Wersquo;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 Columbiarsquo;s beautiful city of Kelowna, 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 over a 1,100 strong, highly skilled workforce. Our passion for our craft fuels every project we touch.

JOB OVERVIEW

General accountability of all processes, policies and personnel assigned to the Manufacturing, Planning and Repair Shops.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Operations

bull; Participates in the development of viable goals and objectives that are consistent with company directives

bull; Participates in planning, developing, coordinating, and implementing operations, programs, services, activities, and/or functions to ensure goals and objectives are achieved and carried out

bull; Continually monitors and evaluates operations, programs, services, activities and/or functions of assigned area for effectiveness, efficiency, quality improvement, and compliance with applicable regulations

bull; Identifies and analyzes problems, deficiencies, and non-compliance within assigned area, making recommendations for taking corrective action to appropriately address them

bull; Meets with staff on a regular basis or as necessary to communicate instructions, share information, discuss and assess problems or progress made, and to cover other pertinent topic and issues

bull; Ensures that necessary reports, correspondence, documentation, administrative actions, files, and records are correctly prepared, completed, maintained, and/or processed, in accordance with applicable guidelines and directives

Relationships and communication

bull; Develops and maintains direct working relationships with staff members and pertinent external parties to ensure necessary cooperation and support

bull; Effectively communicates with subordinates, in a responsible, authoritative, and tactful manner

bull; Properly exchanges and disseminates necessary information; keeps pertinent parties informed of status of activities

bull; Responds appropriately to inquiries, requests for assistance, complaints, etc. from departmental staff and external parties

bull; Effectively interacts with TCCA in relation to all KFA Person Responsible for Manufacturing responsibilities

bull; Serves as member of applicable management team(s), appropriately participating in team decision-making and associated activities

Human resource and employee relations functions

bull; Interviews applicants and makes appropriate selection recommendations according to applicable laws, rules, policies, procedures, and guidelines

bull; Appropriately assigns work to employees, considering pertinent factors such as available resources, staff ability, and workload

bull; Monitors and approves staff leave usage while ensuring adequate coverage is maintained

bull; Appropriately reviews, recommends, and/or initiates disciplinary actions according to applicable KFA policies, procedures, and guidelines, carefully considering options available

Policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines

bull; Appropriately participates in developing, reviewing, revising, recommending, interpreting, and/or maintaining pertinent policies, procedures, and guidelines, ensuring conformity with applicable regulations

bull; Ensures, or works with others to ensure, that pertinent policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines are implemented in an effective and timely manner

bull; Keeps abreast of regulatory, management directives, organizational, or other changes or initiatives that may affect assigned area, analyzes impact, and recommends or takes necessary action to address them

bull; Reviews and revises all assigned company manuals including procedures, policy, and supplements

Training

bull; Provides specialized technical assistance and direction to staff, as needed

bull; Assures all training is consistent and current, and all policy requirements are met

bull; Review staff training requirements based on current equipment and process changes

Documentation, service contracts and reports

bull; Maintains confidentiality of records according to established guidelines

bull; Completes all forms and documentation in accordance regulations and company policies

bull; Writes concise, accurate and organized reports and correspondence according to established protocols

bull; Maintains files accurately and in proper order

bull; Completes accurate reports and logs, as required, and submits to the appropriate personnel on a timely basis

bull; Monitor department health through the development of specific Key Performance Indicators (KPI)

Positive leadership and a strong team orientation

bull; Defines goals and/or required results at beginning of performance period

bull; Communicates regularly with staff on progress toward defined goals and/or required results, providing specific feedback, and initiating corrective action when defined goals and/or required results are not met

bull; Evaluates employees at scheduled intervals, obtains and considers all relevant information in evaluations

bull; Motivates staff to improve quantity and quality of work performed and ensures training and development opportunities are appropriate

Budgets and resources

bull; Conducts and/or participates in the proper and timely preparation and submittal of budget requests for funds, based on adequate identification, assessment, and justification of assigned area39;s fiscal needs

bull; Resourcefully utilizes allocated budget to cost-effectively meet needs of assigned area

bull; Monitors expenditures to ensure they remain within allocated budget, initiating action necessary to avoid deficit spending

bull; Cost oversight review of all invoicing requests in accordance with customer approved quotes and standard company invoicing policies

bull; Ensures that fiscal management and associated activities are properly conducted in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and guidelines

bull; Ensures that assigned resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, etc.) are properly managed, utilized, maintained, documented, and accounted for

bull; Ensure the proper development, review, documentation, implementation, and/or administration of contractual agreements

bull; Development of complex business cases including cost/benefit analysis to secure assets required to improve quality, quantity, and capabilities of KF Aerospace

REQUIREMENTS

bull; Post-secondary education

bull; Technical Training in one or more shops disciplines

bull; Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken

bull; Detailed knowledge of Manufacturing specifications, process, and procedures

bull; Professional public presentation and organizational skills

bull; Maintains a high level of confidentiality

bull; Strong knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

bull; A communicative and enthusiastic personality

bull; Ability to multitask, be flexible and adaptive

bull; Financial literacy in relation to a comprehensive understanding of the drivers of growth, profitability, and the company39;s financial KPIrsquo;s

bull; Business acumen in relation to understanding and dealing with risks and opportunities of the assigned area

bull; Continuous improvement of products, services, or processes

bull; Proficient in organizing resources and establishing priorities

BENEFITS

Full-Time staff benefits include (but are not limited to):

bull; Health and Dental

bull; Short Long-Term Disability

bull; Health Spending Account

bull; Personal Spending Account

bull; Paid vacation and Personal time off

bull; Pension matching plan and voluntary RRSP

bull; Employee Family Assistance Program

bull; Free financial advice

bull; A bonus program based on organizational performance

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