Now Hiring: Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (AME)

Bell 407 / Bell 206L
Full-Time or Contract

📍 Location: Head Base – Thunder Bay, ON
✈️ Touring Positions Available

About the Opportunity

Are you looking for an exciting next step in your career in the helicopter industry?

Wisk Air Helicopters is a leading helicopter transportation and charter company supporting some of Canada’s most dynamic and essential operations. Our work spans powerline construction, mineral exploration, emergency response, wildfire suppression, and year-round infrastructure projects across the Far North — including the ongoing development of the Ring of Fire.

With our head office based in Thunder Bay, Wisk Air is ideally positioned to support Northern Ontario’s growing development sector. Thunder Bay is emerging as a key business and logistics hub, offering affordable housing, a strong aviation community, and an excellent quality of life compared to many southern markets.

As Northern development accelerates, Thunder Bay is poised to become “the next Calgary” for this regions resource and infrastructure activity — and Wisk Air is proud to be at the forefront of that growth.

If you’re looking to be part of meaningful work that supports the future of Northwestern Ontario, we’d love to hear from you. Give us a call to learn more about Wisk Air Helicopters, Thunder Bay, and the opportunities ahead.

Wisk Air is seeking Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (Light and Intermediate) to support ongoing and upcoming projects in Northern Ontario. With a fleet of Bell 412s, 407s, and 206s we provide safe and reliable service across Canada. This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy field work, variety, and well-maintained aircraft, while being part of a tight-knit, professional team.

Come join our team and help shape the future of aviation in the North.

Key Responsibilities Reporting to the Chief Engineer or Shop Manager, responsibilities include:

• Planning and performing scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance
• Troubleshooting and repairing structural, mechanical, hydraulic, and avionics systems in accordance with approved maintenance manuals and procedures
• Ensuring all replacement parts are properly inspected, certified, and documented prior to installation
• Supporting aircraft in both hangar and field environments, including travel to remote work sites
• Maintaining accurate technical records and ensuring regulatory compliance
• Assisting with hangar organization, tooling control, and general housekeeping
• Performing other related duties as assigned

Qualifications & Assets

Required:

• Valid Transport Canada AME Licence (M1 and/or M2)
• Legal right to work in Canada (no sponsorship available)
• Strong troubleshooting skills and attention to detail
• Professional attitude with a strong work ethic
• Ability to work shift schedules and overtime when operationally required

Assets (not mandatory):

• Bell 407 and/or Bell 206L ACA
• Bell 412 ACA
• RR M250-C47B and/or Pratt & Whitney PT6T-3/6 engine courses
• RASS experience

What We Offer

• Competitive wages and compensation packages
• Flight pay incentive
• Full-time or contract flexibility
• Supportive management and a respectful, safety-driven work culture
• Opportunities for training, ACA advancement, and long-term career growth
• Diverse and interesting operations supporting key infrastructure projects across Northern Ontario
• A company that values its engineers and invests in their success

Interested?

We’d love to connect and share more about what it’s like to work at Wisk Air Helicopters.

📞 Office: 807-475-4510 or 1-800-579-4510
📧 Email: careers@wiskair.com | kevin@wiskair.com
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