Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Avionics

L3Harris (jobs.l3harris.com) · Ottawa, ON, Canada · First seen 2026-11-05

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Avionics-licensed AME role at Ottawa International Airport (YOW) supporting the CC330 Husky fleet on a rotation shift, with worldwide travel to aircraft.

Requires a Transport Canada AME E license with A330 qualifications and a minimum of 5 years on A330 aircraft.

Eligibility required: Controlled Goods Program registration, ability to obtain and maintain Government of Canada Reliability status and Secret Level 2/NATO Secret clearance, and ITAR eligibility.

Posted pay is $44.82–$58.60 per hour (CAD assumed from Canadian location).

From the posting
locations
ATS location: Ottawa, ON, Canada
workplace
Ottawa International Airport (YOW)
security clearance
Secret Level 2/NATO Secret security clearance
salary
Between $44.82 - $58.60 per hour
job function
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) - Avionics
role family
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) - Avionics
skills
Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
skills
have qualifications on A330 heavy aircraft
years experience min
Minimum of 5 years experience on A330 aircraft
actionable
Ability to travel on board to aircraft to service and carry out repairs as needed throughout the world
scam risk
This job is for an existing vacancy

Job description

Job Title: Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) - Avionics

Job Location: Ottawa, ON - Ottawa International Airport (YOW)

Job Schedule: Rotation Shift

Compensation Range : Between $44.82 - $58.60 per hour

As an avionics licenced AME, you will have an exclusive opportunity to contribute to the support of the Canadian government’s CC330 Husky fleet operating as a new strategic tanker transport capability (STTC), troops/passengers movements and VVIP travels. VVIP include the royal family, the governor general and our prime minister.

You will have several opportunities to travel the world as a flyer with generous compensation.

Essential Functions:

Reporting to the Operations Supervisor, the Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME E) will perform work and be ready to sign a Maintenance Release for their work. The employee shall be the holder of a Transport Canada AME license, appropriately rated. The AME shall have demonstrated acceptable levels of knowledge of the AMO and its Quality Program and have been issued an ACA Authorization to sign a maintenance release in respect to work performed on aeronautical products. Their duties include but are not limited to:

- Performance of work, up to and including certification with approved processes;

- Reporting any un-airworthy conditions discovered (including challenging working conditions);

- Utilizing certified/calibrated standard measuring and test equipment;

- Familiarization with L3 MAS Policies and Processes;

- Marshalling, fueling and towing of aircraft;

- Maintaining a clean work area;

- Assuming responsibility for his work as indicated by his signature/stamp;

- Performing duties such as repair, modification and maintenance of aircraft in accordance with approved maintenance procedures;

- Familiarization of the MPM and related processes;

- Adhere to the Occupational Health and Safety regulations at all times;

- Ability to travel on board to aircraft to service and carry out repairs as needed throughout the world;

- Complete all assigned training and tasks on time; and

- Participating in the Safety Management System Program Committee on Aircraft, if requested.

Qualifications:

- You must hold an AME E license and have qualifications on A330 heavy aircraft;

- Minimum of 5 years experience on A330 aircraft;

- Have a positive attitude and be able to work well in a team environment;

- Ability to be productive and multi-task in a demanding work environment;

- Excellent written and verbal Communication Skills;

- Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Eligibility Criteria:

- Must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program;

- Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a government of Canada Reliability status and Secret Level 2/NATO Secret security clearance;

- Must be eligible to meet the requirements for U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

L3Harris is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to treating all of its employees and job applicants with respect and dignity and to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination. Anyone applying for a position will be considered without regard to the following: race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, nationality, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability, citizenship status, or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered, or any other characteristic that is protected by applicable human rights legislation.

L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and background checks, in accordance with applicable law. Such results are only accessible and viewed by individuals at L3Harris who have direct responsibility in the hiring process. If you fail to report for a drug and alcohol test, refuse to undergo such test or test positive for the presence of drugs or alcohol, the hiring process may be concluded or your offer of employment may be rescinded, in L3Harris’ sole discretion.

This job is for an existing vacancy

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