Join Our Team at Keewatin Air - Your Career, our Commitment, Let's Make a Difference!

With over 50 years of distinguished service and 120,000 flight hours, Keewatin Air stands as the premier choice for air medical transport in the Canadian Arctic. Our advanced fleet, equipped with cutting-edge medical technology, delivers critical care in the most remote and challenging environments, profoundly impacting the communities we serve.

From isolated locations to hospital transfers, our highly trained teams meticulously manage every aspect of the transport process, showcasing our unwavering commitment to excellence.

We are more than a transport service, we are a lifeline for the Arctic, dedicated to compassion and excellence in every mission.

Locations: Cambridge Bay, Churchill, Iqaluit, Igloolik, Ottawa, Rankin Inlet, Thompson, Winnipeg, and Yellowknife

Job Summary:
The Aircraft Parts Clerk is responsible for sourcing, procuring, and managing the acquisition of aircraft parts, components, and materials required for maintenance, repair, and operations. This role ensures timely delivery, cost efficiency, and inventory accuracy while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Diploma or degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field an asset
• 2 years in purchasing, preferably in aviation or aerospace
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office
• Winair (Avbase) experience preferred
• BE20, C560, PC12 and PC24 Experience an asset
• Knowledge of aircraft maintenance and parts specifications
• Familiarity with aviation compliance and safety standards
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• A team player with a positive attitude
• An equivalent combination of Education and Experience will be considered
• Problem solving skills and ability to work under pressure
• Motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable transportation Security clearances
• Legally eligible to work in Canada
• Indigenous Awareness and/or Cultural Diversity training considered an asset

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Analyze technical specifications and maintenance requirements to identify suitable parts
• Prepare and issue accurate purchase orders based on approved requisitions
• Obtain and evaluate supplier quotations for pricing, specifications, and delivery timelines
• Identify and maintain relationships with reliable suppliers and manufacturers
• Monitor supplier performance and conduct periodic quality audits
• Maintain accurate inventory records, reorder points, and lead times
• Track shipments and address delays or issues proactively
• Ensure all parts meet industry standards and regulatory requirements
• Maintain records of purchase orders, invoices, contracts, and supplier communications
• Shipping of parts to other bases and shipment of cores/repairs
• Receiving of parts from vendors, base parts transfers and repairs
• Issuing of parts for aircraft

Working Conditions:

• This role is primarily office-based within a fast-paced operations center
• Rotation Schedule: The hours are 8-hour shifts. Days and evenings, Monday to Friday. Rotational On-Call Weekend requirements
• Technology use: Frequent use of procurement software, spreadsheets, and Microsoft suits and aviation specific data base
• Physical Demands: Ability to lift 50 pounds. Involves deskwork and some repetitive motion
• Union Environment: This role operates within a unionized workforce, governed by the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement

Do you want to build a career in aviation with a leader in the air ambulance industry? Are you ready to commit to your professional success and join an equally committed organization? Are you seeking competitive compensation and benefits?

Benefits:
KAL offers employees a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• Company Events
• Critical Illness Insurance Coverage
• Employee Educational Assistance
• Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Discount Travel, car rental, retail, and gym membership
• Group Insurance (Dental Care, Extended Health Care, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Vision Coverage)
• RRSP match
• Retention Bonus
• Wage Increase (Annual)

At Keewatin Air, we actively encourage and support employee career development by providing internal training programs that assist employees in growing professionally within the organization. Also, we support employees who wish to pursue educational opportunities outside of the company at established educational institutions.

Mission:
We will distinguish ourselves by being the leaders in safe, high quality aeromedical service and air transport, through a total commitment of improving service, listening to our customer needs, and an uncompromising integrity in everything we do

Values:

• Leadership— We will lead the aeromedical field by consistently providing excellence in patient care and education.
• Safety— We will separate ourselves in the air transportation field through our uncompromising commitment to Safety.
• Adaptability— We are able to exceed our customer's expectations by providing exceptional, reliable services in the remote and challenging environments in which we operate.
• Growth— We encourage the development and continuous improvement of our operations through innovation and forward-thinking.
• Communication— We maximize our operations through clear, effective, and efficient communication with our stakeholders.
• Teamwork— We invest in the growth and development of each employee through mentorship, encouragement, and training.
• Respect - We foster an atmosphere and culture of respect, honesty, and fairness for all members of our team.

Keewatin Air LP values and support employment equity and workplace diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.