17 Oct
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KF Aerospace
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Quebec City
17 Oct
KF Aerospace
Quebec City
Salary Range: $102,500.00 To $128,000.00 AnnuallyWe’re all about the craft.KF Aerospace is proud to deliver innovative aircraft solutions for corporate, commercial and military customers in Canada and worldwide. Launched 55 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 a 1,200 strong, highly skilled individuals. Our passion for our craft fuels every project we touch.The Future Aircrew Training (FAc T) 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 Sky Alyne Team, KF Aerospace will operate an Acceptable Technical Organization (ATO) acting as the Military Type Certificate Holder for the five fleets of training aircraft.JOB OVERVIEWThe qualified individual will support the FAc T Head of Engineering within the FAc T ATO by performing continuing airworthiness activities for their respective aircraft fleet including risk management, configuration management, maintenance program management, design change management, in-service monitoring and technical problem resolution. During the transition-in of the FAc T Program, the Fleet Engineer will be responsible for managing the military Release to Service (RTS) of the aircraft fleet. This will require coordination with the other members of the Sky Alyne FAc T team, the aircraft OEM and the DND Airworthiness Regulator to meet all the requirements for Technical, Operational and Investigative Airworthiness Clearance in accordance with the DND Airworthiness Program.This position is based in the capital city of Canada:
Ottawa, ONDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESTransition/Development PhaseLead the development of an Airworthiness Clearance (AWC) Plan liaising with the FAc T Head of Engineering, other Fleet Engineers, the DND Technical Airworthiness Authority (TAA), and the aircraft and engine Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)Track and manage activities within the AWC Plan through to Release to Service for the applicable fleet including tracking of data deliverables, action items, risks, and issues. Coordinate efforts between multiple agencies. Represent technical and airworthiness aspects for the fleet on the Aircraft Integrated Product team (IPT)Establish and manage the fleet’s Design Support Network (DSN) including aircraft and engine OEMs, other major component OEMs as applicable.Support the Integrated Test Team (ITT) in the development and execution of the Aircraft Integrated Test Program (AITP) to include all required certification testing, Engineering Test and Evaluation and Operational Test and Evaluation.Assist in the development of the Engineering Process Manual (EPM)
for the FAc T ATOCoordinate development and delivery of applicable contract deliverablesSupport aircraft acquisition and acceptance activities as requiredIn Service PhaseExecute military Type Certificate Holder responsibilities in accordance with the EPMGrant Technical Airworthiness Clearance (TAC)Process requests for flight authority/flight permitsManage the Design Support NetworkConfiguration ManagementAirworthiness Risk ManagementDesign Change ManagementEngineering Support to AMOMaintenance Program ManagementIn Service MonitoringTrack and manage fleet technical and airworthiness issues through to resolution involving the AMO, the SDE, the KF Aerospace ADO, the TAA, the OAA as appropriateTrack and manage technical projects such as aircraft design changesProvide required reports to the SDE including In Service Monitoring, annual airworthiness reports, service difficulties, fleet performance reports and others as requiredOversee strategic level fleet planning to ensure the fleet availability continues to meet the requirements of the operationReview and take appropriate action on Reliability and Maintainability reportsCoordinate and prioritize activities of the Planners, the Technical Specialists, and the data analysts to maximize the fleet availability for the flying programREQUIREMENTSDegree in Engineering (applicable discipline) or have the equivalent knowledge or experienceMinimum seven years of experience in the technical support of aircraft in a live flying operationPrevious experience working within the DND Airworthiness Program would be considered an assetWilling to work extra hours when requiredAble to work independently in an office environmentExperience with MS Office necessaryEngineering project management experience is necessaryBENEFITSFull-Time staff perks include (but are not limited to):Relocation support from anywhere in CanadaEmployee & Family Assistance ProgramVirtual, 24/7 on-call medical careBonus program based on organizational performancePaid vacation and personal time offExtended Health and DentalShort & Long-Term Disability InsuranceHealth Spending
📌 Aircraft Fleet Engineer (Quebec City)
🏢 KF Aerospace
📍 Quebec City