Sr Aero/mech Engineer

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Manager of CH149 Engineering, your primary role involves overseeing Engineering Support, Repair Design, and Life-Cycle Management for CH149 Cormorant airframe and aircraft structural systems. This includes monitoring performance and maintenance requirements and making recommendations for improvements as necessary to optimize life-cycle costs.

What You Will Do:

•Coordinate the delivery of technical advice to Main Operating Bases (MOBs).
•Design and develop standard and non-standard repairs.
•Conduct and/or peer review/check structural analyses of repairs and modifications.
•Conduct effective communications and act as liaison on technical matters with representatives from MOBs, Department of National Defense (DND), Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), Design Support Network (DSN) elements, and Design Authorities.
•Conduct and support the assessment of airworthiness risk on the aircraft structure including preparation and review of Airworthiness Impart Assessment (AWIAs) and Records of Airworthiness Risks Management (RARMs).
•Manage tasks related to implementing and monitoring corrective actions for structural systems. This includes addressing in-service difficulty reports, flight safety reports, special inspections, service bulletins, and airworthiness directives.
•Prepare and review 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 (DE) when authorized.
•Review and approve engineering data within assigned scope of approval.
•Support engineering special projects and initiatives as requested.
•Support the activities of the department in respect to maintenance program monitoring, maintenance rationalization, and maintenance requirements analysis.
•Support identification of performance criteria/objectives for CH149 aircraft structures, in-service performance monitoring to these criteria, and technical investigations to identify and correct deficiencies or reduce life-cycle cost.
•Provide guidance to junior and intermediate staff as required.
•In extraordinary circumstances and when required by operational necessity, provide weekend and after-hours support to SAR Ops.
•Other tasks as assigned.

What You Will Bring:

•B.Eng. or B.Sc. (Eng.), or CET (Diploma in Engineering Technology), or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
•Eligibility for registration as a Professional Engineer is desirable.
•Possess clear and effective written and oral communication skills.
•Knowledge of CH149 airframe, systems, drawing system, technical publications and Electronic Record Keeping System (ERKS).
•Knowledge of airworthiness regulations and standards, and military aircraft modification processes.
•Current or past authority to approve engineering data is considered an asset.
•Current or past airworthiness authority for aircraft design change certification is considered an asset.
•6 or more years experience in an aircraft engineering environment.
•Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks.
•Sound interpersonal skills and an ability to work effectively with people at all levels, both within the organization and those in outside agencies.
•Must be self-motivated and 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.

What We Will Do For You:

•All of IMP's benefits become effective on your first day of work, regardless of your position.
•We offer a comprehensive Benefits Package, including RSP Program, Holiday Incentive program (3 additional days off over Christmas), Tuition Reimbursement Program, Long Service Awards, Volunteer Grant Program, Scholarship Program, and more!