KF Aerospace
Job title:
Aerospace Engineering Co-op Student – Structures
Company
KF Aerospace
Job description
AEROSPACE ENGINEER CO-OP STUDENT – STRUCTURESPlease note: Students who apply must be committed to work for 16 months (May 2025-August 2026) and willing to be on site in Kelowna, BC.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 KelownaLocated 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 OVERVIEWAs a growing company, KF Aerospace is looking for an Aerospace Engineer Co-op student – Structures.The qualified individual will assist with structural design, repair design and manufacturing design on a wide variety of aircraft type in compliance with the appropriate regulations. The successful candidate will prepare structural drawings and analysis and will liaise with appropriate departments and organizations for resolution of issues pertaining to design data interpretation and design deviations.REQUIREMENTS
- Working towards a University Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering
- Ability to commit to 16-month term (May 2025-August 2026)
- Due to security clearance requirements, must be Canadian citizen or PR status
Our ideal candidate should have a positive attitude and strong work ethic, and is the type of individual who uses his or her highly developed organizational skills and attention to detail when taking the initiative on projects. They are able to work effectively both alone, or as part of a team. Candidates also need to possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, and have basic computer skills. CAD experience is considered an asset.BENEFITSFull-Time staff benefits include (but are not limited to):
- Health and Dental
- Short & Long-Term Disability
- Health Spending Account and Personal (Wellness) Account
- Paid vacation and Personal time off
- The opportunity to bank overtime
- Pension matching plan and voluntary RRSP
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- A bonus program based on organizational performance
Living in Kelowna, and with the full support of the KF Aerospace team, you’re sure to enjoy a healthy work-life balance.
Take advantage of all the city has to offer, all while building upon your career with an experienced company.SALARYThe salary for this position is $60,948.75 (KF wage band level 7).Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity. Apply Now!HOW TO APPLYBe a part of our craft. Apply for the Aerospace Engineer Co-op Student – Structures position at today! With your application, please submit a cover letter, resume and transcript.
Expected salary
$60948.75 per year
Location
Kelowna, BC
Job date
Sat, 14 Dec 2024 00:01:44 GMT
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