APPRENTICE - AVIONICS
Sunwest Aviation Ltd. is the leading Western Canadian operator of jet and turboprop charter aircraft. Our jet fleet consists of 17 aircraft: 1 Falcon 900EX, 1 Challenger 604, 2 Hawker 800A, 2 Gulfstream 150, 2 Lear 55, 4 Lear 45, 2 Lear 35; 1 Citation V Ultra (C560) and 2 Citation Sovereign (C680). We also have a fleet of 23 turboprop/piston aircraft including: 5 Beech 1900D, 4 Metro 23, 2 Metro II, 4 King Air B200, 1 King Air B350, 2 Cessna C208, 1 Cessna C208B, and 4 Piper Chieftain. Based on our fleet diversity, Sunwest is able to offer excellent opportunity for advancement. With over twenty years of safe operation, we have established a solid reputation in the aviation industry. Operating from a mod-ern facility in Calgary, our aircraft are available for charter to thousands of destinations not served by scheduled airlines.
We currently have an opportunity available for APPRENTICE - AVIONICS. Reporting to the Production Manager, this position is responsible for performing the duties and responsibili-ties which include, but are not limited to, the following:
Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist Engineers in providing sound maintenance to Sunwest and customer aircraft fleet.
- Personal responsibility to workplace safety and active involvement with team members ensuring use of safe work practices.
- Adhere to the safety accountabilities as per Sunwest’s Safety Management System manual.
- Thorough familiarity with safety requirements and practice safe work habits
Active involvement with the HITS system.
- Assist Engineers with aircraft return to service in accordance with (IAW) Sunwest policy manuals and CARs.
- Liaise with engineers and provide assistance with aircraft inspection projects.
- Assist with maintenance of aircraft electronic systems and equipment, including communications, navigation, and autopilot equipment.
- Assist Engineers in inspecting and testing aircraft electrical and avionics related systems to ensure they are in proper working order.
- Assist with inspection, testing, repair, and certification of avionics components as allowed by the MCM.
- Assist with diagnosing electrical malfunctions or other related problems in the aircraft as per technical manuals, engineering drawings or blueprints.
- Assist in disassembling aircraft systems and remove defective components.
- Assemble and/or install replacement electronic components as per technical manuals, drawings, or blueprints.
- Communicate daily shop/ work task status with Crew Chief.
- Report problems to Engineers so action can be taken to rectify them.
- Record problems and the action taken to rectify them, maintaining an accurate record of the maintenance history of the aircraft.
- Work away from base to support aircraft rescue or inspection as required.
- Assist engineers in liaising with vendor/ technical support teams regarding engineering/ repair data procurement and implementation.
- Technical records and other maintenance related research as required.
- Complete aircraft configuration changes when required.
- Operate and maintain ground service equipment and tooling.
- Work with crew chief to complete Service Difficulty Reports when required.
- Maintain shop and personal tool control in accordance with the General Procedures Manual, and ensure personal toolbox is clean and organized.
- Assist with aircraft movement and wing walking.
- Ensure all required training is complete and up to date.
- Keep workplace clean and organized.
- Demonstrate professionalism and respect in the workplace.
- Other related duties as assigned by the Crew Chief.
The successful candidate should possess the following qualifications and competen-cies. In addition personality profiling will be required of all candidates granted an interview for this position.
Qualifications, Experience and Competencies:
- Transport Canada approved Avionics and Electronics Technology Program or Approved ICS correspondence.
- Ability to maintain a Restricted Airside Identification Card.
Radio Licence
- Ability to refer to and follow technical manuals, written in terse abbreviated language.
- Must be able to read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints.
- Diagnostic skills requiring sound knowledge of aircraft electrical and avionics systems, and basic applied mechanics.
- Have a good understanding of CAR’s
Basic computer literacy and ability to work with Microsoft Office and Outlook.
- Mechanical aptitude is a necessity.
- Good literacy and numerical skills.
- Problem solving skills are critical in handling challenging and complex aircraft system snags.
- Mechanical aptitude is a necessity.
- Good literacy and numerical skills.
- Problem solving skills are critical in handling challenging and complex aircraft system snags.
Term of Employment: Full-time
Location: Calgary
Position Shift: to be determined
Competition Deadline: 2026-02-08
Date Posted: 2025-12-23
Sunwest offers a competitive, performance-based salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including dental, extended health, life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, an Employee & Family Assistance Program, and Group RRSP plan matching. Offering a safe, diverse and innovative environment, Sunwest is respected for integrity and is committed to taking care of our customers, our employ-ees, our partners and our community.
Sunwest Aviation is committed to employment equity and will consider the qualifications, education, knowledge and experi-ence of all candidates. We encourage all candidates to apply and the most qualified candidate will be offered the position.
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