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 1,000 strong, highly skilled workforce. Our passion for our craft fuels every project we touch.
JOB OVERVIEW
The Shift Lead is considered an expert in the Mechanical trade. The Shift Lead has advanced technical and company specific knowledge, and is a trusted troubleshooter with strong leadership and management skills. The Shift Lead will run the crew in an efficient, effective and safe manner. This position is primarily a hands-on production position, focused on staff operations with some administrative tasks.
SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITY
Technical
•Completes daily inspections
•Performs independent critical and non-critical systems checks
•Engages in advanced trouble shooting on multiple aircraft types
•Identifies, obtains, uses and tests appropriate tools for the jobs
•Receives and departs aircraft
•Safely operates all ground equipment
•Clears up log book snags
•Tows aircraft – has performed all positions
•Releases aircraft for flight
Supervision and Developing Others
•Engages team members and delegates work assignments to team members
•Ensures team members remain tasked and achieve task card and NR estimates
•Ensures employees understand required technical information for task completion, testing and inspection; and tests for understanding
•Ensures quality and quantity of crew members task completion
•Ensures team members comply with all applicable policies and procedures
•Provides on the job training, mentoring and coaching to AME’s and AME apprentices
•Reviews team members performance and make recommendations for wage increases
•Monitors performance of contractors assigned to crew
•Acts as crew resource for company information & responds to concerns & requests
Safety
•Ensures all crew members and non-crew members wear appropriate PPE
•Understands, applies and promotes the Risk Management System
•Understands, applies and promotes Health and Safety Policies
•Understands, applies and promotes safe handling practices with the aircraft
•Maintains high level of housekeeping / cleanliness
•Actively looks for opportunities to ensure and improve the safety of the crew and others
Documentation & Administration
•Provides clear and detailed shift handovers to other teams and shifts.
•Provides progress updates and technical feedback during daily hangar meetings
•Approves Snags, NR and estimate changes
•Ensures appropriate technical documentation is completed accurately and on time for own work and for the work of other crew members as required in areas where they are endorsed
•Sources required technical information in aircraft maintenance manuals in an accurate and timely manner (or hands off when in-depth)
•Ensures all company tools are properly managed
REQUIREMENTS
Certification & Experience
- Transport Canada Licensed AME M with minimum 5 years of experience
- Experience in a leadership role
- Minimum 2 endorsements
- Thorough understanding of Transport Canada regulations
- Obtain Ground Operating License (AVOP’s) if required
Leadership & Management Skills
- Independent and self-directed
- Proven leadership skills
- Strong communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Strong customer service skills
- Strong relationship building skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Motivation and delegation skills
- Situational awareness
- Conflict resolution
- Good listener
- Ability to provide constructive feedback
Other
- Must be physically fit
- Flexibility to work any type of shift
BENEFITS
- Medical and Dental Coverage
- Health Spending Account
- Disability, Critical Illness, and Life Insurance
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Employee Pension
- Personal Time Off and much more
HOW TO APPLY
Be a part of our craft. Apply for the Shift Lead- Mechanical position at kfaero.ca/careers today!