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 city of Kelowna, 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 over 1,100 highly skilled individuals. Our passion for our craft fuels every project we touch.
JOB OVERVIEW
The Senior Project Management Specialist is responsible for managing large aviation projects across the KFA Organization. This includes, but is not limited to, heavy maintenance projects, flight operations projects, engineering projects, and new customer introduction projects. The Senior Project Management Specialist is responsible for integration management of the project across all departments to ensure project success. The successful candidate will also be responsible for supporting the process analysis and refinement of Project Management practices at KF Aerospace.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage large, complex aviation projects across the KF organization.
- Maintain and update project documentation, ensuring compliance with regulations, industry standards, company policies, and professional best practices.
- Provide consistent updates of ongoing projects.
- Track and report project status, risk management and profitability
- Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
- Communicate effectively to stakeholders in various positions inside and outside the organization.
- Analyze processes and strategies within PM Framework to identify opportunities for improved efficiencies.
- Trend monitoring ongoing maintenance projects to track compliance to procedures, identify training opportunities, and develop case studies.
- Work with various departments to refine and improve procedures identified in the Project Management Manual.
- Mentor and coach junior members of the team.
- Occasional travel to other KF sites, customers or for training is required (up to approximately 3 weeks annually).
COMPETENCIES
- Excellent problem-solving skills to facilitate positive outcomes for the projects.
- Strong organizational and planning skills.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
- Strong communication skills, including public speaking expertise in external-facing presentations, mainly in PowerPoint.
- Ability to work effectively with deadlines while maintaining a high degree of accuracy.
- An understanding of aircraft maintenance planning is an asset.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in related field.
- 8-10 years of experience in Project Management, aviation MRO or manufacturing preferred.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is an asset.
- Project Management experience in an Aerospace related environment is considered an asset.
- Proficient computer skills: MS Office, MS SharePoint. MS Project is required.
- Ability to work effectively with deadlines while maintaining a high degree of accuracy.
BENEFITS
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
- The opportunity to bank overtime
- Pension matching plan and voluntary RRSP
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- A bonus program based on organizational performance
LOCATION
The successful incumbent would be based in the Kelowna, British Columbia; Hamilton, Ontario will be considered for the right candidate. Occasional travel (up to 3 weeks annually) within Canada is required (for Hamilton location – up to 10 weeks of travel annually, mainly to Kelowna, plus on-site in Kelowna for initial training). This is not a remote role; a hybrid schedule of up to 2 days working from home will be considered after the initial six-month probation period for the right candidate.
SALARY
The wage band is level 10, $78,500 – $98,000 annually, depending on the knowledge and experience. Note: The salary range maximum signifies full job knowledge.
HOW TO APPLY
Be a part of our craft. Apply for the Senior Project Management Specialist position at Careers - KF Aero today!
