Fleet Support/ Transition Engineer

I M P Group International Inc. • Rancho Cucamonga, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

IMP Aerospace & Defence is seeking a Fleet Support/ Transition Engineer to support engineering activities for the transition to a post-Mid-Life Upgrade CH149 Cormorant fleet. This role also involves evaluating and implementing technical initiatives for the Cormorant fleet within the CH149 Engineering Acceptable Technical Organization (ATO). IMP Aerospace & Defence is committed to teamwork, equality, and fostering a diverse workforce.

Requirements

• B.Eng. or B.Sc. (Eng.), or CET (Diploma in Engineering Technology), or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Willingness and enthusiasm to learn.
• Possess clear and effective written and oral communication skills.
• Good project management skills.
• Sound interpersonal skills and an ability to work effectively with people at all levels, both within the organization and those in outside agencies.
• Must possess good self-discipline with an ability to work independently when required.
• Must possess an ability to logically assimilate information and identify related causal factors, as well as to effectively prioritize multiple tasks.
• Must be eligible to meet requirements for Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), and Secret Level II Security Clearance through PSPC- Contract Security Program.

Nice To Haves

• Eligibility for registration as a Professional Engineer, or CET, is desirable.
• Knowledge of airworthiness regulations and standards, and military aircraft modification processes is an asset.
• Experience in an aircraft engineering environment is an asset.
• Experience with one or more of the following is not necessary but will be considered an asset: Aircraft structures, Mechanical systems, Mechanical design, Composite structures, CAD, Aircraft component manufacturing processes, Non-Destructive Testing and Inspection

Responsibilities

• Support development and review of inspection packages for aircraft parts and components using guidance material from aircraft Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).
• Support and conduct comparison, technical review and evaluation of aircraft maintenance programs and aircraft technical documentation.
• Identify options and conduct options analysis to address issues raised by forums including: Configuration differences between different aircraft fleets; and Technical or product improvement initiatives.
• Implement and monitor corrective action on Service Difficulty Reporting, Special Inspections, Service Bulletins and Airworthiness Directives.
• Monitor Flight Safety Occurrences and track through ATO processes.
• Support the CH149 Aircraft Flight Manual Working Group if/where required.
• Support CH149 Fleet Transition Working Groups if/where required.
• Provide analysis and business cases in support of modifications and ATO initiatives.
• Coordinate the delivery of technical advice to Main Operating Bases (MOB) on modifications.
• Track design changes on CH149 aircraft from Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Product Improvement Leaflets, Change Collectors, and Service Bulletins through to fleet compliance tracking and closure.
• Conduct effective communications and act as liaison on technical matters with representatives from MOBs, DND aircraft and component OEMs, other Design Support Network elements, and Design Authorities.
• Deployment of initiatives for general process improvements and increase efficiencies for the maintenance program (e.g. standard repairs, work flow improvements, standard process improvements).
• Conduct preparation and review of repair design and analysis and other modifications where required.
• Prepare engineering reports, technical memoranda and technical directions.
• Provide support to the configuration management and data management activities of the department.
• Perform airworthiness functions as a recognized Design Engineer or Design Technologist when authorized.
• In extraordinary circumstances and when required by operational necessity, provide weekend and after-hours support to Search and Rescue Operations.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• All IMP's benefits become effective on your first day of work, regardless of your position.
• Employees are entitled to 3 paid personal days and 12 statutory holidays per year.
• We offer a comprehensive Benefits Package, including RRSP Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, Long Service Awards, Volunteer Grant Program, Scholarship Program, and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree