Mechanical Engineer

at  PROVINCIAL AEROSPACE LTD

INSPIRED BY CHALLENGE. OPPORTUNITY WITH REWARD. COMMITTED TO COMMUNITY.

These are the pillars on which PAL Aerospace is built. We operate on a foundation of innovation – it’s at the core of our business, in everything we do. We’ve spent forty years building a strong reputation centered around our ‘can-do’ attitude, creating customized, cutting edge solutions for our clients at home and abroad.
When you think of a Canada-born aviation success story, PAL Aerospace Engineering ranks high on the list. Headquartered in Vaughan, ON, PAL Aerospace Engineering (formerly DECA Aviation) works with internal and external clients to create readymade solutions and turnkey engineering and design that push the boundary of innovation. We’re a proud company of the Exchange Income Corporation (TSX:EIF) giving us the opportunity to work with internal clients across Canada, while maintaining a growing portfolio across the globe.
PAL Aerospace is currently seeking qualified applications for Mechanical Engineer. We are recruiting for multiple positions, and open to all experience levels. With flexibility in mind, we welcome candidates throughout Ontario, Quebec and the Atlantic Provinces to apply. Our employees can work from any of our PAL offices throughout Eastern Canada, with options for hybrid and remote depending on the position.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of 3 years work experience in a technical role supporting aircraft development, modifications and/or repairs.
• A bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferably Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.
• Candidates with highly applicable experience (5 years) will be considered in lieu of engineering degree.
• Knowledge of airworthiness regulations and standards from Transport Canada, FAA and/or EASA is preferred.
• Knowledge and direct experience in Design Approval Organization (DAO) activities is preferred.
• Experience with cad software (Solidworks and AutoCAD software packages is preferred)
• Experience in aircraft structures and static stress analysis.
• Knowledge and experience in any of the following areas would be considered an asset:
• Finite Element Modelling Software packages (ie. FEMAP/NASTRAN)
• Systems safety analysis, FMEA, FHA
• Fatigue and Damage tolerance
• Flight testing
• Structural dynamics
• Computerized Fluid Dynamics
• Experience in preparation of engineering reports
• Experience with aircraft procedures and publications such as AMM, SRM, AFM, IPC, scheduled maintenance, etc.
• Experience in generating aircraft technical publications.
• Excellent organization and time management skills to be able to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal communication, writing and publication skills with strong attention to details.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate in a team environment with strong interpersonal skills

• Work on individual projects or as part of a group in all areas of aircraft modification and repair projects for wide range of aircraft from normal through transport category fixed and rotary wing.
• Support in interfacing directly with customers, equipment suppliers, TCCA/FAA/EASA and subcontractors in support of project requirements
• Perform on-site installation surveys as required
• Effectively communicate with on-site installation team during modification
• Manage Engineering design changes during installation
• Participate in and witness Flight/Ground testing
• Preparation of engineering and airworthiness documentation from modification conceptualization to final approval:
• Engineering analysis and reports, primarily in areas of structures, mechanical systems and occupancy safety.
• Airworthiness approval documentation
• Airworthiness compliance reports
• Design models and engineering drawings for various aircraft modifications
• Technical publications such as maintenance manual supplements, Instructions for continued airworthiness, flight manual supplements, etc.
• Ground and flight test plans, analysis, and reports
• Other duties as assigned