KF Aerospace is proud to deliver creative aircraft services for corporate, commercial, and military customers worldwide. Launched in 1970 out of British Columbia’s beautiful city of Kelowna, 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.
JOB OVERVIEW
The Manufacturing, Repair & Overhaul Manager, reports to the Senior Manager, Maintenance and has general accountability of all processes, policies and personnel assigned to the Manufacturing, Planning and Repair Shops. Departments include: Manufacturing Planning & Administration Group, Structures Shop, Component Overhaul Shop, Heat Treating, Resistance Welding, Plating Shop, Paint Shop, Composite Shop, & Machine Shop.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Operations
Participates in the development of viable goals and objectives that are consistent with company directivesParticipates in planning, developing, coordinating, and implementing operations, programs, services, activities and/or functions to ensure goals and objectives are achieved and carried outContinually monitors and evaluates operations, programs, services, activities and/or functions of assigned area for effectiveness, efficiency, quality improvement, and compliance with applicable regulationsIdentifies and analyzes problems, deficiencies, and non-compliance within assigned area, making recommendations for taking corrective action to appropriately address themMeets with staff on a regular basis or as necessary to communicate instructions, share information, discuss and assess problems or progress made,



and to cover other pertinent topic and issuesEnsures that necessary reports, correspondence, documentation, administrative actions, files, and records are correctly prepared, completed, maintained, and/or processed, in accordance with applicable guidelines and directivesPerson Responsible for Manufacturing (PRM) – certified by Transport Canada – to oversee the manufacturing of aeronautical products in accordance with Canadian Aviation Regulations & Standards.
Relationships and communication
Develops and maintains direct working relationships with staff members and pertinent external parties to ensure necessary cooperation and supportEffectively communicates with subordinates, in a responsible, authoritative, and tactful mannerProperly exchanges and disseminates necessary information;
keeps pertinent partiesinformed of status of activitiesResponds appropriately to inquiries, requests for assistance, complaints, etc. from departmental staff and external partiesEffectively interacts with TCCA in relation to all KFA Person Responsible for Manufacturing responsibilitiesServes as member of applicable management team(s), appropriately participating in team decision-making and associated activitiesHuman resource and employee relations functions
Interviews applicants and makes appropriate selection recommendations according to applicable laws, rules, policies, procedures, and guidelinesAppropriately assigns work to employees,



considering pertinent factors such as available resources, staff ability, and workloadMonitors and approves staff leave usage while ensuring adequate coverage is maintainedAppropriately reviews, recommends, and/or initiates disciplinary actions according to applicable KFA policies, procedures, and guidelines, carefully considering options availablePolicies, procedures, standards, and guidelines
Appropriately participates in developing, reviewing, revising, recommending, interpreting, and/or maintaining pertinent policies, procedures, and guidelines, ensuring conformity with applicable regulationsEnsures, or works with others to ensure, that pertinent policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines are implemented in an effective and timely mannerKeeps abreast of regulatory, management directives, organizational, or other changes or initiatives that may affect assigned area, analyzes impact, and recommends or takes necessary action to address themReviews and revises all assigned company manuals including procedures, policy, and supplementsTraining
Provides specialized technical assistance and direction to staff, as neededAssures all training is consistent and current, and all policy requirements are metReview staff training requirements based on current equipment and process changesDocumentation, service contracts and reports
Maintains confidentiality of records according to established guidelinesCompletes all forms and documentation in accordance regulations and company policiesWrites concise, accurate and organized reports and correspondence according to established protocolsMaintains files accurately and in proper orderCompletes accurate reports and logs, as required, and submits to the appr

📌 Manager, Manufacturing, Repair (Winnipeg)
🏢 KF Aerospace
📍 Winnipeg