Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Structures Licensed

KF Aerospace; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental

Short & Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Health Spending Account

Personal (Wellness) Spending Account

Paid vacation and Personal time off

Pension matching plan and voluntary RR

Employee & Family Assistance Program

A bonus program based onorganizational

Job summary

KF Aerospace in Kelowna, BC, Canada is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Structures (AME-S) licensed to perform line and heavy maintenance in a safe, efficient manner. This role requires a Transport Canada 'S' license and at least 2 years of experience, with strong focus on structural inspection, repair, and documentation.

Reporting to the shift lead, you will work across maintenance tasks, mentor apprentices, ensure compliance with SB/AD and manuals, and uphold KF’s standards for

Qualifications

• Must hold Transport Canada 'S' license and be a licensed AME-S.
• Minimum of 2+ years of Experience as AME-S.
• Ability to inspect structures and perform repairs per SB/AD/Manuals.

Responsibilities

• Perform line and heavy maintenance to aircraft structures.
• Inspect structures for corrosion and damage; perform SRM repairs.
• Design and layout SRM repairs with minimal supervision.
• Fabricate and fit metal/composite parts and assemblies.
• Source correct materials and tooling; sign off own and others' work
• Maintain documentation and ACE/ ACA compliant records
• Mentor apprentices and lead sub-crews when required

Skills

Positive attitude

Strong work ethic

Willing to take initiative

Organizational skills

Ability to learn KF systems

Independent worker

Team player

Communication skills

Train apprentices

Lead crew

Basic computer skills

Intranet familiarity

Type endorsements pursuit

Additional company training

Transport Canada regulations

Knowledge of KF aircraft types

Education

Transport Canada 'S' license

Tools

Intranet

Job description

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Structures Licensed

Kelowna, BC, CA

7 days ago Requisition ID: 1961

Salary Range: $38.03 To $45.65 Hourly

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.

JOB OVERVIEW

Reporting to an AME-S Shift Lead, the AME-S is an experienced licensed mechanic responsible for performing line and heavy maintenance in a safe and efficient manner.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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

Technical

• Complete basic inspection tasks
• Inspection of aircraft structures in accordance with Service Bulletins, AD’s and aircraft manuals
• Inspection and assessment of corrosion and damage to aircraft structures
• Design and layout a structural repair manual (SRM) repair with minimal assistance
• Construction and set up of jigs and fixtures
• Complete all general repairs
• Sealant of metal and composite surfaces
• Installation of fasteners
• Treatment of metals and corrosion
• Assembly and fitting of parts
• Repair, replace, and modify metal alloy and composite structures
• Fabrication of sheet metal parts
• Ability to source and use correct composite materials for bonding a fastener or simple repair
• Understanding of aircraft fastener codes and uses/installations
• Complete all repairs from SRM, SB, AD and Engineering drawings
• Sourcing appropriate calibrated tooling for the jobs
• Sign off on own work and the work of others where endorsed
• Safely operates all ground equipment
• Complete any assigned tasks in a timely manner
• Take responsibility for quality of own work and fix mistakes where required and with zero rework
• Conscious of fabrication waste and tooling damageAbility to work away from base as required

Documentation & Administration

• Ensures appropriate documentation for his/her own work is completed accurately and on time and submitted to senior AME or Shift Lead for ACA approval as required for ACA approval in areas where they do not have an endorsement
• Sources required technical information in maintenance manuals in an accurate and timely manner
• Ability to complete M3 processes and procedures correctly

Safety

Applying safe work practices in all job duties, including:

• Wearing all appropriate PPE (personal protective equipment)
• Understanding and applying the Risk Management System
• Understanding and applying Health & Safety Policies
• Maintaining good housekeeping and cleanliness standards of your own and adjacent work areas
• Understanding and applying safe handling practices with the aircraft

Mentoring and Developing Others

The AME-S uses his/her own technical knowledge and experience to provide training and development to apprentices in the areas of Technical, Safety and Documentation by:

• Communicating required information and testing for understanding
• Being open and available for questions
• Acting as crew resource for company information
• Role modeling professional conduct and positive customer orientation
• Acting as the lead of sub-crews on jobs as required.

Tool Control

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

REQUIREMENTS

Certification & Experience

• Transport Canada 'S' license
• The AME-S 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

• Professional conduct and attitude
• Up to date technical training records
• Attendance/reliability above company average

Other

• Must be physically fit
• Flexibility to work any type of shift
• Current Schedule includes a mix of mostly Days shift (7am-5:30pm), Afternoon shirt (2pm-12am), and someweekends
• Modified work schedule, working 4 days per week/10 hours per day

B ENEFITS

Full-Time staff benefits include (but are not limited to):

• Health and Dental
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Health Spending Account
• Personal (Wellness) Spending Account
• Paid vacation and Personal time off
• Pension matching plan and voluntary RRSP
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• A bonus program based on organizational performance