Contractor Field Officer (CFO) Lead

PAL Aerospace

$75K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Post-secondary education in a related field or equivalent experience;
  • Demonstrated leadership ability to motivate diverse teams effectively;
  • Exceptional communication skills to collaborate with various stakeholders;
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities while motivating teams;
  • Experience in flightline aircraft maintenance is mandatory;
  • Must complete specific training and obtain necessary clearances;
  • Experience with the RCAF is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee PAL Aerospace operations in the MOB, focusing on aircraft maintenance and supply chain activities;
  • Liaise with PAL Aerospace and RCAF for operational efficiency and timeline management;
  • Lead and instill accountability within the team;
  • Manage budgets to ensure financial targets are met without exceeding costs;
  • Guide teams to achieve company goals and objectives;
  • Facilitate effective communication of goals and responsibilities among all stakeholders;
  • Support day-to-day aircraft availability in cooperation with the SAMEO.

Benefits

  • Personal travel privileges and interline agreements with multiple airlines;
  • Industry discounts on various services;
  • Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance;
  • Employer-matched pension plan;
  • Employee stock purchase program;
  • Tuition assistance for ongoing education;
  • Family assistance and wellness programs.
Full Job Description
PAL Aerospace is currently seeking a Contractor Field Officer (CFO) Lead for our Trenton, ON base.

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Maintain leadership and oversight of PAL Aerospace operations within the MOB, including aircraft maintenance, supply chain management activities, tool crib (control and calibration), tech library and more;
  • Liaising with PAL Aerospace and RCAF to ensure effective operations and timelines/milestones are being met in an effective manner;
  • Providing a strong sense of leadership and accountability to a team of PAL Aerospace professionals;
  • Be accountable for budget management to ensure sound financial management including cost control to ensure costs do not exceed budget and financial targets are achieved;
  • Provide guidance for the goals of the teams, and ensure they're moving the company forward
  • Ensure clear and objective communication of goals, responsibilities, and timelines between all stakeholders, both internal and external; and
  • Support the SAMEO to maintain responsibility and accountability for aircraft availability on a day-to-day basis.
  • Other duties as assigned.


Qualifications and Skills
  • Completion of post-secondary education in a related field, equivalent experience may be considered;
  • Natural, strong and demonstrated leadership skills, coupled with the ability to motivate diverse teams to perform under strict timelines;
  • Communication skills which are second to none, effectively working with team members of various backgrounds and experience;
  • The ability to adapt to changing timelines and priorities, while effectively motivating others to adhere to new targets;
  • Experience in flightline aircraft maintenance environment is required;
  • Capable of successfully being trained, qualified and authorized by the Contractor as per Canada approved Contractor's APM;
  • Capable of successfully completing DRMIS training as well as the Flight Safety Course (DND) to ensure SOW-1934 compliance;
  • Capable of successfully obtaining Level II - Secret clearance; and
  • Capable of successfully obtaining ITAR / CCG clearance.
  • Experience working with RCAF will be considered an asset.


Why work for PAL Aerospace?

PAL Aerospace values its employees and offers a competitive benefits package.

The Perks of being one of our PALs:
  • Personal travel privileges with PAL and interline agreements with multiple airlines
  • Industry discounts
  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Pension Planwith Employer Matching
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Employee Tuition Assistance Program
  • Employee and Family Assistance Programs


If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, have a love for travel, enjoy meeting with people and take pride and ownership in what you do, then you're the person we are looking for!

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