Technical and Airworthiness Specialist

About This Role

The Technical and Airworthiness Specialist supports the Senior Design Engineer (SDE) by performing continuing airworthiness activities for the NATO Flying Training in Canada (NFTC) CT156 Harvard fleet including risk management, configuration management, maintenance program management, design change management, in-service monitoring, and technical problem resolution.

The role we are offering you:

• Perform configuration management activities as required, including tracking of repair and modification status, configuration audits and technical documentation control.
• Review changes to the approved maintenance program, assess for airworthiness impacts and applicability to the NFTC fleet.
• Support Risk Management activities and procedures, monitoring and reporting required Risk Management activities to the SDE, processing deviations to the approved maintenance schedule when required.
• Maintain familiarity with Acceptable Technical Organization (ATO) processes and work instructions and assist in revising materials when required to ensure compliance with the Technical Airworthiness Manual (TAM).
• Review service documentation from various Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and disseminate appropriately through engineering workflow process.
• Conduct activities in support of In-Service Monitoring Programs.
• Assist in technical investigations.
• Provide project engineering / project management support for various ongoing ATO led projects.

Job Responsibilities

• Adhere to ATO processes and procedures and ensure compliance with the TAM.
• Work closely with other ATO members to maintain airworthiness of NFTC fleets.
• Work alongside engineers, technologists, technicians, and management on a day-to-day basis.
• Provide technical aircraft maintenance support.
• Support the SDE as required, including performing acting SDE duties when SDE is absent.
• Report on ATO project progress, track milestone completion and communicate schedule and budget risks to ATO management.

Our ideal candidate has:

• Bachelor of Engineering or have the equivalent knowledge or experience.
• Familiarity with DND Airworthiness Program and the Technical Airworthiness Manual (TAM).
• Project management experience is considered an asset.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, aircraft manuals, service bulletins, Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) and Airworthiness Directives (ADs).
• Experience with technical writing.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Minimum of 2 to 5 years of relevant experience.
• Fluency in English.
• Candidate must successfully pass a security evaluation per the requirements of the Controlled Goods Directorate of Canada and to CAE being able to obtain all necessary re-transfer authorization in compliance with US ITAR regulations

CAE offers: 

• Benefits: fully flexible for you to choose what is important
• Retirement: Defined Benefits Retirement Plan & Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
• Financial Perks: Employee Stock Purchase Plan & numerous corporate discounts
• Personal and Family Programs: Physical Wellness Plan & Supplementary Maternity Plan
• Fun at work: social and community events all-year round!

Come and share your passion with us!

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CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer 

CAE is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. As "One CAE," we take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, Veteran status, age, or other legally protected characteristics.  

If you don't see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed in the job posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please get in touch with us at rh-hr@cae.com.