Salary Range: $133,003.00 To $166,254.00 Annually
We’re all about the craft.
KF Aerospace is proud to deliver innovative aircraft solutions for corporate, commercial and military customers worldwide. Launched 50 years ago out of Canada’s Okanagan Valley, KF has grown to specialize in a wide range of aviation services including maintenance and modifications, air cargo operations, military pilot training and aircraft leasing. With facilities across Canada, KF is home to over 1,100 strong, highly skilled individuals. Our passion for our craft fuels every project we touch.
The Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) Program is an aircrew training program to prepare pilots, Air Combat Systems Operators, and Airborne Electronic Sensor Operators to meet the future aerospace requirements of the Royal Canadian Air Force. As part of the SkyAlyne Team, KF Aerospace will operate an Acceptable Technical Organization (ATO) acting as the Military Type Certificate Holder for the five fleets of training aircraft, manage flight operations and dispatch in Southport, MB, provide maintenance, repair, and overhaul services (MRO) on the CT145 Expeditor II (KA260), and provide Contracted Qualified Flight Instructors (CQFI) and training services for the AFT-ME program
JOB OVERVIEW The ME Training Transition Manager is responsible for the successful implementation of the FAcT AFT-ME and AFT-RW Training Systems which includes the flying operations and Ground Based Training Systems (GBTS) systems, the design and administration of the course critique program, direction of the implementation of courseware changes, coordination of staff training requirements, and ensuring that the Training Information Management System (TIMS) and Ground-Based Training Devices are integrated and various training programs are supported. This also includes the supervision, guidance, and development of Training Administrators to ensure effective scheduling and maintenance of student, instructor and course administration information within the entire Flight Operations system.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Training Transition Manager position will be responsible for the following key areas:
Day to day performance of Training Administrators
Training Administrators are properly trained in the use of the Learning Management System (LMS) in support of training
Work schedules for Training Administrators are administered
Assist with the completion of annual performance reviews
Standard Operating Procedures and checklists are maintained
Resources are being managed to meet deadlines
Assist with the troubleshooting of training administration problems and develop, communicate and implement resolutions
Training Administration Coordinate the training requirements for new hires, and provide ongoing individual and group training




Create course critique and training survey questions and forms
Develop procedures and design workflows for implementing course critiques and the training survey program for all training, for students and instructors
Provide end of training summary reports to flight operations staff
Ensure that the FAcT AFT-ME course critique program and training survey program meets contractual requirements
Assist the QA Manager with survey administration in support of the QA plan, and participate in training improvement meetings
Ensure Training Administrator Lead is providing adequate support for Student Services: Creation and data entry of student, assignment of username/password, scheme, and training serial
Distribution of course welcome notification, joining instructions, and pre-course surveys
Data entry for student attributes; photograph
Change of student disposition and notification to outside agencies when required
QA for student training records on completion of course
Removal of student training records after five years for those not involved in review of redress

Ensure Training Administrator Lead is providing adequate support for instructor/administrator services: Creation and data entry for instructors and administrators
Username/password, scheme, and workgroup assignment
Data entry for personal attributes; photograph
Change of disposition when required
Support for course administration to include
Creation and maintenance of training serial templates for all TPs, including access to versioned courseware
Creation and adjustment of schedule training serials
Creation and maintenance of student currencies

Ensure that ME ground school training programs are being managed for serials prior to commencement of flying activities including: Coordinate conflict resolution with training supervisors
Modify ground training activities as required to meet training requirements

Ensure adequate support is being provided for training administration: Creation and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures for training administration
Creation and maintenance of instructor currencies, qualifications and requirements
Adjusting instructor schemes and currencies as required
Create and maintain Knowledge Base and ensure that proper viewing privileges are assigned to schemes/individuals




Maintenance of courseware and version integrity in the LMS and ensure that students are provided the correct courseware version
Creation and management of forms and templates
Creation and maintenance of workflows within TIMS
Creation and maintenance of regularly used reports and ad hoc reports
Creation and maintenance of training packages for TIMS and LMS, as applicable for students, instructors, supervisors and administrators
Provision of training for new staff as directed by the GBTS Manager.
Creation and maintenance of on-line help resources for TIMS and LMS.
Provision of assistance to users during normal working hours and TIMS and LMS related issues.
Maintenance and control of individual access and privileges in TIMS and LMS for access to edit, add and delete content and media.
Creation and management of user access to development server for Subject Matter Expert and courseware developers.
Be prepared and be capable to back-up flight operations when required

REQUIREMENTS Ability to achieve the RCAF qualification as a CQFI Previous military experience as an RCAF B Category QFI
Previous experience instructing on RCAF RW and ME training aircraft
Previous experience in an RCAF leadership and staff officer role

Post-Secondary schooling in education or administration preferred
Strong computer skills with: Experience in database applications
Proficient in Word
Proficient Excel skills

Previous military experience or ability to adapt to military-style protocols
Highly organized and able to function in a dynamic workplace
Detail oriented and takes pride in accuracy
Experience with AFT-RW considered an asset
Strong problem-solving ability
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance through DND. This will require a detailed personal history application along with fingerprinting
LOCATION This position is located in Southport, MB. Hybrid work options available after the probationary period. Occasional travel is required, mostly to our head office in Ottawa, ON.
BENEFITS Full-Time staff benefits include (but are not limited to):
Health and Dental
Short & Long-Term Disability
Health Spending Account
Personal Spending Account
Personal time off
The opportunity to bank overtime
Pension matching plan and voluntary RRSP
Employee & Family Assistance Program
A bonus program based on organizational performance
SALARY The wage band is Level 17, $133.003 to $166,254 with annual premiums of $15,000 upon achieving a CQFI flying category and $10,000 for having previous military experience. The expertise and technical skill level of the candidate is assessed during the selection process for placement within the band. Note: The salary range maximum signifies full job knowledge.

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📌 FAcT Transition-in Manager (Manitoba)
🏢 KF Aerospace
📍 Manitoba