aerospace engineer - flight support

IMP Aerospace and Defence; Halifax; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

IMP Aerospace and Defence is seeking a Fleet Support Transition Engineer to support the CH149 fleet transition and evaluate technical initiatives. The role involves coordinating technical advice to bases, OEMs, and design authorities, with emphasis on airworthiness and fleet modernization.

The successful candidate will contribute to inspection package reviews, maintenance program evaluation, and action tracking under the CH149 ATO, with on-site work in Halifax, NS.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Professional Engineer eligibility is desirable.
• Knowledge of airworthiness regulations and military aircraft modification processes is an asset.
• Experience in an aircraft engineering environment is an asset.
• Clear and effective written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support development and review of inspection packages for aircraft parts and components from OEM guidance.
• Review and evaluate maintenance programs and technical documentation.
• Identify options and conduct analysis for fleet and modification initiatives.
• Coordinate technical advice to MOBs, OEMs and Design Authorities.

Skills

Engineering degree

Professional Engineer eligibility

Airworthiness knowledge

Aircraft engineering experience

Communication skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

CGP eligibility

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Fleet Support Transition Engineer

Posted on Aug 07, 2026 by Employer details IMP Aerospace and Defence

Job details

Requisition ID: 2461

Why Choose IMP Aerospace & Defence: IMP Aerospace & Defence is not only one of the leading companies in the Aerospace field, but we are also one of the most engaging and equality advocating companies to work for. We believe that regardless of where you work at IMP Aerospace & Defence, you are a part of our ever-growing team. IMP is able to achieve success through this teamwork mindset. That is why at IMP, you are not defined by your role.

Position Overview: Responsible to the CH149 Fleet Support Supervisor for engineering activities supporting transition to a post-Mid-Life Upgrade CH149 Cormorant fleet as well as evaluating and implementing technical initiatives in support of the Cormorant fleet within the CH149 Engineering Acceptable Technical Organization (ATO).

What You Will Do

• Support development and review of inspection packages for aircraft parts and components using guidance material from aircraft Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).
• Support and conduct comparison, technical review and evaluation of aircraft maintenance programs and aircraft technical documentation.
• Identify options and conduct options analysis to address issues raised by forums including: Configuration differences between different aircraft fleets; and Technical or product improvement initiatives.
• Implement and monitor corrective action on Service Difficulty Reporting, Special Inspections, Service Bulletins and Airworthiness Directives.
• Monitor Flight Safety Occurrences and track through ATO processes.
• Support the CH149 Aircraft Flight Manual Working Group if/where required.
• Support CH149 Fleet Transition Working Groups if/where required. Provide analysis and business cases in support of modifications and ATO initiatives.
• Coordinate the delivery of technical advice to Main Operating Bases (MOB) on modifications. Track design changes on CH149 aircraft from Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Product Improvement Leaflets, Change Collectors, and Service Bulletins through to fleet compliance tracking and closure.
• Conduct effective communications and act as liaison on technical matters with representatives from MOBs, DND aircraft and component OEMs, other Design Support Network elements, and Design Authorities.
• Deployment of initiatives for general process improvements and increase efficiencies for the maintenance program (e.g. standard repairs, work flow improvements, standard process improvements).
• Conduct preparation and review of repair design and analysis and other modifications where required.
• Prepare engineering reports, technical memoranda and technical directions.
• Provide support to the configuration management and data management activities of the department.
• Perform airworthiness functions as a recognized Design Engineer or Design Technologist when authorized.
• In extraordinary circumstances and when required by operational necessity, provide weekend and after-hours support to Search and Rescue Operations.
• Other tasks as assigned.

What You Will Bring

• B.Eng. or B.Sc. (Eng.), or CET (Diploma in Engineering Technology), or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Willingness and enthusiasm to learn.
• Eligibility for registration as a Professional Engineer, or CET, is desirable.
• Knowledge of airworthiness regulations and standards, and military aircraft modification processes is an asset.
• Experience in an aircraft engineering environment is an asset.
• Possess clear and effective written and oral communication skills.
• Good project management skills.
• Sound interpersonal skills and an ability to work effectively with people at all levels, both within the organization and those in outside agencies.
• Must possess good self-discipline with an ability to work independently when required.
• Must possess an ability to logically assimilate information and identify related causal factors, as well as to effectively prioritize multiple tasks.
• Must be eligible to meet requirements for Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), and Secr

Location

• Halifax , NS

Work location

• On site

Salary

• Salary $ 33.76 to $ 100.00 HOUR hourly

Terms of employment

• Permanent employment Full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• vacancies 1 vacancy

Source CareerBeacon #2226801

Advertised until

2026-09-06