Aircraft Component Shop Apprentice

Essential Responsibilities

• Assists with the inspection, disassembly, cleaning, repair, assembly, and testing of aircraft components under the direction of the Component Shop Manager

• Performs component maintenance tasks as assigned by the Component Shop Manager

• Conducts all work in accordance with approved maintenance manuals, component maintenance manuals (CMMs), and applicable standards of airworthiness

• Accurately completes all required maintenance documentation, task cards, and component records prior to submission

• Ensures all applicable maintenance alerts, service bulletins, and internal memos are read, understood, and complied with

• Identifies potential defects, unserviceable conditions, or Service Difficulty Report (SDR) situations and reports them to the Component Shop Manager

• Assists with troubleshooting component discrepancies to determine an appropriate course of rectification

• Supports parts identification, tagging, segregation, and traceability in accordance with regulatory and company requirements

• Maintains a clean, organized, and safe component shop and work area

• Assists licensed AMEs with component testing, rigging, measurements, and inspections as required

• May assist with basic sheet metal, composite, or electrical component tasks under supervision, where applicable

• Performs other related duties as assigned in support of component shop operations

Qualifications:  

• Possess Transport Canada AME M Training Diploma.  

• Previous hands-on line experience on aircraft in the Summit Helicopters fleet preferred. 

• Hold a valid Canadian Passport and possess a valid driver's license  

• Ability to take direction and learn quickly 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills 

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, as well as work independently 

• Flexibility to work shifts including afternoons and weekends 

Additional Information

Summit Helicopters, a member of the Ledcor Group of Companies, delivers helicopter aviation solutions with one of the largest and most diverse fleets in the industry. Learn more at

Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers, Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. For more information about Ledcor's Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page. Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email.