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    Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Apprentice - Kelowna, Canada - KF Aerospace

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    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 Okanagan Valley, 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 a 1000+ strong, highly skilled workforce. Our passion for our craft fuels every project we touch.

    JOB OVERVIEW

    The AME Avionics Apprentice is responsible to assist on line and heavy maintenance projects as well as work in the Avionics shop within their appropriate skill and ability level, in a safe and efficient manner and in compliance with the Canadian Aviation Regulations and KF Aerospace maintenance manuals and procedures.

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    Project Maintenance: The Avionics Apprentice works under a Licensed AME's supervision on line and heavy maintenance projects and Avionics shop, involving:

  • Learning a thorough understanding of systems – air conditioning, hydraulics, engines, flight controls, landing gear, avionics, electrical generation, oxygen, fuel, pneumatics - on multiple aircraft
  • Showing ability to retain information and apply learning's to similar situations
  • Completing assigned tasks in a timely manner
  • Taking responsibility for quality of own work and fixing mistakes where required
  • Engaging in basic trouble shooting on assigned task
  • Reporting to the Crew Chief any unserviceable condition discovered
  • Demonstrated Technical Skills: The Avionics Apprentice is expected to be able to demonstrate his/her capability to perform the following technical functions:

  • Accurately identifying, obtaining, using, and testing appropriate tools for assigned tasks
  • Basic knowledge of Standard Wiring Practices and Avionics Systems
  • Able to inspect and identify defects
  • Able to find and read applicable wiring drawings
  • Basic troubleshooting knowledge
  • Safety: The Avionics Apprentice is expected to apply safe work practices in all job duties, including:

  • Wearing all appropriate personal protective equipment
  • Understanding and applying the company's Risk Management System
  • Maintaining good housekeeping standards
  • Understanding and applying safe handling practices with the aircraft
  • Documentation: The Avionics Apprentice is responsible to become familiar with general KF Aerospace paperwork and parts ordering, which involves:

  • Ensuring appropriate documentation is complete and submitting to an endorsed AME or Crew Chief for ACA approval
  • REQUIREMENTS

  • Graduation from a Transport Canada accredited "Approved Aircraft Maintenance Avionics Program"
  • Must be able to obtain and retain a Transport Canada Airport Pass
  • Basic computer skills
  • Mechanical aptitude and ability to work safely with basic hand tools
  • Able to read technical manuals and drawings
  • Positive attitude and strong work ethic
  • Able to work effectively independently and as part of a team
  • Able to take direction from others
  • Quick learner
  • Ability to work 40 hours a week in a rotating shift-work environment
  • Ability to travel, as required
  • Must be physically fit
  • HOURS OF WORK

  • This is a shift work position which will require you to work days, evenings, and weekends. KF Aerospace works on a 3-week rotating shift schedule
  • LAUNCH YOUR CAREER

    As an Avionics Apprentice with KF Aerospace you can start a rewarding career with a team of people who are passionate about their craft. The position starts at $22.00/hr with bi-annual performance and wage reviews. An employee can increase their wage up to $28.05/hour as an Apprentice before obtaining their Transport Canada License.

    Apprentices are expected to work towards filling out their Logbook & achieving their Transport Canada license. Once you have achieved your Transport Canada License, your wage will increase to $32.13/hr, with room to grow into Senior AME & Shift Lead roles.

    BENEFITS

  • Medical and Dental Coverage
  • Health Spending Account
  • Personal Spending Account
  • Disability, Critical Illness, and Life Insurance
  • Employee & Family Assistance Program
  • Employee Pension
  • Personal Time Off and much more


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