Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer- Avionics Shift Lead
Hamilton Base, Hamilton, ON, CA

15 days ago Requisition ID: 1945

Salary Range: $47.94 To $55.04 Hourly

Note: $2,500 Signing Bonus for Licensed AMEs & Earn $2,500 per Endorsement (up to 5).

We’re all about the craft.

KF Aerospace is proud to deliver innovative aircraft services for corporate, commercial and military customers worldwide. Launched in 1970 out of British Columbia’s beautiful Okanagan Valley, KF has grown to specialize in a wide range of aviation services including maintenance and modifications, cargo operations, military pilot training and aircraft leasing. With facilities across Canada, KF is home to a 1,200 strong, highly skilled workforce. Our passion for our craft fuels every project we touch.

WE’RE GROWING IN HAMILTON!
Location: YHM 9500 Airport Road, Mount Hope (Hamilton), Ontario Canada L0R 1W0

JOB OVERVIEW
The Shift Lead is a front-line crew leader with a proven technical background and is responsible to supervise a crew in fulfilling project requirements. The Shift Lead is expected to demonstrate effective and efficient crew leadership, project management skills, customer service orientation, and technical proficiency.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The AME-E is expected to be able to demonstrate his/her capability to understand and perform the following functions under minimal supervision:

Technical

Accurately identify, obtain, use and test appropriate tools for the jobs. Able to make recommendations as to effectiveness of tools available.

Complete daily inspection

Receive and depart aircraft

Perform component changes

Familiar with and capable of safely operating all ground equipment

Familiar with functional operation of all aircraft systems (Avionics, Electrical, Flight Control, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, etc.)

Able to troubleshoot aircraft systems in a timely manner

Explicit up log book snags

Perform independent critical and non-critical systems checks

Able to release aircraft for flight

Supervision and Developing Others

Planning, organizing,



prioritizing and assigning work

Ensuring quality and quantity of crew’s work

Ensuring accurate use of time cards and project numbers.

Ensuring time keeping information is accurate and current

Ensuring maintenance mechanics are provided with training and development in the areas of Safety, Documentation and Project Maintenance

Creating and maintaining a positive work environment.

Providing coaching and feedback to employees, addressing employee performance issues and conducting performance appraisals.

Supporting employees in conflict resolution

Supporting employees in effective team interaction and personal growth.

Keeping employees informed regarding company developments

Conducting interview process of new hires when required.

Working with HR on discipline issues.

Safety

Ensuring safe work practices, policies and procedures are followed including compliance with personal protective equipment requirements

Understanding and applying the Risk Management System

Maintaining good housekeeping standards

Understanding and applying safe handling practices with the aircraft

Ensuring crew has all required safety training including equipment operation

Actively seeking opportunities to improve the safety of the crew

Project Management

Understanding and applying project management skills to track progress and make adjustments as required in consultation with project coordinator.

Conducting crew meetings to inform and update the crew as to the status of the project and other relevant information. Involve the crew in problem solving and trouble shooting.

Initiating interdepartmental,



cross shift or intra-trade communication to ensure project moves ahead according to schedule

Dealing with customer reps and ensuring positive customer relations

Other
May be required at times to act as Project Supervisor

Tool Control

Complies with the KF Tool Control policy found in Production Manual Section 10-1

REQUIREMENTS
Certification & Experience

Transport Canada 'E' license

The AME-E has a minimum of 2+ year’s experience

Skills

Positive attitude and strong work ethic

Willing to take initiative

Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to learn and understand KF organizational systems and workflow

Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team

Good oral and written communication skills

Able to effectively train apprentices and lead the crew as required

Basic computer skills and familiarity with Intranet

Willing to pursue type endorsements with recommendation of Shift Lead

Willing to pursue additional company training as required

Thorough understanding of Transport Canada regulations

Working knowledge of the types of aircraft supported by KF

Performance Record

Skilled conduct and attitude

Up to date technical training records

Attendance/reliability above company average

DIRECT SUPERVISION
Up to 9 AME’s, AME apprentices and contractors

Works DIRECTLY with:

Hangar Operations Manager

Project Supervisor

Hangar Planner

Hangar Support Supervisor

Customer Representative

Other

Must be physically fit

Flexibility to work any type of shift

Transport Canada Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (with at least 2 years of experience) shift leads start at $47.94 hourly wage. Plus an additional ACA pay(up to $4.50/hr)

BENEFITS

Relocation Assistance

Medical and Dental Coverage

Health Spending Account

Personal Spending Account

Disability, Critical Illness, and Life Insurance

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Employee Pension

Personal Time Off and much more

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📌 Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer- Avionics Shift Lead (Ontario)
🏢 KF Aerospace
📍 Ontario