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KF Aerospace Opens Hangar Doors for Career Fair KF Aerospace, Kelowna's largest private employer, is inviting the community for a behind-the-scenes look at its operations during a Career Fair and Open House on Wednesday, September 24 at its YLW (Kelowna) headquarters. The event, open to the public from 3:00 to 6:30 pm, will offer guided facility tours, information booths and the chance to meet KF staff from across its diverse operations-including skilled trades, aerospace engineering, IT, customer service, and administration. "This year marks our 55th anniversary at KF Aerospace,"says Anne Downie, Human Resources Director. "Our Kelowna base spans 400,000 square feet and is home to a vibrant employee community with 800 staff in all stages of their careers, across a variety of disciplines." KF is proud to offer its staff industry competitive wages, a comprehensive employee benefits package with extended medical and dental coverage, paid time-off, career advancement, and an annual profit-sharing program. KF also offers a wellness and personal spending account, an on-site café, and dedicated spaces for KF families at the YLW Child Care facility. "If you are curious about KF Aerospace, this is an excellent opportunity to peek inside our operations, meet our people and connect with our recruitment team," says Downie. Entry-level opportunities like aircraft painting, hangar support and materials coordination offer candidates on-the-job training with career progression. Okanagan College will be available to introduce prospective students to its Aircraft Maintenance programs, including Mechanical and Structures training. Event DetailsDate: Wednesday, September 24 Time: 3:00 - 6:30 p.m. Location: KF Aerospace West Hangar, 5650 Aerospace Drive, Kelowna, BC Parking: Free on-site parking Extras: Tours and prize draw No registration required #MN

KF Aerospace Career Fair - September 24, 2025.

We're all about the craft. KF Aerospace is proud to deliver innovative aircraft solutions for corporate, commercial and military customers worldwide. Launched 55 years ago out of Canada's Okanagan Valley, KF has grown to specialize in a wide range of aviation services including maintenance and modifications, air cargo operations, military pilot training and aircraft leasing. We own and operate a fleet of ATR 72-500, CV580, CV5800 aircraft, flying air cargo domestically. With facilities across Canada, KF is home to a 1,200 strong, highly skilled workforce. Our passion for our craft fuels every project we touch. JOB OVERVIEW Charter Airline KF Aerospace launched KF Aeroflyer in 2022, operating B737 Next Gen aircraft from crew bases in Kelowna and Calgary. KF's illustrious history spans over 55+ years of global aviation experience and adventure, perfectly positioning us for this next chapter in our Flight Operations story. We offer a stable, secure, and challenging environment where safety and outstanding customer service represent the pinnacle of our core values. Success is clearly in our DNA, and we are seeking highly motivated and team-oriented people who share that same dedication, determination and drive to be the very best. We are hiring B737 First Officers in our Kelowna and Calgary Base. SIGNING BONUS We are pleased to offer the successful candidate a signing bonus. B73C Type Rated - $5,000.00 B73C PPC within the last 24 months - $10,000.00 B73C Valid and Current PPC - $20,000.00 Signing Bonus would be payable as follows: <ul><li>25% payable on completion of line indoctrination</li><li>25% payable at 1-year Anniversary</li><li>50% payable at 2-year Anniversary</li></ul>REQUIREMENTS • Current Canadian Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL), or a Current Canadian Commercial Pilots Licence (CPL) with IATRA or valid SAMRA/SARON exams • 1,000 Hours Total Time • 100 Hours Pilot In Command Time • 500 Hours Multi Engine Time • Category 1 Medical • A Valid Canadian Passport or Canadian work permit • Must be able to obtain and retain Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC) • Ability to travel/operate to the United States, and any other countries within our network • Ability to obtain TSA clearance for simulator training in the United States • No criminal convictions for which a pardon has not been granted • Fully vaccinated against Covid 19 BENEFITS Beyond a competitive salary, and the chance to be at the center of a vibrant international travel hub, we offer you: • Comprehensive Medical and Dental Coverage • Disability, Critical Illness and Life Insurance • Health Spending Account • Personal Spending Account • Pension matching plan and voluntary RRSP • Employee &amp; Family Assistance Program • Jump seat travel on company aircraft • Annual company profit sharing program HOW TO APPLY Be a part of our craft. Apply for the B737 NG First Officer position at kfaero.ca/careers today! We ask that you complete the following steps: • Upload your resume and cover letter • Include a summary of your flight time • Provide at least two aviation (flying) references #PR

B737 NG First Officer - *Signing Bonus Included*

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 1,200 highly skilled individuals. Our passion for our craft fuels every project we touch. JOB OVERVIEW Do you have at least 2 years of work experience in aviation? Do you enjoy troubleshooting and coordinating? The qualified individual will be responsible for providing engineering support to maintenance as required for disposition of snags and supporting customers for the resolution of issues pertaining to design data interpretation and aircraft specific deviations. The incumbent will be familiar with engineering and regulatory procedures and processes for aircraft electrical and avionics systems. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES <ul><li>Be the focal point and respond to requests from maintenance, fleet and customers for technical assistance related to aircraft avionics and electrical systems,</li><li>Provide engineering support as required for disposition of discrepant conditions affecting aircraft or components in order to restore serviceable status, including assisting with interpretation of the manufacturer's repair manuals, drawings and other repair instructions,</li><li>Responds to requests from maintenance when technical assistance is required to support projects or resolve problems,</li><li>Research and develop proposals to address issues related to aircraft avionics and electrical systems found during maintenance or modification,</li><li>Liaise with aircraft OEMs, equipment vendors, STC holders and other stakeholders for troubleshooting and the resolution of aircraft discrepancies,</li><li>Participate in the coordination and monitoring of engineering activities including the coordination of internal resources and external engineering service providers in the execution of design change projects for customers. This includes but is not limited to setup of project files, configuration control, progress tracking, change management etc.</li></ul><ul><li>In support of the cargo fleet: investigating required modifications to induct new aircraft into our cargo operations,</li></ul><ul><li>In support of the leasing fleet: developing Electrical Load Analyses and other engineering deliverables,</li><li>Other duties as assigned.</li></ul>REQUIREMENTS <ul><li>Degree in Electrical or Avionics Engineering with 2-5 years of relevant experience OR a minimum of 10 years relevant experience </li><li>Experience providing engineering support for hanger aircraft and live aircraft operations.</li><li>Familiarity with design philosophy of avionics and electrical systems for Boeing or Airbus commercial aircraft preferred</li><li>Should have the ability to analyze incomplete information and implement timely decision making while mitigating risk factors</li><li>Willing to work extra hours when required to resolve AOG issues</li><li>Willing to travel as required to support the various KF bases and customers</li><li>Able to work independently in an office environment</li><li>Experience with MS Office necessary </li><li>AutoCAD experience considered an asset</li></ul>BENEFITS Full-Time staff benefits include (but are not limited to): <ul><li>Health and Dental</li><li>Short &amp; Long-Term Disability</li><li>Life Insurance</li><li>Health Spending Account</li><li>Personal (Wellness) Spending Account</li><li>Paid vacation and Personal time off</li><li>The opportunity to bank overtime</li><li>Pension matching plan and voluntary RRSP</li><li>Employee &amp; Family Assistance Program</li><li>Free financial advice</li><li>A bonus program based on organizational performance</li></ul>SALARY The salary range for this role is $77,500-$91,500 annually for those candidates with 2-5 years of relevant experience (higher for those with more experience). 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 Liaison Engineer- Avionics position at kfaero.ca/careers today! #PR

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