Pilot Jobs in Kelowna – Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (KF Aerospace)

Job Description:

KF Aerospace is proud to deliver innovative aircraft solutions for corporate, commercial, and military customers worldwide. Launched 50 years ago out of Canada’s Okanagan Valley, KF has grown to specialize in a wide range of aviation services including maintenance and modifications, air cargo operations, military pilot training and aircraft leasing. With facilities across Canada, KF is home to a 900+ strong, highly skilled workforce. Our passion for our craft fuels every project we touch.

We have exciting opportunities for 20 full-time permanent Structural AME’s (NOC Code 7315) in Kelowna, BC. Structural AME’s perform line and heavy maintenance as well as repairs and modifications. In this role you can be working on interior modifications, cargo door installations, winglet installations, cargo conversions airtanker conversions, and other interesting projects on a wide variety of aircraft.

Located in BC’s beautiful Okanagan Valley, Kelowna is home to our Head Office and our largest maintenance facility. Approximately 650 KF employees work at the Kelowna base. Our strong and growing company provides employees with the community, co-workers and satisfying challenges that make a positive connection between career and lifestyle. Our employees are known to spend their off-hours enjoying all the valley has to offer year-round; from skiing at any of the five local ski hills, visiting the 200 local wineries, golfing at one of the 30 golf courses, or enjoying the amazing lakes and sandy beaches.

Job Responsibilities:

Structural AME’s are expected to be able to demonstrate a high level of technical proficiency and perform the following functions:

• Inspection and completing repairs of aircraft structures in accordance with Service Bulletins (SB), Airworthiness Directives (AD), Aircraft Manuals and Engineering drawings
• Inspection and assessment of corrosion and damage to aircraft structures
• Design and layout repairs according to the Structural Repair Manual (SRM)
• Construction and set up of jigs and fixtures
• Sealant of metal and composite surfaces
• Installation of fasteners
• Ensures appropriate documentation is completed accurately and on time and submitted to a senior Technician or Shift Lead for ACA approval
• Sources required technical information in maintenance manuals
• Ability to complete ERP processes and procedures correctly
• 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
• Source appropriate calibrated tooling for the jobs

Job Requirements:

• Transport Canada Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures) License and minimum 3 years’ experience performing maintenance and/or modifications on commercial aircraft, including large Boeing Aircraft; or
• Equivalent license from foreign country (would be considered unlicensed in Canada) and minimum 5 years of experience performing maintenance and/or modifications on commercial aircraft, including large Boeing Aircraft; or
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience performing maintenance and/or modifications on commercial aircraft, including large Boeing Aircraft.
• Unlicensed mechanics are expected to have the willingness and qualifications to obtain a Transport Canada license within 1 year.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• 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
• Ability to accept constructive criticism
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with Intranet
• Willing to pursue additional company training as required
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position
• Flexibility to work any type of shift rotation
• Work is conducted in English

Job Details:

Company: KF Aerospace

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Kelowna, British Columbia, CA

Application Deadline: N/A

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