Job Title: Aircraft Mechanic – Q400 Heavy Maintenance & Conversion

Job Description

This long-term, full-time contract role focuses on Q400 heavy maintenance and aircraft conversion to aerial firefighting configuration. You’ll perform mechanical maintenance and inspections on Dash 8 and other regional turboprop aircraft in a collaborative, year-round environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform heavy and line maintenance on Q400, Dash 8, and regional turboprop aircraft
• Support Q400 aerial firefighting conversion programs
• Complete mechanical tasks including engine checks, wheel/brake changes, structural inspections, and repairs
• Troubleshoot mechanical systems and basic electrical/avionics issues
• Sign off work within scope using M2 license and Q400 endorsement
• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and follow safety, quality, and human factors standards
• Work independently and collaboratively with structures, avionics, and maintenance teams
• Support multiple facilities and projects as required; occasional Saturday overtime

Required Qualifications

• Valid AME M2 license (held for a minimum of 3 years)
• 2+ years heavy maintenance experience on regional or transport aircraft
• Q400 endorsement with hands-on Dash 8 Q400 experience
• Current Human Factors certification (2024 or newer)
• Ability to read and interpret aircraft maintenance manuals and technical drawings

Compensation & Allowances (Incorporated Contractor)

• Hourly Rate: $53.80/hr
• AME S licensed with ACA: up to $58.00/hr
• Daily Rate: $75 per day worked
• Living Out Allowance (LOA): $2,000/month
• Equivalent to $461.53/week
• Travel Reimbursement (Flying): Up to $720 one-way
• Driving Mileage: Up to 1,000 km at CRA rate ($0.72/km)
• Travel Allowance Hours (to BC):
• Up to 10 hours at start and end of contract (20 hours total), paid at contractor rate
• Tools: Required by contractor
• Payroll: Weekly pay (Sunday–Saturday payroll cycle)

Work Environment

Busy hangar environment supporting Q400 and Dash 8 aircraft, working alongside multidisciplinary maintenance teams. Exposure to heavy maintenance, conversions, repairs, and limited avionics-related tasks.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Abbotsford, BC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $53.30 - $56.38/hr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Abbotsford,BC.

À propos d'Aerotek:

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.

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.

La société souscrit au principe d’égalité d’accès à l’emploi et examinera toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, de l’origine nationale, du statut de vétéran, de handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité de genre, de l’information génétique ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

About Aerotek:

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.

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

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.