Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

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Winnipeg Manitoba (Band 5b)

Expected Salary: $68,806 - $114,709

To determine final salary, Babcock considers a variety of factors including the successful Candidate’s skills and experience and internal equity. The final base salary offer is at the Company’s sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.

Your Role

What You Do Here Matters

In a complex world marked by the threat of war, natural disasters, and geopolitical instability, national security has never been more important.

Babcock is an international defence company providing support and product solutions to enhance our customers’ defence capabilities and critical assets.

Our Canadian team combines their talent and expertise with deep global knowledge and experience from our operations in the United Kingdom, Europe, Australasia and Africa.

Working for us, you’ll help ensure that Canada’s critical services and assets are readily available, reliable, and capable for our defence and civil customers and contribute to Babcock’s Purpose, ‘Creating a safe and secure world, together.’

Be Part of Something Big.

Babcock is a people business. Our people and customers matter most to us. Here you will experience a challenging and rewarding work environment with the support you need to deliver and thrive in your career alongside inclusive teams you respect that value your skills and dedication. 

Our Babcock Principles create the foundation for how we deliver better outcomes for our Culture, Customers and Communities. By collectively embodying these Principles in all the work we do, our colleagues help make us great:

Be Curious – We believe in challenging the status quo and asking, ‘how might we?’
Think: Outcomes – We believe in measuring success by the results we deliver and the positive impact we make
Be Kind – We believe in being kind to ourselves, kind to each other, and kind to our planet.
Collaborate – We believe that Babcock is greater than the sum of its parts.
Be Courageous – We believe in being brave, ambitious, and determined.
Own and Deliver – We believe everybody has a part to play in Babcock’s and our customers’ success.

Our people are at the heart of creating a safe and secure world. We offer a collection of programs and benefits designed to support their well-being:

Health & Well-being

100% employer-paid health and dental premiums
Our Wellness benefit promotes a work environment that supports healthy lifestyles and well-being
Our Employee and Family Assistance Plan (EFAP) offers support and solutions for a wide range of life’s challenges
A Maternity/Parental Leave top-up payment is available for our colleagues as their family grows

Planning for the Future

Babcock Canada matches a portion of earnings towards our RRSP/DPSP program. Additionally, colleagues can contribute directly to a TFSA
Competitive annual vacation time off and additional time off during our holiday closure

Growth and recognition

A comprehensive colleague recognition program and bonus program
Training and support for professional development and professional membership dues

We encourage you to learn more about Babcock Canada by exploring our website: babcockcanada.com.

Description

In this role, you will:

Work on CL215/CL415 Water Bomber Aircraft and Commander 690’s
Maintain, adjust, modify, test, diagnose, and repair an aircraft’s mechanical or structural systems
Work with specialized aviation and power tools, computers, and diagnostic equipment
Conduct scheduled maintenance tasks
Mentor AME apprentices
Keep timely and accurate records of the repair and maintenance activities that were conducted
Carefully observe all procedures, rules and regulations when performing any task
Be thoroughly familiar with, and put to use, safety procedures and safe work practices
Use the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for tasks/jobs.
Follow company tool control procedures
Maintain a clean and productive work area
Work efficiently alone and as part of a team
Read, understand, and adhere to the:
Safety & Health Policy Statement
Company Occupational Health & Safety Manual
Company Policies and Procedures
Utilize the Company reporting system to report any hazard, incident or accident
Enter labor in the labor tracking system accurately for all tasks performed
Perform work in accordance with all Transport Canada guidelines
Normal work schedule is
Oct 1 to April 1 is Monday to Friday dayshift
April 1 to Oct 1 is 2 weeks away from base 2 weeks off
The schedule does vary slightly depending on operational requirements
Other duties as assigned

The ideal candidate brings:

A valid M1 and/or M2 AME license
Experience with CL-215/CL-415 aircraft is an asset
Experience with Garrett Turbine powered aircraft is an asset
Demonstrated experience working on WinAir or other similar maintenance programs
Good organizational skills
Good English, written and spoken
The physical ability to sit or crouch for extended periods
The physical ability to walk and/or stand for extended periods
The physical dexterity to allow working in confined spaces
The ability and willingness to work shift work and able to travel for up to 4 weeks at a time
Have ability to work at heights
Eligible for an Airport Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC), AVOP and ITAR Clearance
Ability obtain a Canadian passport
Hold a valid driver’s license

Babcock is committed to promoting a workforce without boundaries. One that welcomes everyone to contribute to our success regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, or disability, and conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered. If you require accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know how we can assist you.

Babcock Canada acknowledges that the land on which we operate across Canada is the unceded territory of Indigenous Peoples. We are grateful to work, live, and play as guests on these lands and are committed to building meaningful and mutually beneficial relationships with Indigenous Peoples.

This posting is for an existing vacancy

Applicants, please apply online at

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