Repair Design Engineer

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

Repair Design Engineer reports to the Repair Engineering Manager in Kelowna (YLW). The qualified individual will be responsible for developing engineering solutions for the repair of airframe structure and components.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides engineering support to maintenance as required for disposition of discrepant conditions affecting aircraft or components in order to restore serviceable status, including assisting with interpretation of the aircraft manufacturer’s repair manuals, drawings and other repair instructions
• Responds to requests from maintenance when technical assistance is required to support projects or resolve problems
• Researches, develops and substantiates repair plans for structural defects, corrosion, or service damage on transport category aircraft
• Maintains knowledge of current and pending regulations which affect areas of responsibility and ensures that all Engineering actions maintain compliance with applicable regulatory requirements
• All other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

• Completion of an Aerospace Engineering Degree combined with 2-5 years of relevant experience OR a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience
• Engineering experience in the aviation industry preferred
• Experience in the design and analysis of aircraft structural repairs
• Experience providing engineering support for hangar aircraft and live aircraft operations
• Familiarity with the structural design philosophy and primary and secondary structure repair methodology for Boeing or Airbus commercial aircraft preferred
• Should have the ability to analyze incomplete information and implement timely decision making while mitigating risk factors
• Should possess a thorough understanding of maintenance requirements, processes and procedures
• Experience designing, analyzing and developing repair drawings for aerospace structural non-conformances
• Experience in Structural Analysis (static analysis, fatigue analysis, damage tolerance analysis) preferred
• Experience with regulations (TCCA, FAA) and understanding of their impact on conformity and compliance (for example: certification and qualification) preferred
• Should possess a thorough knowledge of aircraft materials and hardware as well as Aerospace Engineering standards and specifications
• Competence in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office and Mathcad to a sufficient level to perform the day-to-day tasks

Personal Attributes

• Must be self motivated and disciplined in their work ethic
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, coupled with a high sense of commitment, and a willingness to accept responsibilities while acting independently in a high-pressure team environment.
• Willing to work extra hours when required, including on weekend on-call rotation.
• Able to work independently
• Able to work as a team member and respond positively to instructions
• Able to work under pressure
• Ability to handle multiple priorities
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
• Well organized and detail orientated
• Effective time manager and ability to meet deadlines while performing tasks accurately
• Have a willingness to accept responsibility
• Good research skills
• Adaptable

BENEFITS

Full-Time staff benefits include (but are not limited to):

• 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
• A bonus program based on organizational performance

SALARY

The role is our Wage Band 9 to 11, which ranges from $75,000 – $107,000 annually. The expertise and technical skill level of the candidate is assessed during the selection process for placement within the band. Note: The salary range maximum signifies full job and company knowledge.