IMPrint, Issue 25

Making a mark in Aerospace & Defence
President’s Christmas Message and Annual Update
Submitted By D.A. Gossen
2015 was another exciting year for Aerospace & Defence as we successfully expanded our
business in spite of considerable challenges in the economy. We continued to deliver results
in all Operating Units that meet or exceed our customer’s expectations. I was most impressed
at how all members of the Aerospace & Defence team rose to the challenges before us. All
Operating Units continued their focus on business development, both domestically and
internationally, which will position us well for new business opportunities in the future. I
want to thank you for your support and dedication towards our collective goal of securing
our future as a vibrant company that delivers outstanding results for our customers.
(President’s message continued on following page)
IMP AEROSPACE & DEFENCE
#25
December
2015
President’s Christmas Message and Annual Update (Continued from cover page)
2015 was an important year for the CP140 Aurora Aircraft Structural
Life Extension Program (ASLEP) with the expansion of the original
contract from 10 Combined Production (CP) aircraft to 14 aircraft with
aircraft number 11 scheduled for induction in February 2016. Also, in
other areas of the CP140 Aurora program, there were increases in the
work scope with the implementation of interim Beyond Line of Sight
(iBLOS) modifications on two aircraft and the completion of a periodic
inspection on an aircraft urgently needed to support Canada’s
operations in the Middle East. The CH149 Cormorant Depot Level
Maintenance (DLM) program was completed this year and we are well
into preparation for the follow on program, a Depot Level Repair
(DLR), with the first aircraft expected at the beginning of next fiscal
year. The CH124 Sea King periodic maintenance continues to be a
steady, productive program, delivering high quality aircraft to meet the
customer’s operational requirements. While the pace has been
reduced as the CH124 fleet moves toward retirement in 2018/19, IMP
and DND are discussing the role IMP will play in transitioning to the
next phase of the fleet life. In Trenton, the CT114 Tutor (Snowbird)
maintenance program continues to be very successful and exceeds
customer expectations. IMP supported a large Global Positioning
System (GPS) navigation modification for this fleet, which was
delivered through outstanding work by our Trenton team. Also in
Trenton, the C130J Warehouse program continues to deliver
impressive results.
In June we delivered the fifth P3 ASLEP aircraft to the Royal
Norwegian Air Force (RNoAF) and inducted the sixth and final
Norwegian aircraft. In the intervening months the international team
has demonstrated unparalleled improvement in cost and schedule
performance on the last RNoAF P3 ASLEP aircraft. This success
significantly aided recent discussions with Norway relating to followon depot level repair work and ongoing in service support for the
Norwegian P3 Orion fleet. Following a nine month development effort,
IMP’s response to a Brazilian Air Force Request For Proposals (RFP)
relating to the conduct of an ASLEP like modification to four P3
aircraft was submitted in September. The announcement of the
winner of this significant competition is expected at the end of January
2016. Additionally, early in the new year, Chile is expected to release
an RFP for an ASLEP type upgrade on two P3 Orion aircraft. IMP
Aerospace is well positioned to submit a bid on this opportunity.
The Canadian SAR Helicopter (CSH) Program experienced another
successful year as we continued to provide the RCAF with the full
range of support activities for Canada’s Cormorant Search And
Rescue (SAR) fleet across the country, from Gander and Greenwood
on the Atlantic coast to Comox on the Pacific coast. Our IMP
employees can be justifiably proud of their full integration into the SAR
community, and their contribution each day to the critical SAR mission
and the saving of many lives every year. The rest of us at IMP
applaud their achievements and on behalf of our DND customer and
all Canadians, we thank them for everything they do to keep the fleet
ready to go when the alarm is sounded.
The IMP Aerostructures Operating Unit has had a challenging year.
However, I am encouraged with the progress that the team has made
on improving the operational performance by cutting overhead costs
and improving both productivity and quality. Over recent months we
have won new business from some of our key accounts and both
Cascade Aerospace and IMP Aerospace have been able to source
product from IMP Aerostructures to enhance our workload in the
facility. Through the past year IMP Aerostructures has bid on some
significant new work packages, that if successful, will provide for a
better 2016.
This year, Cascade Aerospace successfully completed its first two
aircraft on an international C130K program with the Mexican Air
Force. This program consisted of an upgrade to the avionics,
incorporation of the Short Pod Auxiliary Power Unit modification along
with a Programmed Depot Maintenance (PDM). Cascade Aerospace
is also excited to be commencing its first Block 7 upgrade (a
Lockheed Martin-designed avionics upgrade) on Canada’s CC130J.
This is the first time anywhere in the world that the upgrade is being
carried out on a C130J aircraft. On the commercial side of our
business, Cascade Aerospace was awarded a significant contract for
the conversion of a CL215 aircraft for the Saskatchewan government.
Also, this past year, IMP Group acquired two surplus C130K aircraft to
position Cascade Aerospace for future business opportunities. In
addition to a busy year, Cascade Aerospace leadership rolled out a
Flight to Excellence (F2X) Improvement Experience called FiX. This
program was initiated to encourage employees from across Cascade
Aerospace to identify efficiency ideas. These programs continued to
position the company for growth in the coming year and beyond.
IMP Electronic Systems started the year with a significant challenge
when the facility roof collapsed in March. Even with 6500 square feet
of production space rendered inaccessible, operations were able to
resume within one week. Customer schedules were quickly recovered
and performance ratings remained strong; a testament to the commitment of the IMP Electronic Systems team along with the immediate
support provided by IMP Properties, IMP Aerospace and Contractor
personnel. For the second consecutive year, IMP Electronic Systems
was awarded the Boeing Gold Supplier award. Other accomplishments
realized this year include: the re-award of the RCAF CH124 Sea King
Second Line Support Contract at 12 Wing Shearwater; the completion
of essential milestones for the MDA/Magellan Canadian Radarsat
Constellation Program; and the establishment of ABB Quebec as a
new customer with both design and manufacture opportunities. In
overcoming a number of challenges this year, IMP Electronic Systems
has paved the way for an even brighter future by exceeding our
customer expectations and winning new business.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you for your
efforts and dedication in the past year. I look forward with enthusiasm
to working together in 2016 to meet the challenges that the future will
bring. I offer my sincere best wishes to all of you and your families for
an enjoyable and safe holiday season, and a prosperous new year.
David Gossen
President
IMP Aerospace & Defence
14 Wing Visit
Submitted By Paul McCabe
On October 23, Col Thauberger, Wing Commander of 14 Wing
Greenwood and his Wing Command team visited IMP Aerospace
Halifax to learn more about our company plus our aircraft repair and
overhaul operations. The 14 Wing team was particularly interested in
our support of the CP140 Aurora and CH149 Cormorant fleets which
they operate at 14 Wing.
The visit was hosted by Mr. Gossen, the President of IMP
Aerospace & Defence, along with the leadership team of IMP
Aerospace. The visit commenced with a working lunch and a
presentation on our company and our major defence related
programs. The 14 Wing team was then escorted on a tour of the
CP140 Combined Program aircraft in #9 Hangar followed by a tour of
the EH101 519 aircraft in #3 Hangar.
While in #9 Hangar Col Thauberger and LCol Cook, Commanding
Officer 405 Squadron, provided a briefing on CP140 Aurora
contribution to Operation IMPACT, the Canadian Armed Forces’ (CAF)
contribution to the Middle East Stabilization Force (MESF). This was a
great opportunity for the staff at IMP Aerospace to learn about the
importance of our work at IMP Aerospace in support of CP140
operations. LCol Cook commented directly on the value and quality of
our work and the importance of the updated sensor suite and
computer systems installed on the Aurora. He thanked the members
of IMP Aerospace for their dedicated and professional efforts.
Overall the visit was a great success in fostering a better
understanding between the 14 Wing leadership team and our IMP
Aerospace team.
Col Thauberger provides opening remarks for the
14 Wing presentation.
LCol Cook delivering the presentation on CP140
operations in the Middle East.
Developing IMP Aerospace Supervisors and Managers
Submitted By Sherry Smith
On October 19, IMP Aerospace held a celebration with the graduates
of the “Developing Supervisors and Managers Training Program”.
The program, delivered by Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC),
ran from March through June this year. NSCC awarded certificates to
all eighteen participants, representing a cross section of front line
managers from various IMP Aerospace departments. This is a
significant achievement for the participants given the commitment
required to attend eight classroom modules and complete a final
project and presentation related to their jobs. The skills they learned
through this program will prove invaluable as they continue their
journey as leaders here at IMP Aerospace.
We were very pleased to work with the NSCC Continuing Education
Department on this project and to have it facilitated by Angela Scammell.
Angela went above and beyond to support the learners. Her depth of
experience was evident in the quality of the materials and her
delivery. Certificates were awarded to each participant by Shelley
Ballantyne, the Manager of Customized Learning at NSCC, together
with Angela.
This program is one of a number of training initiatives at IMP
Aerospace to support our strategy in the area of employee
development. This program illustrates IMP’s recognition of the need
for formalized training to assist employees in effectively transitioning
into management roles.
The participants, their managers and the senior management team
at IMP Aerospace are to be congratulated for their support and
commitments in making this program a success.
Front row, L - R; Cheri Meehan, Tracy Matheson, Darren Pointon, Sean Sutherland, Kenny Burns, Rob Agombar, Severine Guitton, Back row, L - R; Mila MacLean, Mark Patter, John Miller,
Peter Roberts, James Friars, Ken Gauthier, Ian MacDonald, Craig LeBlanc, Ewan McGougan, Kevin Dickie, Angela Scammell, missing from photo, Peter Allen.
IMP Aerostructures Observes 2015 Fire Prevention Week Oct 5 - 9th
Submitted By Ann Gilfoy
During fire prevention week, two JOHSC members at IMP
Aerostructures - Andrea Bishop and Carl Black (both volunteer fire
fighters) showed fellow JOHSC members some tools of the trade.
Carl, with the Springhill volunteer fire dept., demonstrated the use
of a thermal imaging camera explaining that this equipment shows
heat signatures even in heavy smoke environments. Andrea, with the
Collingwood volunteer fire dept., put on approx. 85-lbs of her bunker
gear and self-contained breathing apparatus and explained the use of
the various items of PPE to protect fire fighters. (She had just
returned from a tractor/trailer fire and a motor vehicle accident).
Have you thanked your volunteer fire fighters lately? IMP
Aerostructures is proud of our volunteers and would like to ‘thank’
several of our employees, who volunteer their time not only in
Amherst, but in Collingwood, Springhill and Tidnish to fight fires or
other emergencies. These employees put themselves in very
dangerous situations to help others. When we are running away from
fires – they are running towards fires.
Image from the Thermal Imaging Camera
Andrea Bishop Demonstrating her Protective Equipment
Hatfield Farm Event
Submitted By Libby MacLean
On September 18th the Social Committee arranged for an evening
out at Hatfield Farms where cowboy adventures come alive. It was a
beautiful night for a party. Three horse drawn wagons ferried a total of
70 IMP employees and their guests back to Fort Clayton. There they
were treated to a delicious Hip of Beef Dinner and the opportunity to
participate in mechanical bull riding, jousting in the Rubber Rodeo,
and a huge bonfire with DJ supplied music.
A sincere thank you to the members of the Social Society who
made this excellent event possible.
Allison Maher
Dan Oxner Driving the wagon
Chris Bedgood, John Martell & Alex Wright
P3 Orion IOSC 2015
Submitted By Kevin Dickie
KIZUNA translates to “connecting and partnering for success”, in
Japanese. This was the theme for the 2015 P3 Orion International
Operator’s Council (IOSC) held in Atlanta Georgia during the week of
Oct 26 – 30th. Japan hosted the conference this year with Lockheed
Martin who have been welcoming military and civilian P3 operators
with their industry partners to this event since 1988.
The P3 IOSC is an incredible opportunity for P3 operators to share
their experiences within the P3 Orion community. Countries
attending the IOSC continue to generate strong relationships that
allow them to work together in the spirit of co-operation to face head
on the technical and logistical challenges that exist for all nations
supporting this amazing aircraft. The event involved various meetings
and bilateral discussion as well as presentations from numerous
international operators and industry partners.
This year, the IMP Aerospace Team, led by Mr. Gossen, the
President of IMP Aerospace & Defence, met with a number of the P3
operating nations and progressed our involvement in various P3
contracts and upcoming business opportunities. Two IMP Aerospace
engineers and two members of the CP140 Aurora Optimized Weapons System Support (OWSS) team attended the IOSC this year. The
Halifax based team was able to present and highlight IMP
Aerospace’s engineering, logistical and technical expertise to the
international community. The team also supported Canada’s CP140
Weapon System Management (WSM) team at the Commonwealth
User Group, or CUG meeting, which takes place between the Royal
Canadian Air Force, the Royal Australian Air Force, and the Royal
New Zealand Air Force at the beginning of IOSC.
L - R; The 2015 IOSC IMP team; Haipeng Han, Aircraft Structural Engineer (ASE);
Andrew Pearce, Logistics Manager; Paul McCabe, VP Programs;
Eva Martinez, Director CP140 Combined Production;
Kevin Dickie, CP140 PAV Lead Asset Manager;
Jean Pelletier, CP140 Fixed Wing Engineer and Carl Kumpic, VP International Marketing.
Missing is Mr. Gossen, President of IMP Aerospace & Defence, who was unavailable for the photo.
Premier Visits IMP Aerostructures
Submitted By Robert Small
The Premier of Nova Scotia, Stephen MacNeil,
visited IMP Aerostructures recently to get an
appreciation for our work and the international
markets we serve. He was very impressed with
the variety and quality of our products and the
value we contribute to the community and the
provincial economy.
Here the Premier is looking over a structural assembly
for a Helicopter Program.
L -R; Alton Robinson, IMP Assembly Fitter;
Terry Farrell, MLA for Cumberland North;
Robert Small, Director Programs;
Dave Pearson, Vice President & General Manager
and Premier Stephen MacNeil.
Resilience® - Your Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
Submitted By Kevin Dickie
EFAP is part of your group benefits plan and is available to all
employees and their eligible family members (employee’s spouse
and/or dependents). If you are facing a challenge and need some
advice or simply just need someone to talk to, this program gives you
access to a team of caring professionals who are experts in various
fields such as (but not limited to):
Elder and Family Care
Legal Advice
Pre-Retirement Planning
Nutritional Counselling
Childcare and Parenting
Counselling Services
If you do not have Health and/or Dental coverage with the IMP
Manulife Group Insurance Plan, please visit www.myresilience.com for
more information and to register (in the Plan Contract Number field,
enter 87835 and in the Member Certificate Number field, please enter
your employee number).
If you have Health and/or Dental coverage with the IMP Manulife
Group Insurance Plan, please visit www.manulife.ca/planmember for
more information (click on ‘Sign in’, then select ‘Group Benefits – Plan
Member’ - your Plan Contract Number and Member Certificate
number can be found on your Manulife benefits card).
You can access Canada-wide 24-hour immediate response services
by calling:
1.866.644.0326
TTY 1.888.384.1152
The program is confidential and the service is available in many
languages.
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DEFSEC 2015
Submitted By Sylvie Doucet
From September 8 – 10, senior staff from IMP Aerospace & Defence
participated in the Defence Security and Aerospace Exhibition
(DEFSEC) Atlantic featuring east coast defence companies and related
associations. This is one of three such events held in Canada, the other
two being Canadian Security and Defence (CANSEC) exhibition held in
Ottawa in June and the Aerospace, Defence & Security Expo (ADSE)
held in Abbotsford BC in August.
This is an opportunity for Marketing and senior personnel from IMP
Aerospace & Defence to showcase our company as well as meet with
colleagues from government and other aerospace and defence
companies. The intent is to forge relationships and progress our
involvement in various defence related contracts or upcoming business
opportunities.
This year we set up our full company booth and arranged a number
of meetings to discuss current and future opportunities within the land,
naval and air sectors. In addition, given the many clients in town for
DEFSEC, a number of briefings, meetings and tours of our HIA facilities
were arranged to further our progress on various business initiatives.
L – R; Al Conrad, VP Business Development; Glen Gorveatte, Director Technical Publications
meeting with Mr. André Palaguine, Business Development Manager, CLS LexiTech and
Carl Kumpic, VP International Marketing meeting with BGen Carl Turenne, Commander
5th Canadian Division; CWO Shawn Croucher, 5th Division and David Gough, Honorary
Army Colonel at the IMP Aerospace & Defence Booth.
Dave Pearson, VP & General Manager IMP Aerostructures at the IMP Aerospace & Defence booth.
Jail Birds
Submitted By Shelley Demont and Paula Quinlan
On August 21, three of the illustrious leaders of the Materiel Department
found themselves in some hot water as they served ‘Jail Time’ during
what started out to be a leisurely lunch time walk. Don Hall, Manager
Warehouse; David Singer, Manager Procurement and Supply Group
and Mark McKenzie, Procurement & Supply Manager did hard time by
supporting Halifax Stanfield International Airport’s cause for Bridgeway
Academy’s Dancing For Our Stars. Totals that day helped to raise over
$1000. Thanks for contribution to the cause guys!
L - R; Mark McKenzie, Don Hall and David Singer
IMP Paints its First Cougar S-92 Helicopter
Submitted By Todd Swinamer
On Nov 4, IMP Aerospace delivered the first newly painted S-92
helicopter, aircraft C-GMCH, to Cougar Helicopters Inc., based out of
Newfoundland and Labrador. The paint team, under the leadership of
Sean Sutherland took on this opportunity with a focused energy and
were able to finish the work package well within the scheduled
completion date. Considering the colors and type of paint involved,
this work turned out to be an exciting challenge.
C-GMCH represents the first S-92 helicopter painted by IMP,
opening new opportunities for future business development. Feedback from Cougar has been positive, “…team performed great work
and delivered a quality product… look forward to the next project.”
Sincere thank you to the C-GMCH paint crew, Pam Dalziel from
Purchasing who was responsible for the paint purchase, and all
support departments (Production Engineering, Materiel, Control
Centre, Analysis, QA, and Airworthiness) for their dedication and
commitment in getting IMP’s first S-92 helicopter paint project back to
Cougar on time and in budget. Job well done!
The night crew L - R; Carl Starratt, Tom Terrio, Jeff Naugle, Jeff Horne, Colin Stuart,
Dave Gibson, Jason Elliott, Mark Herbet and Don Hogue.
Paint crew L - R; Matt Pelley, Bayfield Hines, Lukas Munroe, Dave Corkum, Dan Gayton, Kyle Ashley, Mike Burke, Joe Shipley, Ryan Finley, Jeremy Vance, George Pelley,
Steve Ettinger, Greg Sanford, Sean Sutherland, Frank Pickrem, Royce Fraser, Garth Foggoa, Troy Conant, James Sawler and Todd Swinamer.
What’s new with the Tech Data button?
Submitted By Séverine Guitton
Did you know you can access IMP’s commonly used
Software tools from one location – The Tech Data
Button? For example, Adobe reports, service desk,
SharePoint, Halogen, PDM, etc. can be found under
“General IMP Links”. If you need help to report an issue
but do not know which software to use, go to “How do
I…” to find its link. Take a look today!
Noella’s Halloween
at Aerospace
Cascade Aerospace to convert CL215 for the Government of Saskatchewan
Submitted By Kim Tamminga
Cascade Aerospace is pleased to announce that it will conduct a
Modernization Program to convert a piston-engine CL215 to a
turbine-engine CL215T for the Ministry of Environment for the
Government of Saskatchewan.
This conversion marks the ninth such conversion conducted by
Cascade Aerospace and the fifth CL215 conversion for the
Government of Saskatchewan. The aircraft will not only have a
converted engine, but feature improved and modernized structural
components, electrical distribution system and engine fuel system,
in addition to the replacement of manual flight controls by powered
systems to benefit from added engine power and reduced pilot
workload. Globally, there are over 25 aircraft still eligible for this
important upgrade available from Cascade Aerospace.
"The skills and knowledge developed over the previous eight
CL215 conversions, have provided us with the capability to leverage
our extensive aircraft modernization services to make this program a
success for Saskatchewan's Ministry of Environment;" said Ben
Boehm, Executive Vice President and COO of Cascade Aerospace.
"This converted aircraft for the Wildfire Management Branch, will
support the Branch's operability during fire season for years to come."
After conversion, the CL215T will have a maximum cruise speed of
about 350 Km/h (189 Knots), almost 20% faster than the CL215. In an
average mission of six miles from water to fire, the CL215T can
complete ten drops in an hour, two more than the CL215, putting a
total of 12,000 gallons of fire suppressant on a fire. Many operators
benefit from this upgrade which not only reduces costs and
obsolescence, but increases firefighting effectivity.
This program is already under way with the acquisition of the
airframe and kit; the conversion activities begin in January 2016 with
an estimated delivery in early 2017.
Random Acts of Engagement
Submitted By Glen Gorveatte
As managers of people one of the hardest things to do is to create
an environment where people feel engaged and part of the “Team”.
Disengaged staff result in low employee engagement survey
numbers, increases absenteeism and presenteeism as well as an
overall low morale.
Technical Publications has been undergoing rapid growth and a
transformation, which has had the effect of increasing the overall
stress level within the department. What to do?
Working on the premise that successful teams know how to work
together and successful teams tend to be happy and productive, we
decided to focus on Team building through a program of “Random
Acts of Engagement”. These Random Acts of Engagement would be
randomly held as stress levels increased or morale waned, be limited
to 15 minutes and teams would compete for a trophy. To date three
events have been held with increasing success.
Our first event consisted of breaking the
Department into 6 teams, coming up with
team names, and creating a logo for a
trophy that is awarded to the winning team
– the PAN-PUBS GAMES were born.
Our second event consisted of each Team receiving an identical
(save color) bag of Lego and working together to recreate one of the
six aircraft types we support in Tech Pubs (yes we look after six
fleets). The winning SeaKing was amazingly recreated with very little
Lego - it’s amazing what a team can do in 15 minutes!
Our most recent event was a “Creepy Cubicle” contest with Teams
vying for the trophy by working together to come up with a theme and
then implementing the designs across the Department. This was a
huge success with people working together, staying late, coming in
early and putting great amounts of their own time and effort into this
friendly contest.
Engagement starts with all of us, what are you doing to create a
positive environment and an engaged workforce?
Running for a Cure
Submitted By Alyson Fromm
On October 4, participants from across Canada took part in the CIBC
Run for the Cure. Team Jennifer consisted of a group of friends and
family who ran in support of Jennifer Noseworthy, who was diagnosed
with breast cancer in June of 2015 and is currently undergoing
treatment. At 23 members strong, Team Jennifer included 4
employees from IMP Aerostructures: Alyson Fromm (Jennifer’s
sister), Linda Carter, Cindy Hicks and Gail McGlashing, who ran for a
cure in Moncton, New Brunswick. Together, the team raised $2770 for
breast cancer research. Way to go, Team Jennifer!
IMP participants - Alyson Fromm, Gail McGlashing, Linda Carter and Cindy Hicks
Team Jennifer
2015 Terry Fox Bridge Run
Submitted By Glenn MacDonald and Linda Carter
The 35th Annual Terry Fox Run was held on September 20th, on the Confederation Bridge which
connects New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. The bridge event had two starting lines, one in
Borden, PEI and the other in Cape Tormentine, NB. Runners/walkers arrived in Cape Tormentine between
4 and 5 a.m. and were either shuttled to the other side for the 7:30 a.m. start to walk back to the parking
area or stayed on the Cape Tormentine side. There were runners/walkers participating on both lanes.
The event started at 7:30 a.m. with about 6000 people moving across the bridge looking over the
Northumberland Strait. There was a very strong head wind for the entire run/walk and a few clouds
moved in which gave just a quick sprinkle as they were finishing the run/walk, making for a long hard
run/walk, but that didn’t deter the participants from contributing to Terry Fox’s dream. Participants from
IMP Aerostructures were – Alyson Fromm, Cindy Hicks, and Glenn MacDonald. Lone runner
Linda Carter participated in the Amherst, N.S. Terry Fox run later that day.
CASCADE AEROSPACE AIRCRAFT DELIVERED in 2015
IMP AEROSPACE AIRCRAFT DELIVERED in 2015
CH124
CH149
CP140
RNoAF
CP140
RNoAF
CH124
Aircraft in Plant
Aircraft Delivered YTD
4
0
4
1
6
1
4
1
140117 – Feb 17
Interim Beyond Line of Sight Satellite Communications
140101 – May 15
Interim Beyond Line of Sight Satellite Communications
140103 – Jun 17
Combined Program
140115 – Aug 25
#3 Periodic Inspection
163296 – Jun 1
Structural Life Extention and Depot Level Maintenance
124408 – Jan 21
124433 – Feb 24
#4 Periodic Inspection
#1 Periodic Inspection
124436 – May 19
#4 Periodic Inspection
124413 – Jul 29
124440 – Sep 18
#3 Periodic Inspection
#4 Periodic Inspection
124410 – Oct 22
#1 Periodic Inspection
CH149
149905 – Jun 9
Depot Level Maintenance
S-92
Commercial
C-GMCH – Nov 4
Complete Paint
C130
Legacy
338 – Mar 12
336 – May 13
333 – Jun 13
337 – Oct 6
332 – Nov 18
340 – Nov 24
#3 Periodic, NVIS
Fly-In Repair
#1 Periodic, ESF, NVIS
#2 Periodic, CW, ESF, NVIS, Paint
#2 Periodic, ESF
#1 Periodic
C130J
601 – Jan 4
603 – Mar 23
605 – Jun 7
607 – Oct 26
2C Check
2C Check
2C Check
2C Check
C130
607 – Dec 15
Block 7 Upgrade
Mexican 3616 – Apr 15
Air
Force
3617 – Jul 20
Programmed Depot Level Maintenance (PDM) and
Flight 2 Avionics Upgrade
Programmed Depot Level Maintenance (PDM) and
Flight 2 Avionics Upgrade
NOTES: ESF = Explosive Suppressant Foam, NVIS = Night Vision,
CW = Centre Wing Box replacement and refurbishment
IMPrint Contest Winners
Submitted By Jennie Brewer
The draw for the IMPrint Contest featured in the September issue took
place on November 16. The lucky winner of the $150 Seasons Bistro
gift certificate was Philip Barkow of IMP Aerospace. The winners of the
$25 Tim Horton’s cards were Steve Shea of IMP Electronic Systems,
and Diane Gay of IMP Aerostructures. We would like to congratulate
these individuals and encourage everyone to continue participating in
future IMPrint contests.
Philip Barkow receiving Seasons Bistro gift certificate from Paul McCabe.
IMPrint CONTEST
For this issue, we decided to test your knowledge of office
safety. To enter, you’ll need to identify five (5) safety
violations that appear in this photograph. Once you have
located 5 items, simply write them on the ballot below, and
send it in to us before February 19th, 2016, to have your
name entered in this issues draw.
For IMP Aerospace, CSC and IMP Electronic Systems
employees; please send your entries to Jennie Brewer at
mailbox 504. IMP Aerostructures employees; please deposit
your entries in the ballot box in the cafeteria and for
Cascade Aerospace employees; please drop your entries off
to the HR Department. If your entry is one of the first three
drawn with all the correct answers, you’ll win a $25 Tim
Horton’s Gift Card. To be fair to everyone, we ask for only
one ballot per person.
Good luck and happy hunting.
Entry Ballot
Name:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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Annual Pause for Quality and Safety Event
Submitted By Ken Gauthier
On October 5, IMP Aerospace and IMP Electronic Systems took a
“time out” to pause for Quality & Safety. Held in conjunction with the
Directorate of Flight Safety’s (DFS) annual briefs conducted at RCAF
bases around the country, tools were put down to listen to a common
theme - Safety is everyone’s business.
The event started with presentations by the various departments
within the Quality Branch based on the theme “Why Details Matter”.
The Senior Director of Quality, Dave McLean, provided an overview
on the history and evolution of aerospace regulations as the industry
has grown. Next, the Director of Quality, Tony Perry, set the tone for
the rest of the presentations by describing who’s watching us. This
was a natural segue into the next briefing given by the Senior
Maintenance Manager, Neil Harding. The Occupational Health and
Safety Officer, Robert Woerl, with the assistance of Donna Myers,
reminded the audience that safety is not just a statistic. The floor was
then handed over to David Penney from Homewood Health, who
gave a briefing on the new Employee & Family Assistance Program.
The final briefing of the morning was delivered by Ken Gauthier
(Quality) and Pierre (Bo) Boudreault (Quality Manager CH149).
With the Quality Branch briefings completed it was time for DFS to
take the stage. Colonel (Col) Charpentier, the Director of DFS, and
his staff presented their annual briefing highlighting the Canadian
Forces Flight Safety Accidents and Incidents which occurred during
the past year. As a pilot himself, Col Charpentier spoke to the air
occurrences while Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) Labrie briefed the
maintenance occurrences. Both individuals spoke of human factors in
aviation and how they can affect our day to day operations. CWO
Labrie reminded the audience again of the “dirty dozen” in aircraft
maintenance providing several real life examples of how they played
a part in the occurrences.
Upon completion, the DFS team and Mr. Penney headed off to
Hammonds Plains to share the message with IMP Electronic
Systems. All in all it was a very successful day with an important
message being passed on.
A big thank you to the Quality team for organizing this event and to
all of the presenters for their excellent efforts.
L - R; Tony Perry, Director Quality; Robert Woerl, Manager OHS&E;
Donna Myers, OHS&E Coordinator; Neil Harding, SMM;
Pierre Boudreau, Quality Assurance Manager;
Ken Gauthier, Quality Coordinator and Dave McLean, Sr. Director Quality & Safety
Dave McLean, Sr. Director Quality & Safety, delivering the overview of Aerospace Regulations.
IMP Family Paddling Day
Submitted By Libby MacLean
Steve Court & Libby MacLean
Elizabeth & Steve Court
Munn and MacDonald Families
The IMP Aerospace Family Paddling Day which was a joint effort of
the IMP Social Society and the IMP Engineering Social Committee,
was a smashing success. The event which took place at Dollar Lake
Provincial Park on August 29th was greeted with great weather and
great fun.
Dollar Lake Provincial Park which was the perfect location to host
the event has a public white sandy beach with lifeguards, an off the
beaten track private campers beach, a convenient boat launch, and
lovely walking trails. With so many options available several families
made a weekend of the event by renting a campsite and taking
advantage of all that this hidden gem has to offer.
Both committee’s extend a big thank you to Elizabeth Court who
arranged for Liverpool Adventure Outfitters to be on site with rental
canoes, kayaks, and PFDs. The true IMP family spirit was evident as
the experienced gave helpful tips to new and rusty paddlers alike
ensuring that great fun was had by all.
Remembering Kenneth Boyd
Submitted By Paul McCabe
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of one of our former colleagues,
Kenneth Boyd who passed away peacefully on November 22.
Ken began his IMP career on January 27, 1987 working as a stripper/cleaner and
then moved to the position of an Airframe Mechanic. A good portion of Ken’s time at
IMP was spent on the CP140 program including time in Greenwood providing
mechanical support for the avionics technicians who were replacing the kapton wiring
on the Auroras. Ken then moved to the R&O hangar several years ago where he
excelled as an inspector due to his overall knowledge and attention to detail. Ken
was often consulted by co-workers for job related advice.
Ken had a number of hobbies he enjoyed participating in such as fishing, gardening,
golf and of course watching his beloved New York Yankees play baseball. Ken was
instrumental in arranging a yearly company Clay Sporting event that was well received
and attended. Ken loved to make people laugh and had quite a reputation for his
outrageous sense of humour. You always knew where Ken was at social gatherings
because you could bet he would be surrounded by people and laughter. Ken valued
the friends he made and truly cared for them and he will be dearly missed by all.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Ken’s family and friends at this time.
MOB Ganders CO Commendation Award
Submitted By Barry Wadman
On September 11, the IMP Maintenance organization at Main
Operating Base (MOB) Gander were awarded the Commanding
Officers Commendation in recognition of excellence in the field of
maintenance expertise and outstanding dedication.
As evidenced by this award, the MOB Gander crew are highly
thought of by the RCAF and have been justly recognized. As stated
by the Commanding Officer of 103 Search and Rescue (SAR)
Squadron, Maj Leroux,
“…From May to September, the RCAF conducted a SAR posture
trial that required IMP Gander to operate seven days a week. With
limited resources, IMP Gander produced aircraft for one of the busiest
CH149 flying programs in the country with an impeccable attitude. In
addition of supporting the day to day operation, the Gander team
conducted MRPs across Newfoundland in a positive and effective
fashion.
… 103 Squadron is extremely proud to be related to IMP Gander
and continues to work together in saving lives across Newfoundland
and Labrador and the Halifax SRR. …
…For their proven professionalism, remarkable work ethic,
trustworthiness and their unique attitude, all MOB Gander IMP
personnel are hereby recognized for their duties carried out at MOB
Gander to date and are hereby acknowledged through the awarding
of this Commanding Officer’s Commendation….”
Congratulations to all of the IMP personnel at MOB Gander on
receiving this prestigious award!
MOB Gander IMP Employees being presented the award by Major Jean Leroux and MWO Mike Hurtubise
Where in the World is IMPrint
Jean Pelletier at the Álftavatn hut on the Laugavegurinn trail in Iceland.
Ben Boehm, EVP Cascade, took this photo from his hotel
room in downtown Seoul at the end of the last day of a
four day, three city business development trip in Asia.
Glen Gorveatte in Mitten Butte, Monument Valley, Arizona.
Krista Wood, on the Channel Island of Jersey in September. Mont Orgueil Castle is situated
above the town of Gorey on Jersey’s east coast, overlooking France.
Kingsley Gale in Briantspuddle -A small village in the Piddle Valley in Dorset, England,
near the villages of Affpuddle and Tolpuddle.
Congratulations
Congratulations
Congratulations
35 years of service
30 years of service
30 years of service
Recipient (left): Eric Russell, Maintenance Carpenter
Presenter (right): Tom Galley, EVP, IMP Aerospace
Recipient (right): Loring Day, Foreman
Presenter (left): Tom Galley, EVP, IMP Aerospace
Recipient (left): Alex Fettes, OWSS Program Controller
Presenter (right): Tom Galley, EVP, IMP Aerospace
Congratulations
Congratulations
30 years of service
25 years of service
Recipient (centre): Anthony Hiltz, General Maintenance Person
Presenter (left): David Meagher, VP and GM, IMP Electronic Systems
Presenter (right): Jack Fornal, Materials Supervisor
Recipient (right): Ora Neil, Receptionist
Presenter (left): Tom Galley, EVP, IMP Aerospace
2015 Annual Aerostructures Bass Fishing
Competition Winner
Don Chapman Retires
Submitted By Linda Carter
After 46 years of service to IMP Aerostructures, Don Chapman is
retiring.
Don commenced working at Enamel Heating on May 1, 1969.
His first position was in R&O, he went on to Stores, and later on
was employed as a Methods Planner. Don was professional in all
his endeavours with a great work ethic and was always willing to
help others. He is a quiet, pleasant man, and was always here early
and seldom missed a day of work. Everyone who worked with Don
over the years had nothing but good words to say about him. Don
loves to spend time at the camp, relaxing and hunting.
We wish Don all the best on his retirement.
For the second consecutive year Sheryl Stevens was the winner of the
Annual Aerostructures Bass Fishing Competition. This year’s entry was
a whopping 39 inches long and weighed in at 21 lbs. The winning catch
was caught in an undisclosed location. Sheryl loves to fish bass and her
freezer is always well stocked and ready for the next fish fry.
Congratulations once again Sheryl.
Sheryl Stevens
Submitted By Linda Carter
LONG TERM SERVICE AWARDS
30 YEARS (UNTIL END OF DECEMBER)
IMP Aerospace & Defence is proud to offer Long Service and
Retirement Recognition awards to our loyal team members at service
milestones in 5-year intervals up to 40 years of service.
35 YEARS (UNTIL END OF DECEMBER)
Loring Day, Alex Fettes, Anthony Hiltz and Kenneth Zwicker.
Kenneth Anderson and Eric Russell.
5 YEARS (UNTIL END OF DECEMBER)
Nick Anning, Elie Awadalla, Jamie Buxton, Kari Coppen,
Jayne Davison, Mark Delong, Yvonne Dixon, Carla Donovan,
Deborah Emmett, Kyle Errington, Teresa Federici, Trevor Grandy,
James Hopkins, Trione King, Desmond Lleuful, Deborah Maynard,
Justin McLaren, Edward McNulty, Colin Mcrae, John Mills,
James Pickard, Darren Pointon, Stephan Popp, Michael Quinn,
Terry Rushton, Terry Savenye, Matthew Wheaton and Tracy Yassinsky.
CONGRATULATIONS
10 YEARS (UNTIL END OF DECEMBER)
BIRTHS
Luis Aguilar, Rosemary Atsma, Kenneth Bentley, Dena Bird,
Ching-Lin Chang, Michael Copp, Michael Crapo, Michael Crook,
Tyler Davies, Linda Dempsey, Charles Gagne, Andrea Hart,
Patricia Haynes, Suk Hong, Parmeswar Jalim, Amie Koleszar,
Gurminder Lalli, Difeng Ma, Kathryn Mackenzie, Tanya McCallum,
Tatyana Munn, Darlene Munroe, Robert Pottle, Harpal Sandhu,
Kevin Scott, James Sullivan, David Toby, Bryan Withers and
Yader Wong.
August 22, 2015 – Matthew Barkhouse, Baby girl,
Madison Lee-Ann Barkhouse
15 YEARS (UNTIL END OF DECEMBER)
David Carrusca, Allan Chan, Jingyu Chen, Shawn Cherry,
Andrew Davin, Connie Dotten, Michael Dehmel, Ronald Dowling,
William Durant, Stuart Eaton, Stephen Enders, Derek England,
Denis Fortin, Leroy Froese, Grant Golem, Neil Hamelin, Mark Hebert,
David Hooper, Andrew Horne, Joseph Jardany, Gary Kendell,
Imad Khawaja, Raymond King, David Learned, Michael Legood,
Mike Long, Dana Martin, William McGregor, Douglas Morgan,
Paul Newton, Craig Norman, Vaughn McCabe, Richard Parent,
Steven Parry, Malcolm Peers, Peter Polson, Stephen Primmer,
Niu Shu, Douglas Spencer, Michael Stephenson, Ryan Suek,
Gary Theriault, Deborah Vollans and Michael Yates.
20 YEARS (UNTIL END OF DECEMBER)
Andrew Butcher, James Forbes, Steven Liebe and Cedrick Saunders.
25 YEARS (UNTIL END OF DECEMBER)
Bernie Baerg and Ora Neil.
At IMP Aerospace & Defence we would like to recognize those big
moments in our employee’s lives. This space is available to those
employees who have recently celebrated a retirement, a new addition
to the family or recent nuptials. To add an announcement, please
contact Jennie Brewer in the Human Resources Department.
September 15, 2015 – Luke Munroe, Baby Boy, Brody Lukas Munroe
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