Configuration Management Specialist

PAL Aerospace is proud to partner with SkyAlyne, the prime contractor for the Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) Program—Canada’s next-generation training initiative for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). This transformative program will redefine how Canada trains its pilots, Air Combat Systems Officers (ACSOs), and Airborne Electronic Sensor Operators (AES Ops) through a powerful blend of live flying, advanced simulation, and classroom instruction.

At PAL Aerospace, you’ll be part of a team where your expertise is valued, your career development is supported, and your contributions will have a lasting impact.

This role will report to the Vice President of Systems Engineering from any of our offices in Ottawa ON, Vaughan ON, Halifax NS, or St. John’s NL.

The Configuration Management Specialist will work closely with the Programs, Engineering, Systems Engineering & Integration, Technical Services, IT, Supply Chain Management, and other non-technical PAL departments like Human Resources and Security to establish a baseline and maintain the configuration of the assets and services during program execution.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining configuration systems for Programs, ensuring processes and procedures are well documented, and internal training has been developed, including defining/updating Configuration Management Processes and Procedures.
• Manage and maintain the technical configuration baselines for aircraft, mission systems, software, support equipment, and associated technical data across development, modification, deployment, product management, and in-service sustainment.
• Maintain the product breakdown structure (PBS) and controlled configuration items (CIs), including hardware, software, firmware, interfaces, documents, and support data; establish unique identifiers, hierarchy, and baseline release rules.
• Support change impact analysis as part of the larger PAL Aerospace change management processes.
• Manage Configuration Control Boards (CCB) and enact changes as directed.
• Manage approved/released design and airworthiness data under configuration control, including drawings, specifications, ICDs, software version descriptions, manuals, ICA/AFMS supplements as applicable, and compliance evidence packages.
• Coordinate CM requirements with suppliers and subcontractors, including contractual flow down, baseline data acceptance, and incorporation of supplier changes into the PAL-controlled baseline.
• Plan and conduct configuration verification and audits, including functional/physical configuration audits, data audits, implementation audits, and re-baselining after modification, technical refresh, or service-life extension activities.
• Provide authoritative configuration status accounting and metrics to leadership, programs, engineering, systems, maintenance, and customers, including change aging, audit closure, baseline accuracy, and fleet embodiment status.
• Review and recommend CM tools, in addition to processes, procedures, etc.
• Ensure training and mentoring is provided to the organization on the Program’s CM services, concepts, policies, and procedures.
• Contribute to PAL’s QA and Technical Records processes.
• Support continuous improvement of processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years' experience in aerospace, engineering, or related field where configuration control is tightly managed.
• 5+ years' experience working in an Engineering or technical design environment.
• 5+ years’ experience in aerospace industry, knowledge of aircraft systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of CM standards and systems engineering practice (e.g., INCOSE), including ISO 10007, SAE/EIA-649 family, and the five CM functions.
• Working knowledge of civil/military airworthiness change processes, especially Transport Canada CAR 521 and equivalent FAA/EASA Part 21 concepts for design changes and ICA.
• Experience controlling aircraft and mission-system baselines, including requirements, interfaces, drawings, software versions, part numbers, serial effectivity, and technical publications.
• Experience leading or facilitating CCBs and configuration audits in a cross-functional environment involving engineering, programs, quality, logistics, supply chain, and operations/maintenance.
• Experience with multi-disciplinary, high-performing system or product development teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in dealing with clients, internal and external stakeholders, senior management, and staff including both technical and non-technical individuals.
• Working knowledge of ISO 10007 is an asset.
• Desirable experience with AS9100/quality-system familiarity and documented-information/change-control discipline.

Security Responsibilities:

Incumbent must be able to obtain the required level of Government of Canada Personnel Security Clearance and to be able to be approved for the Canadian Controlled Goods program.

What PAL Aerospace offers you:

• Personal travel privileges with PAL and interline agreements with other airlines.
• Employee and Family Assistance Programs.
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Employee Tuition Assistance Program.
• Opportunities for growth.
• PAL Days between Christmas & New Years.

PAL Aerospace is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment that celebrates and encourages diversity, equity, and inclusion whereby individuals are recognized, supported, and respected.

Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank You.

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