Maintenance Engineers

[inspectionsthatwork]

I have an M1M2 license, both since 2005.
Send me your info, location, etc etc.

John

[hijazi0019]

Do you still have job offer?
I am from Pakistan and I wish to relocate.
If still job exists, I can share my credentials with you.
I have AME License on Airbus A320F and A330 with 09 years of experience out of which 05 years as certifying engineer. If you have any vacancy, please contact me at hijazi.19@gmail.com

[johnwa]

That may have something to do with your location. I would come on rotation or contract, but not full-time. 23 years in Yellowknife 2 vacations. In most cases, engineers get paid way less than when rests on our shoulders, hence wages are the number one driving force why people motivate themself to enter that field - and get disappointed. Even as a contractor, they have the gust paying us 35,00 per hour while full well knowing that this is a business and not employment.
I would say, make a decent offer, take care of travel and logistics would be willing to work away from wife and home.

[Bug_Stomper_01]

That may have something to do with your location. I would come on rotation or contract, but not full-time. 23 years in Yellowknife 2 vacations. In most cases, engineers get paid way less than when rests on our shoulders, hence wages are the number one driving force why people motivate themself to enter that field - and get disappointed. Even as a contractor, they have the gust paying us 35,00 per hour while full well knowing that this is a business and not employment.
I would say, make a decent offer, take care of travel and logistics would be willing to work away from wife and home.

$35/hr contract?!?

[johnwa]

I am almost certain that it is not you or your company that is to blame on the issue. Anyone looking into working for you also will notice that Thunder Bay is a location to be get used to. I have been driving through a few times now and the condition of this town, would not make me move there if I had children to raise. Luckily, I dont. So I might be interested.

[ilndflyers1]

I need AMEs M2 for either Grimsby or Buttonville or both for my AMO taking care of Cessna 150, 152, 172, PA28 and Seneca airplanes. Unlicensed will be considered pending experience level. Please email us at Larry.airpartners@gmail.com for further information.
Thanks

[1ajs]

anyone deal with runway lights have tips for troubleshooting and finding bad power packs?

and strobes?

dealing with stuff that hasnt been maintained in 10+yrs and its starting to flake

like are the pits with lids supposed to be berried that have the power transformers and plugs in them?
just dug them all up as the runway lights here quit found one unpluged after pumping the water out

doesnt seem to be any spec out there on any of this stuff

[Bug_Stomper_01]

anyone deal with runway lights have tips for troubleshooting and finding bad power packs?

and strobes?

dealing with stuff that hasnt been maintained in 10+yrs and its starting to flake

like are the pits with lids supposed to be berried that have the power transformers and plugs in them?
just dug them all up as the runway lights here quit found one unpluged after pumping the water out

doesnt seem to be any spec out there on any of this stuff

This has nothing to do with ame’s, you should start a new topic for airfield maintaining etc

[1ajs]

said maintenance thought was the place to ask

[Bug_Stomper_01]

said maintenance thought was the place to ask

You’re close lol maybe start a new thread in general comments about airfield maintenance? I’m sure someone out there will know someone that does it.

[Bug_Stomper_01]

Necropost. Everyone should read this thread front to back that’s thinking about being an AME in Canada.

Stomper

[PitchLink]

Good read lol

[-42]

The constant ads fro AME’s, AME’s “without a licence”,(whatever that means, Journeymen AME’s, and just plain heartbeats makes me wonder. What is happening in aviation? Is it expanding? Are people quitting in droves? What is going on in the biz these days? Desperation? Enquiring minds want to know. Seems to be from all the usual bottom feeders plus the odd midwater feeder.

[Pat Richard]

Im curious also.

Contract offers arenot even what they were 10 years ago, in either quality or quantity, yet almost anybody I talk to goes on about how shorthanded they are and you see the same ad's repeated here.

[johnwa]

Companies in general are just like us, they don't want to mess with you. They might need you again soon.

[MrFixit]

From what I understand is covid really pushed back aviation and a lot of licensed AMEs retired.. now us students are having a very hard time finding apprenticeships that aren't 4000km+ away. It's a bit daunting really.

[Tantrum1]

From what I understand is covid really pushed back aviation and a lot of licensed AMEs retired.. now us students are having a very hard time finding apprenticeships that aren't 4000km+ away. It's a bit daunting really.

MrFixit.... You aren't wrong. To be honest tho its been my experience that not many of us that come into this profession getting to pick where they start. I know I didn't. I love aviation and enjoy cranking wrenches. When I got into the business, in 97-98. I had to move from Atlantic Canada to northern Saskatchewan! Was it never racking! ABSOLUTELY! However I am eternally grateful for the experience and the friends and contacts i made. The experience of working for a small commuter airline was invaluable! Is it hard slugging it out? ALWAYS. We had 7-8ish mechanics for 22 airplanes. WOW did I learn alot! and after 1 year, I had enough experience to have my pick of jobs as an apprentice. I've even been lucky enough to work my way back home, and am currently living and working in my home town.

My best advice that I can give, is this. Yes this profession is a challenge and exciting, it has its ups and downs. Is it rewarding, ABSOLUTELY. I have been blessed in my career that as an M1/M2 AME, to have been sent all over Canada, the US, Caribbean, and Europe all in my duties. Take the first opportunity you can to get your foot in the door. It my be a shit job, but other employers will give you way more consideration if you have experience.

Again thats just my advice, and is only worth what you paid for it.... LOL good luck with your search! Maybe our paths will cross some day!

[Bug_Stomper_01]

From what I understand is covid really pushed back aviation and a lot of licensed AMEs retired.. now us students are having a very hard time finding apprenticeships that aren't 4000km+ away. It's a bit daunting really.

MrFixit.... You aren't wrong. To be honest tho its been my experience that not many of us that come into this profession getting to pick where they start. I know I didn't. I love aviation and enjoy cranking wrenches. When I got into the business, in 97-98. I had to move from Atlantic Canada to northern Saskatchewan! Was it never racking! ABSOLUTELY! However I am eternally grateful for the experience and the friends and contacts i made. The experience of working for a small commuter airline was invaluable! Is it hard slugging it out? ALWAYS. We had 7-8ish mechanics for 22 airplanes. WOW did I learn alot! and after 1 year, I had enough experience to have my pick of jobs as an apprentice. I've even been lucky enough to work my way back home, and am currently living and working in my home town.

My best advice that I can give, is this. Yes this profession is a challenge and exciting, it has its ups and downs. Is it rewarding, ABSOLUTELY. I have been blessed in my career that as an M1/M2 AME, to have been sent all over Canada, the US, Caribbean, and Europe all in my duties. Take the first opportunity you can to get your foot in the door. It my be a shit job, but other employers will give you way more consideration if you have experience.

Again thats just my advice, and is only worth what you paid for it.... LOL good luck with your search! Maybe our paths will cross some day!

Atlantic Canada is the only place affordable to live as an AME I Canada anymore. Wages are coming up but not to what they should be. Realistically ames haven’t seen significant rate increases in over thirty years. Hence why no one wants to do this crap anymore.