Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) Structures Kelowna, BC
We’re all about the craft.
KF Aerospace is proud to deliver innovative aircraft solutions for corporate, commercial, and military customers worldwide. Launched 52 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 1000+ strong, highly skilled workforce. Our passion for our craft fuels every project we touch.
IT’S YOUR CAREER. THE SKY IS THE LIMIT!
We have exciting opportunities for 30 highly experienced full-time permanent Structural AME&39;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.
WE’RE GROWING IN THE OKANAGAN
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.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Structural AME’s are expected to be able to demonstrate a high level of technical proficiency and perform the following functions:
Technical
- 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
- 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
Documentation & Administration
- 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
Safety
Applying safe work practices in all job duties, including:
- Wearing all appropriate PPE (personal protective equipment)
- Understanding and applying the Risk Management System
- Understanding and applying Health & Safety Policies
- Maintaining good housekeeping and cleanliness standards
- Understanding and applying safe handling practices with the aircraft
REQUIREMENTS
Certification & Experience
- Transport Canada Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures) License and minimum 5 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 7 years of experience performing maintenance and/or modifications on commercial aircraft, including large Boeing Aircraft; or
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience performing maintenance and/or modifications on commercial aircraft, including large Boeing Aircraft.
Skills
- 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
Other
- Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position
- Flexibility to work any type of shift rotation
- Work is conducted in English
LAUNCH YOUR CAREER
Transport Canada Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (with at least 5 years of experience once licensed) earn an hourly wage starting at $37.68 up to $41.62. In addition, there is room to grow into Senior AME and Shift Lead roles.
Unlicensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineers with 10 years of relevant experience OR a foreign license and 7 years of relevant experience earn an hourly wage of $35.14. This is the highest wage level for unlicensed AMEs.
KF will support Unlicensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineers to achieve Transport Canada licensing.
BENEFITS
Full-Time staff benefits include (but are not limited to):
- Extended Health and Dental
- Short & Long-Term Disability
- Health Spending Account
- Paid vacation and Personal Time Off
- The opportunity to bank overtime
- Pension matching plan and voluntary RRSP
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Free financial advice
- Uniform allowance
- A bonus program based on organizational performance
HOW TO APPLY
Be a part of our craft. Apply for the AME-S position at kfaero.ca/careers today!
We also have opportunities for AME-S Apprentices. See kfaero.ca/careers for more information and to apply for an apprenticeship.
Positions are located in Kelowna, British Columbia
5655 Airport Way, Kelowna BC, V1V 1S1
For further inquiries, please contact:
Anne Downie
Director Human Resources
250.491.5500 (phone) or 250.765.1489 (fax)