PAL Aerospace is proud to partner with SkyAlyne , the prime contractor for theFuture Aircrew Training ( FAcT ) Program —Canada’s next-generation training initiative for theRoyal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). This transformative program will redefine how Canada trains its pilots,Air Combat Systems Officers (ACSOs), andAirborne Electronic Sensor Operators (AES Ops)through a powerful blend of live flying, advanced simulation, and classroom instruction.

At PAL Aerospace , you’ll be part of a team where your expertise is valued, your career development is supported, and your contributions will have a lasting impact.

This role will report to the Vice President of Systems Engineering from any of our offices in Ottawa ON, Vaughan ON, Halifax NS, or St. John’s NL .

The Configuration Management Specialist will work closely with the Programs, Engineering, Systems Engineering & Integration, Technical Services, IT, Supply Chain Management, and other non-technical PAL departments like Human Resources and Security to establish a baseline and maintain the configuration of the assets and services during program execution.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining configuration systems for Programs, ensuring processes and procedures are well documented, and internal training has been developed, including defining/updating Configuration Management Processes and Procedures.
- Manage and maintain the technical configuration baselines for aircraft, mission systems, software, support equipment, and associated technical data across development, modification, deployment, product management, and in-service sustainment.
- Maintain the product breakdown structure (PBS) and controlled configuration items (CIs),



including hardware, software, firmware, interfaces, documents, and support data; establish unique identifiers, hierarchy, and baseline release rules.
- Support change impact analysis as part of the larger PAL Aerospace change management processes.
- Manage Configuration Control Boards (CCB) and enact changes as directed.
- Manage approved/released design and airworthiness data under configuration control, including drawings, specifications, ICDs, software version descriptions, manuals, ICA/AFMS supplements as applicable, and compliance evidence packages.
- Coordinate CM requirements with suppliers and subcontractors, including contractual flow down, baseline data acceptance, and incorporation of supplier changes into the PAL-controlled baseline.
- Plan and conduct configuration verification and audits, including functional/physical configuration audits, data audits, implementation audits, and re-baselining after modification, technical refresh , or service-life extension activities.
- Provide authoritative configuration status accounting and metrics to leadership, programs, engineering, systems, maintenance, and customers, including change aging, audit closure, baseline accuracy, and fleet embodiment status.
- Review and recommend CM tools, in addition to processes, procedures, etc.




- Ensure training and mentoring is provided to the organization on the Program’s CM services, concepts, policies, and procedures.
- Contribute to PAL’s QA and Technical Records processes.
- Support continuous improvement of processes.
- Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

- 10+ years' experience in aerospace, engineering, or related field where configuration control is tightly managed.
- 5+ years' experience working in an Engineering or technical design setting.
- 5+ years’ experience in aerospace industry, knowledge of aircraft systems.
- Demonstrated knowledge of CM standards and systems engineering practice (e.g., INCOSE), including ISO 10007, SAE/EIA-649 family, and the five CM functions.
- Working knowledge of civil/military airworthiness change processes, especially Transport Canada CAR 521 and equivalent FAA/EASA Part 21 concepts for design changes and ICA.
- Experience controlling aircraft and mission-system baselines, including requirements, interfaces, drawings, software versions, part numbers, serial effectivity, and technical publications.
- Experience leading or facilitating CCBs and configuration audits in a cross-functional environment involving engineering, programs, quality, logistics, supply chain, and operations/maintenance.
- Experience with multi-disciplinary, high-performing system or product development teams.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in dealing with clients, internal and external stakeholders, senior management, and staff including both technical and non-technical individuals.
- Working knowledge of ISO 10007 is an asset.
- Desirable experience with AS9100/quality-system familiarity and documented-inf

📌 Configuration Management Specialist (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 PAL Airlines
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality