CFTS Chief Engineer Fixed Wing

• Staff management and leadership
• Coach/mentor employees to develop ways of achieving organizational, team and individual goals
• Create and maintain a positive environment
• Provide feedback to employees, address employee performance issues, liaise with departments on disciplinary matters
• Conduct performance appraisals
• Plan and administer work schedules for Crew Chiefs, AMEs and Apprentices that meet production requirements
• Support RCAF Flight Safety and KF Aerospace SMS (Safety Management Systems) programs

• Technical Skills
• Inspect and identify defects and advise/direct repairs
• Apply trouble shooting knowledge
• Ensure all maintenance is carried out in accordance with (IAW) Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARS)
• Provide technical knowledge and support to engineers for Fixed Wing AMO

• Customer Service
• Assist Maintenance Manager and other supervisors to continuously improve the efficiency of the Fixed Wing AMO by capturing best practices.
• Assist Instructors and Students as required

• Documentation

• Apply KF Aerospace Defence Programs documentation requirements by:

• Responding to non-conformances issued to AMO and work with QA and PRM to rectify in a timely manner.
• Assessing and reviewing ADs, SBs and Technical Bulletins as required.
• Ensuring and overseeing correct and accurate documentation on technical logs, work pages, task cards, employee timesheets, etc.
• Maintaining up to date and accurate information in Maintenance Desk

• Fixed Wing AMO Planning and Control
• Develop work schedules including manpower requirements in conjunction with the Planning department

• Conduct daily team meetings
• Ensure all materials, work instructions, and drawings necessary to achieve goals and targets are available.

• Valid Transport Canada AME license M1 level
• Knowledge of aircraft systems with a minimum 5 years aviation experience.
• Must have KF Aerospace ACA (or be willing to obtain)
• Strong working knowledge of the types of aircraft supported by the AMOs.
• Strong understanding of CARs and of Transport Canada regulations, as applicable
• Prefer 2 - 5 years experience in leadership role

• Valid Manitoba Driver’s License

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Works and Government Services Enhanced Reliability Clearance (applicable to external applicants only)
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong customer orientation.
• Planning, organizing, multitasking skills and attention to detail are required.
• Able to work under pressure and manage project to timely completion
• Computer skills – Word and Excel Programs
• Must be able to travel as required

• Medical and Dental Coverage
• Health Spending Account
• Disability, Critical Illness, and Life Insurance
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Employee Pension
• Generous Relocation Allowance if outside of Manitoba
• Wellness Account and more!

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