Liaison Engineer - Structures Repair (Aerospace Engineer)

Note : This role is for an Aerospace Engineer, not an Aircraft Mechanic.

It is an office-based role, 100% on-site at the hangar facility in Hamilton, Ontario.

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

Do you have at least 4 years of work experience in aviation?

Do you enjoy troubleshooting and coordinating?

The Liaison Engineer reports to the Repair Engineering Manager in Kelowna (YLW). The qualified individual will be responsible for being the primary focal point for production (maintenance) operation for engineering related issues at our Hamilton base (YHM) and for liaising with appropriate departments and organizations for resolution.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the primary focal point for production operation regarding engineering related issues in YHM.
• Provides engineering support 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.
• Co-ordinates transfers of information from YHM to YLW Engineering as required.
• Works in close co-operation with YLW Engineering.
• Researches and develops repair proposals for structural defects, corrosion, or service damage and liaise with the aircraft manufacturer during the submission and review for concurrence, if / as required.
• Maintains knowledge of current and pending regulations which affect areas of responsibility and ensures that all Engineering actions maintain compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Keep the repair engineering manager informed of daily operations.
• All other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

BENEFITS

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

SALARY

The salary range for this role is $84,000 – $105,000 annually for those candidates with at least 4 years of relevant experience (higher salary for those with more than 7 years of relevant experience). 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 knowledge.