Aircraft Fleet Engineer

KF Aerospace•Ottawa, ON

6d•CA$102,500 - CA$128,000•Onsite

About The Position

The qualified individual will support the FAcT Head of Engineering within the FAcT ATO by performing continuing airworthiness activities for their respective aircraft fleet including risk management, configuration management, maintenance program management, design change management, in-service monitoring and technical problem resolution. During the transition-in of the FAcT Program, the Fleet Engineer will be responsible for managing the military Release to Service (RTS) of the aircraft fleet. This will require coordination with the other members of the SkyAlyne FAcT team, the aircraft OEM and the DND Airworthiness Regulator to meet all the requirements for Technical, Operational and Investigative Airworthiness Clearance in accordance with the DND Airworthiness Program. This position is based in the capital city of Canada: Ottawa, ON.

Requirements

Degree in Engineering (applicable discipline) or have the equivalent knowledge or experience
Minimum seven years of experience in the technical support of aircraft in a live flying operation
Previous experience working within the DND Airworthiness Program would be considered an asset
Willing to work extra hours when required
Able to work independently in an office environment
Experience with MS Office necessary
Engineering project management experience is necessary

Responsibilities

Lead the development of an Airworthiness Clearance (AWC) Plan liaising with the FAcT Head of Engineering, other Fleet Engineers, the DND Technical Airworthiness Authority (TAA), and the aircraft and engine Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)
Track and manage activities within the AWC Plan through to Release to Service for the applicable fleet including tracking of data deliverables, action items, risks, and issues. Coordinate efforts between multiple agencies. Represent technical and airworthiness aspects for the fleet on the Aircraft Integrated Product team (IPT)
Establish and manage the fleet’s Design Support Network (DSN) including aircraft and engine OEMs, other major component OEMs as applicable.
Support the Integrated Test Team (ITT) in the development and execution of the Aircraft Integrated Test Program (AITP) to include all required certification testing, Engineering Test and Evaluation and Operational Test and Evaluation.
Assist in the development of the Engineering Process Manual (EPM) for the FAcT ATO
Coordinate development and delivery of applicable contract deliverables
Support aircraft acquisition and acceptance activities as required
Execute military Type Certificate Holder responsibilities in accordance with the EPM
Grant Technical Airworthiness Clearance (TAC)
Process requests for flight authority/flight permits
Manage the Design Support Network
Configuration Management
Airworthiness Risk Management
Design Change Management
Engineering Support to AMO
Maintenance Program Management
In Service Monitoring
Track and manage fleet technical and airworthiness issues through to resolution involving the AMO, the SDE, the KF Aerospace ADO, the TAA, the OAA as appropriate
Track and manage technical projects such as aircraft design changes
Provide required reports to the SDE including In Service Monitoring, annual airworthiness reports, service difficulties, fleet performance reports and others as required
Oversee strategic level fleet planning to ensure the fleet availability continues to meet the requirements of the operation
Review and take appropriate action on Reliability and Maintainability reports
Coordinate and prioritize activities of the Planners, the Technical Specialists, and the data analysts to maximize the fleet availability for the flying program