Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer- Avionics Shift Lead

KF Aerospace

Hamilton

On-site

CAD 66,000 - 76,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Medical and Dental Coverage

Health Spending Account

Personal Pension Plan

Personal Time Off

Job summary

KF Aerospace in Hamilton, ON is seeking a Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer with an avionics background to serve as Shift Lead. You will supervise a crew, manage project tasks, and ensure regulatory compliance while maintaining aircraft readiness for flight.

The role requires Transport Canada 'E' license and a minimum of 2 years of AME experience. A signing bonus is offered and relocation may be available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

Certification: Transport Canada 'E' license and eligible to work in Canada.
Minimum 2 years of AME experience required.

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise a crew of AMEs and apprentices.
Plan, organize, and assign work to the crew.
Ensure safety and compliance with Transport Canada regulations.
Coordinate with project team, supervisor, and customers.
Release aircraft for flight after checks.
Maintain accurate log books and test records.
Provide coaching and performance feedback.

Skills

Positive attitude

Initiative

Organizational skills

KF systems

Teamwork

Communication

Mentoring

Computer skills

Endorsements pursuit

Training willingness

Transport Canada regs

Aircraft types knowledge

Tools

Intranet

Job description

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
Clear 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

Professional 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