Note: This role is an office-based Engineering role, on-site in Kelowna, BC, with a preferred start date of September 1, 2026.
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 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 1,100 highly skilled individuals. Our passion for our craft fuels every project we touch.
At KF Aerospace, our people enjoy rewarding, quality work in a friendly environment where we have one thing in common: we are proud of what we do!
Privately owned and operated, KF Aerospace is an industry leading Aviation Company and the largest Commercial AMO in Canada. We operate two full service MRO facilities in Kelowna, BC and Hamilton, ON. Our facilities support Boeing 727, 737, 757, 767, Airbus 300,310,319/320/321, Bombardier Dash8, Q400, Convair 580, DC10, MD80, Embraer, Twin Otter and other aircraft. We complete over 300 total aircraft projects annually for customers like Air Canada, WestJet, Canadian North, Sunwing, Air Transat, DND, and other key Canadian and US carriers. In addition to maintenance checks, we offer major modifications, cargo door installations, AC stretches and conversions. We provide fleet and customer support on location, as well as out-base coverage.
The Engineering Department is a Transport Canada Design Approval Organization that supports many internal and external modification and repair design requests by creating the appropriate data as necessary.
We are offering you the chance to join our team and take your career to new heights at our Kelowna base!
Live, Work and Play in Kelowna
Located in BC's beautiful Okanagan Valley, Kelowna is home to our Head Office and our largest maintenance facility. 800 of our 1100+ employees are employed in Kelowna. They spend their off-hours enjoying all the valley has to offer year-round, from skiing at any of the five local ski hills, visiting the 200 local wineries, golfing at one of the 30 golf courses, or enjoying the amazing lakes and sandy beaches. In fact, Kelowna is Canada's second-fastest growing city in terms of household numbers. Our strong and growing company provides employees with the community, co-workers and satisfying challenges that make a positive connection between career and lifestyle.
Working at KF Aerospace you will see your career take off and you will appreciate working with a company that truly values its employees!
JOB OVERVIEW
The Project Engineer - Avionics position is an intermediate level position reporting to the Avionics Engineering Supervisor. Qualified individuals will work within the avionics engineering team, the projects engineering team and broader company teams, supporting and leading aircraft modification projects. In this position, the successful individual will lead small interdisciplinary teams to the successful (Safe/Airworthy, on-time, & on-budget) completion of avionics or electrical focused modifications while working under the general guidance of senior engineers.
Individuals that demonstrate their capabilities & skills on projects of low to moderate complexity will be given the opportunity to be challenged by leading larger, more complex projects.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
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Manage engineering project resources, timelines and budgets including but not limited to:
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Creating & Maintaining Project Plans
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Creating & Updating Project Schedules
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Developing Cost Estimates
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Manage Technical and Project Risks
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Liaison with project stakeholders (vendors, sub-contractors, customers, regulators etc.) with minimal oversight
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Prepare avionics and electrical design deliverables including but not limited to:
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Engineering Orders
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Wiring Diagrams
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Harness & Lead Assemblies
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Routing Drawings
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Functional Test Procedures
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Prepare airworthiness substantiation deliverables including but not limited to:
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Certification Plans
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Compliance Reports
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Issue Papers & Certification Memos
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Electrical Load Analysis
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Equipment Qualification Reports
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HIRF & Lightning Analysis
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Flight Manuals
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Instructions for Continued Airworthiness
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Qualitative & Quantitative Safety Assessments
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Certification Test Procedures and Reports
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Provide prototype support (including troubleshooting and snag resolution)
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Coordinate the successful execution of aircraft test programs (functional, EMC & flight)
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Review basic designs, reports and analysis
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Provide technical guidance to junior engineers
REQUIREMENTS
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Degree in Electrical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering with a speciality in Avionics
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4+ years of relevant aerospace experience
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Knowledge of aircraft modification design, analysis and certification techniques
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Knowledge of aircraft avionics and electrical systems
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Strong Communication and interpersonal skills
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Willing to work extra hours when required
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Able to work independently in an office environment
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Able to independently solve problems
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Able to work collaboratively to drive resolution of complex technical projects
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Experience with MS Office necessary
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MS Project experience considered an asset
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AutoCAD experience considered an asset
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Project management training and/or PMP designation considered an asset
BENEFITS
Full-Time staff benefits include (but are not limited to):
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Engineering offices co-located at the airport with the MRO
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Opportunities to take specialized training (short courses)
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Health and Dental
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Short & Long-Term Disability
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Life Insurance
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Health Spending Account
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Personal (Wellness) Spending Account
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Discounts offered at local retailers
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Paid vacation and Personal time off
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The opportunity to bank overtime
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Pension matching plan and voluntary RRSP
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Employee & Family Assistance Program
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Free financial advice
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A bonus program based on organizational performance
SALARY
The salary range for this role is $84,067.72 to $105,084.64 annually for those candidates. The expertise and technical skill level of the candidate is assessed during the selection process for placement within the band. Note: The salary range maximum signifies full job knowledge.
HOW TO APPLY
Be a part of our craft. Apply for the Project Engineer- Avionics position at kfaero.ca/careers today!
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