Please note: Students who apply must be committed to work for 12 or 16 months (May 2026-April 2027 or May 2026-August 2027) and willing to be on site in Ottawa, ON.

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 Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) Program is an aircrew training program to prepare pilots, Air Combat Systems Operators, and Airborne Electronic Sensor Operators to meet the future aerospace requirements of the Royal Canadian Air Force. As part of the SkyAlyne Team, KF Aerospace operates an Acceptable Technical Organization (ATO) acting as the Military Type Certificate Holder (TCH) for the five fleets of training aircraft. As the TCH, the ATO is responsible for the engineering and airworthiness of the FAcT fleets.

JOB OVERVIEW

As a growing company, KF Aerospace is looking for an Engineering Co-op student to join us in the FAcT ATO.

The qualified individual will work closely with the fleet lead engineers and the Senior Design Engineer on a variety of different projects, including developing and implementing the Electronic Record Keeping System for 5 fleets of aircraft, assisting with process development and working closely with aircraft manufacturers to respond to technical queries raised by fleet Approved Maintenance Organizations (AMOs).

This individual will develop a strong understanding of airworthiness and aircraft certification and will become familiarized with DNDs Technical Airworthiness Manual (TAM) and its associated procedures. Additionally, this individual will assist in accepting new aircraft into the FAcT program and assist with Release To Service (RTS) in preparation for aircrew training.

Typical day of a FAcT Engineering student:

The role of the co-op student will be to contribute to the ATO team and to the FAcT program more broadly. They will work collaboratively with a variety of individuals including engineers, technicians in the aircraft AMOs and aircraft operators.

The co-op student will be an integral part of the ATO team and will assist with aircraft acquisition and aircraft RTS. As part of these activities, the co-op student will be involved in:

• The development and implementation of the technical records solution across the 5 aircraft fleets
• The preparation and submission of fleet Operator Maintenance Programs (OMP)
• The preparation and submission of fleet In Service Monitoring Programs (ISMP); Aircraft Structural Integrity Monitoring, Engine Structural Integrity Monitoring, Aircraft Mechanical Systems Integrity Monitoring, Aircraft Electrical Wiring Interconnection System Monitoring and Aircraft Weapon System Cybersecurity Monitoring
• Leading and supporting various projects; becoming acquainted with Engineering Project Management principles
• Helping to research and draft technical responses to Engineering Queries

By the end of the work term the FAcT ATO co-op student will have had exposure to all aspects of initial aircraft certification and aircraft Release To Service. They will have been involved in multiple projects on different aircraft types, gained experience developing various engineering documents and worked both independently and collaboratively with a diverse team.

REQUIREMENTS

• Working towards a University Degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
• Ability to commit to a 12 or 16-month term (May 2026-April 2027 or May 2026-August 2027)
• Due to security clearance requirements, must be a Canadian citizen or have PR status

The ideal candidate should have a positive attitude and strong work ethic and is the type of individual who uses their highly developed organizational skills and attention to detail when taking the initiative on projects. They are able to work effectively both alone, and as part of a team. Candidates also need to possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and have basic computer skills.

BENEFITS

Full-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

SALARY

The salary for this position is $62,167.73 (KF wage band level 7).

Don't miss out on this rare opportunity. Apply Now!

HOW TO APPLY

Be a part of our craft. Apply for the Aerospace Engineer Co-op Student position at kfaero.ca/careers today! With your application, please submit a cover letter, resume and transcript.