MRO Liaison Engineer

AirPro SAR Services Inc., a joint venture between Airbus Defence and Space and PAL Aerospace, is proud to support Canada’s Fixed Wing Search and Rescue (FWSAR) program. Our mission is clear: keep Canada’s CC295 Kingfisher fleet mission-ready to save lives across one of the largest and most challenging search and rescue regions in the world.

As the MRO Liaison Engineer, you will act as the primary point of contact between AirPro and the PAL Aerospace MRO maintenance teams. You will ensure consistence support, clear communication, and effective guidance to the local maintenance team while C-295 aircraft is undergoing maintenance at our MRO in Winnipeg.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Partner Interface: Serve as the AirPro focal point at MRO Winnipeg, ensuring seamless communication and support for MRO activities with partners.
• Technical Support: Collaborate closely with the AirPro Engineering team to track, resolve, and implement technical solutions, while providing guidance on troubleshooting and maintenance tasks. Work on the hangar floor closely with the PAL MRO technicians, coordinate with them for reporting technical issues, monitoring repair implementations, reporting progress, implementing modifications as per service bulletins, supporting special inspections, etc.
• Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with the PAL MRO maintenance organization, identifying and addressing operational concerns in technical documentation, procedures, and daily operations.
• Liaison: Act as a liaison between PAL MRO maintenance, AirPro Integrated Logistic Support, Engineering and Material teams, appropriate organizations, and the customer to ensure alignment and effective communication. Ensure communication of work and reporting issues at MRO facilities back to the AirPro Ottawa office.
• Additional Responsibilities: Perform other duties as assigned to support the success of the FWSAR programme.

Qualifications:

We are looking for candidates with the following experience:

• An undergraduate degree in Engineering or M2 or equivalent.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in Aerospace Engineering.
• At least 2 years of Experience in providing direct support to maintenance or production teams.
• Experience in MRO/Part 145.
• Highly valuable knowledge in Aircraft structure, avionics, electrical and mechanical systems and/or testing.

The successful candidate will bring to following skillset:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to multitask, work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities, with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, both in person and virtually.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple teams and organizations.
• Skilled at facilitating cooperation and navigating differing perspectives to keep groups focused on common objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to influence decisions, using collaborative abilities to align stakeholders toward goals within MRO
• Proven Leadership skills.
• Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills.
• Superior customer service and relationship-building skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Effective communication skills in English.
• Proven ability to coordinate support services effectively.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications (Assets):

• Experience with the C-295.
• Familiarity with DND programs or previous work with DND.
• Experience in ATO or ADO settings.

Why Join AirPro?

At AirPro, you’re joining a team driven by purpose and united by a national mission. Every day, our work helps ensure Canada’s SAR crews can fly safely and effectively, delivering critical support to communities across the country. Here, you’ll find a culture built on technical excellence, collaboration, and pride in service where your contributions have real, measurable impact from coast to coast to coast.

What we offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, life).
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Work will be performed on-site within MRO hanger

Join Us on This Meaningful Journey!

This role offers the chance to be part of something bigger—supporting life-saving missions by keeping the Kingfisher fleet ready when lives are on the line. It’s more than a technical position; it’s an opportunity to apply your expertise and creativity to a nationally significant program, transforming challenges into solutions that protect communities and inspire confidence in those who depend on us. We’re seeking resourceful, purpose-driven individuals who see possibilities where others see obstacles and want their work to make a meaningful difference for Canada.

AirPro is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment that celebrates and encourages diversity, equity, and inclusion whereby individuals are recognized, supported, and respected. Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

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