour permettre à notre main-d’œuvre de s’épanouir. Permettez-nous de nous montrer à la hauteur de vos défis et de mettre à l’épreuve notre philosophie « Notre monde nous tient à cœur » au fur et à mesure que votre carrière évolue.\n \n

Aerotek offre un salaire hebdomadaire, des avantages sociaux y compris des soins médicaux, des soins dentaires et des soins de la vue, ainsi qu’un programme d’aide aux employés et un programme de rabais.

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\n\nAbout Aerotek:\n\n

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, employee assistance and discount programs.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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