IMPrint, Issue 21

Making a mark in Aerospace & Defence
President’s Christmas Message and Annual Update
Submitted By D.A. Gossen
2014 was a very exciting year for the Aerospace & Defence team with all six
Operating Units working hard at meeting our customer’s expectations. I was
most impressed at how all Operating Units embraced the opportunity for
change and rose to the challenges before us. I want to thank you all for your
support and dedication towards our goal of securing our future as a vibrant
company that delivers outstanding results for our customers.
Our continued focus on business development has resulted in exciting
opportunities in new parts of the world. Cascade Aerospace secured a contract
to provide support to international C130 Hercules aircraft from Mexico and USA.
IMP Aerospace won a contract to provide airworthiness support to
Saudi Arabia. Under the brand of IMP Naval & Land Services, IMP Aerospace
was successful in contracting with Canada to provide engineering services for
the Coast Guard. While we have been successful in sustaining work now
and into the future, we remain committed to exceeding our customer
expectations to sustain and grow our existing programs while seeking
new business opportunities.
2014 was a pivotal year for the Aurora and P3 Structural Life Extension
Programs (ASLEP). As a result of significant investment, training and
much hard-work there was clear evidence of improvement on the
Canadian and Norwegian Fixed Wing (FW) structural modification
Programs. Our in house aircraft are clearly tracking to be ready for
hand-over to the Customer in advance of their contractual
hand-over dates. This significant progress has been the result
of our staffs working together to significantly improve
our program management, reporting and work staging. The
positive schedule performance shown on these two aircraft
clearly demonstrates that IMP Aerospace has made
tremendous headway in overcoming the myriad of
challenges associated with this complex work and can
now look forward to continuing success on future
FW aircraft deliveries.
The CH149 Cormorant Depot Level Maintenance (DLM)
program is well underway with the third aircraft now in plant. Our customer
understands the clear benefits of a DLM Program on fleet reliability. As a result, we are
working closely with DND to continue to optimize and evolve the DLM Program to provide
even more value to our customer. The CH124 Sea King periodic maintenance continues to be a
steady, productive program and in Trenton, the CT114 Tutor (Snowbird) maintenance and C130J
Warehouse programs continue to deliver impressive results, exceeding our customer’s
expectations.
(President’s message continued on third page)
IMP AEROSPACE & DEFENCE
#21
December
2014
IMP Aerospace Delivers 100th CP140 Aurora Aircraft to the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF)
Submitted By Bruce Sutherland
On September 18, IMP Aerospace & Defence delivered the 100th
CP140 Aurora Third Level Inspection and Repair Program (TLIR)
aircraft to the RCAF following a brief ceremony at its Halifax Stanfield
International Airport operation.
The Aurora fleet entered service in 1981 and commenced TLIR
maintenance inductions at IMP Aerospace in 1984. The Aurora fleet is
now in its sixth TLIR cycle. Currently IMP Aerospace is incrementally
modernizing and completing a life extension program by replacing the
wings and horizontal stabilizers as well as installing state of the art
navigation, communications and mission systems to permit the
aircraft to operate effectively beyond the year 2030.
David Gossen, President of IMP Aerospace & Defence, presents a commemorative plaque to
Colonel Iain S. Huddleston, Wing Commander of 14 Wing Greenwood
“IMP Aerospace has supported the CP140 Aurora fleet since its
entry into service with the RCAF”, stated Tom Galley, IMP Aerospace’s
Executive Vice President. “Through these years, IMP has developed
significant knowledge and experience on maintaining and modernizing
the aircraft to meet the operational requirements of the RCAF. We are
proud of this milestone achievement in delivering the 100th heavy
maintenance TLIR aircraft and are prepared to continue our support
to this strategic asset throughout its entire life cycle.”
Congratulations and well done to all IMP Aerospace employees on
this significant achievement.
AC 104, the 100th CP140 TLIR aircraft departs #6 Hangar for delivery to the RCAF
The IMP Aerospace TLIR team in front of AC 104
President’s Christmas Message and Annual Update
(Continued from cover page)
IMP Aerostructures has worked through a very challenging year. With
several contracts coming to conclusion, the division has seen its
workload reduce and this has resulted in workforce reductions and a
reorganization of the management team. With the marketing team
redoubling their efforts and the operation focusing its efforts on cost
reduction and improving our customer satisfaction, I am confident that
2015 will be a better year and that we will turn the corner and
overcome the challenges before us.
Cascade Aerospace continues to widen its global footprint with
solid progress on its first international C130 program with the Mexican
Air Force. The program consists of an upgrade to the avionics,
incorporation of the Short Pod Auxiliary Power Unit
modification along with a Programmed Depot Maintenance (PDM).
As well, Cascade Aerospace continues to progress its growth through
increased workscope with the Japanese Self Defence Force and an
ex-United States Navy C130 being overhauled at its facility. This
being the first full year with Ben Boehm at the helm, the Cascade
Aerospace Leadership team is positioning the company for significant
growth and prosperity in the coming year and beyond.
IMP Electronic Systems at Hammonds Plains continues to deliver
positive results for our customer in both the Wire Harness and R&O
Programs; this strong performance has provided IMP Electronic
Systems the ability to grow workload within the Operating Unit and
add new team members to the IMP family. Yearly accomplishments
included the on time delivery of 10 Modified Automatic Stabilization
System (ASE) Amplifiers for the S-61T Program and the complete first
set of satellite harnesses for the RADARSAT Constellation Mission.
IMP Electronic Systems was awarded the coveted Boeing Gold
Supplier Award for the year, being one of only 153 suppliers within the
vast Boeing supply chain to receive the award.
The CH149 Cormorant fleet experienced another very successful
year as IMP/Canadian SAR Helicopter (CSH) personnel at Comox,
Gander and Greenwood ensured aircraft were ready for Canada’s
Squadrons to launch anytime day or night for life saving Search and
Rescue missions and medical evacuation flights from coast to coast
including the Arctic. IMP Aerospace & Defence is extremely proud of
our extensive contribution to Canada’s Search and Rescue mission,
as recognized this last summer with the renewal of our in-service
support contract for another seven years. Equally noteworthy has
been IMP/CSH efforts in Gagetown, where our technicians have been
doing an outstanding job modifying CH146 Griffin helicopters for
Canada’s Air Force under contract to Bell Helicopters.
It has been a successful year that has resulted in many positive
outcomes that we can all take pride in. I would like to take this
opportunity to thank all of you for your efforts and dedication. I look
forward with enthusiasm to working together in 2015 to meet the
challenges that the future will bring.
I would like to express 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
ILS on the Run
Submitted By Andrew Pearce
For the last ten years, IMP Aerospace & Defence has built a second to
none, scalable Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) organization. Today
that capability is being utilized to look for opportunities in
non-traditional markets other than defence.
The development and implementation of large industrial and
defence projects, demands well established systems engineering
capabilities. A major requirement for the systems engineering process
is a solid ILS capability for performing technical activities focused
upon: designing, defining, acquiring, and providing for support.
Our main customer, the Department of National Defence (DND),
recognized and benefited from our ability to “data mine” and forcast
life cycle costs through utilization of “what if” scenarios. Additionally,
large international customers such as AgustaWestland and Wyle have
recognized the solid logistics engineering knowledge we have applied
to existing customers projects such as the maintenance task
rationalization activities of the Cormorant fleet.
So who else are in need of ILS Engineering? Well, immediately
recognizable are those projects related to new Weapon Systems,
Shipbuilding, Oil and Gas, Green Power Generation and the Health
Industry, among others. Recent P-3 conferences have identified
international opportunities in New Zealand and Taiwan and closer to
home, the International Conference on Ocean Energy (ICOE) in
Halifax has opened avenues to explore in the marine power
generation field.
Certainly there is a long road ahead; however, IMP Aerospace &
Defence has already started pursuing partnership collaborations,
which will enable the ILS engineering department to run for new and
diversified markets. Stay tuned.
Left to Right: Steve Court, Jane Taylor Moffatt, Robin Waring, Nick Hain, Andrew Pearce, Bruce Beard, Cesar Rendon, Peter Leary,
Gus Astorquiza, Parker MacDonald, and Gillian Drake
IMP Fireflies
Submitted By IMP Fireflies
Each year, in communities across Canada, teams of families, friends,
co-workers and local and national corporations come together to raise
funds for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada's (LLSC's)
Light The Night Walk events and bring help and hope to people
battling blood cancers.
In support of Light the Night Canada, a team of IMP Electronic
Systems employees, “The IMP Fireflies” (Lorraine Barrett,
Darlene Scallion, Josie Scallion, Andrea Flight, Dave Meagher,
Libby MacLean, Mike MacLean and Sarah Fraser), raised $1,914
IMP Fireflies Dave, Libby, Lorraine, Sarah, and Josie
through various events,with the most popular being a “Soak the Boss”
event. John Martell and Kevin Turple endured a sunny, but chilly,
autumn lunch-hour being bombarded with water balloons.
October 18th saw them participate in the Light the Night Walk
Halifax, each carrying a lantern. White for survivors, red for
supporters, and gold for people walking in memory of a loved one.
Over $400,000 was raised in Halifax.
The team hope to make this walk a yearly event, and want to thank
everyone for all the support.
John Martell and Kevin Turple
Lorraine soaking John and Kevin
SAREX Letter of Appreciation for Gander and Greenwood Techs
Submitted By Barry Wadman
Back in September, the National Search and Rescue Exercise
(SAREX) 2014 took place in Goose Bay. SAREX is an annual
exercise that includes participants from the Canadian Armed Forces,
the Civil Air Search and Rescue Association (CASARA), the Canadian
Coast Guard (CCG) and the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary (CCGA).
Two CH149 Cormorants took part and were supported by IMP
Aerospace Technicians from both MOB Gander and MOB
Greenwood. The IMP Aerospace Techs were recognized for their
professionalism and work ethics by being awarded the SAREX 2014
Maintenance Award. This achievement was also recognised in a
Letter of Appreciation from the Wing Commander of 9 Wing, Gander.
Lieutenant-Colonel K.A. Toone stated that he would like to
“…thank the entire IMP Maintenance team for their integral work
and flexibility at SAREX 2014. Brent Whiteway, Harley Doyle, Andrew
Duff, Mark Young, Charlie Hilliard, Jason Osmond, Mike Gates and
Terry West all put in long hours to ensure both CH149911 and
CH149912 were maintained to the highest standard. The aircraft were
unfailingly on the flight line ahead of schedule each morning with all
unserviceabilities immediately rectified. It goes without saying that an
air exercise of this magnitude cannot run smoothly without the
expertise and strong work ethic of a solid maintenance team. For their
efforts, the IMP team was awarded the SAREX 2014 Maintenance
Award.”
Barry Wadman, IMP Aerospace Site Manager at MOB Gander,
also acknowledged the efforts of the Greenwood Techs.
“Great work in Goose Bay supporting the national SAREX. Your
efforts were instrumental in making the exercise such a success. You
bring credit on yourselves and the entire Gander-Greenwood team”.
As you can see, the Techs from Gander and Greenwood worked
hard to keep the Cormorants on the flight line and serviceable to
ensure a successful exercise.
A big ‘Well done’ and ‘Thanks’ to all the IMP Aerospace Techs
involved.
SAREX Maintenance Award Trophy
Coats for Cumberland
Steve Saves the Day
Submitted By Linda Carter
Submitted By John Walsh, Rob Colter, and Lee Conrad
For the past number of years, Cumberland County residents,
community groups and businesses have helped to provide coats and
winter wear to many Cumberland County communities through the
Coats for Cumberland program. Hundreds of coats, hats and mittens
have been distributed to people in need of all ages. This year IMP
Aerostructures held their own Coats for Cumberland drive and the
employees donated several pieces of winter wear to this wonderful
cause. A huge thank you to all those employees who so kindly donated.
Due to his ability to spot danger and his quick response,
Stephen McCulloch saved #1 Hangar from what could have been a
great catastrophe. On the rainy day of April 8, there was a power
outage. Not long after the outage occurred, one of the motors for the air
conditioner overheated and caught fire. That’s where Stephen took on
his leadership role and reacted within seconds, grabbing a fire
extinguisher and putting out the fire. As a child “he always dreamed of
fighting fires and running into burning buildings to save people”. Well, on
this day he did just that. So if you see Stephen passing by, give him a
thank you. Way to go Steve.
Linda Carter and Roy Gilroy (USW, President)
From left: Bruce McCulloch and Stephen McCulloch (no family relationship)
Cheryl Quinlan – A Grateful Thank You
Submitted By Paula Quinlan
From August 16-23, Cheryl Quinlan, daughter of Paula Quinlan, Senior
Buyer, IMP Aerospace, volunteered with 10 other Atlantic Canadian
youth on a MyMissions Trip to Sosua, Dominican Republic. With only
two months to raise $2000, Cheryl was busy making and decorating
both cakes and cupcakes to help realize her goal. Cheryl and Paula
would like to thank the IMP Aerospace employees and especially the
people in ZOT building for their support as they enjoyed many of
Cheryl’s creations. Thank you also to those who donated school
supplies and gave money for the orphanage there. Working in above 30
degree Celsius conditions, Cheryl and the MyMissions Team of 13
helped in building a house, visited an orphanage and pregnancy centre,
organized children’s daily activities, participated in Take Back the
Streets events as well as prepared, cooked and delivered a traditional
meal to more than 50 people. It was a life changing event for Cheryl and
she wanted to say thank you to those at IMP Aerospace who helped her.
Cascade - DND Letter of Appreciation - Trenton
Maintenace Technicians
Submitted By Ben Boehm
In June, Ben Boehm received a glowing letter of appreciation for the
Cascade Aerospace personnel located in Trenton, from
Jean Bernier, Lieutenant-Colonel, Commanding Officer 424 (T&R)
Sqn. The text of the letter reads as follows:
“For over six years, Cascade Aerospace personnel have been
embedded within the CC130E/H maintenance organizations at 8 Wing
Trenton, specifically 8 Air Maintenance Squadron and 424 (Transport
& Rescue Squadron). The fleet-specific technical knowledge and
years of experience of the Contracted Support Team (CST) members
have been relied upon to successfully conduct heavy maintenance
activities and rectify those elusive, complex snags, not only at 8 Wing,
Trenton but at 435 Squadron in Winnipeg, MB and 413 Sqn in
Greenwood, NS.
The dedication and consummate professionalism of the following
personnel in support of CC130E/H Tactical Transport and Search and
Rescue (SAR) operations have directly contributed to mission success
and requires recognition:
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TSR Supervisor Paul Finch;
Crew Leads: Dave Boudreau & Donald Rioux; and
Technicians: Jean Chamberlain, Dan Gallant, John McGrenere,
Stewart Greer, Raymond Gauvin, Claude Mourez, Paul Stevens,
Bruce Clarke, Marc Dumouchel & Doug Buchanan.
The CST’s arrival in the Fall of 2008 generated additional aircraft
availability while military maintenance technicians trained to transition
to the J-model fleet and later, as 8 Wing moved from Centralized
Maintenance to Squadron Maintenance. They also provided much
appreciated training and mentoring to “blue-suit” maintainers with less
experience, moving them towards achieving greater qualification and
authorization.
On behalf of the airmen and airwomen within the Air Mobility and
Search and Rescue communities, specifically those of the CC130E/H
fleet, we wish to personally thank those members of the CST for their
invaluable contributions to an integrated military/civilian maintenance
team that maintained mission focus and achieved successful results.”
Congratulations Cascade Trenton on your dedication and
continued hard work – Well Done!
Cheryl Quinlan and Hashley
Engineers Nova Scotia Councillor Appointment
Submitted By Ruth Hiltz
Congratulations to Gaurav Sehgal of IMP Aerospace’s Rotary Wing Engineering. On September
8th, Gaurav became a member of the Engineers Nova Scotia Council.
Engineers Nova Scotia elections were held this summer, and when the votes of the nearly
6,000 members were counted, Gaurav had earned a seat on the council representing the
Halifax area. His selection makes him the youngest councillor of the organization to date.
Engineers Nova Scotia is the licensing and regulatory body for Professional Engineers and
Engineers-in-Training practising in Nova Scotia. The 13-member Council establishes and
implements Engineers Nova Scotia’s mission, sets their rate of progress in undertaking their
purpose, provides continuity within the organization, and confirms Engineers Nova Scotia’s
identity within the engineering community. As one of two councillors representing the Halifax
area, Gaurav will be the voice of local engineers and engineers-in-training.
Gaurav is a native of Nagpur India and completed his B.Eng. in Electronics Engineering from
RKNEC, India in 2003. After working in India for a year, he travelled 7,000 miles to Nova Scotia
to pursue a Master of Applied Science (MASc) degree in Electrical Engineering at Dalhousie
University and graduated in 2006.
Gaurav started his career with IMP Group in IMP Electronic Systems, serving as a Design
Engineer for the bus harness design on the James Webb Space Telescope and MDA
telecommunication satellites. He was transferred to IMP Aerospace in 2010, where as a Senior
Avionics Engineer, he continues to provide avionics and electrical engineering support to
Canada’s Search and Rescue CH149 helicopter fleet.
Gaurav Sehgal
So you Work in Production – What’s in Your Future?
Submitted By Phil Boulter
(Left to right), Bob Chambers, Tracey Matheson, Phil Boulter, Tanya Carroll, and Craig Norman
When you work for a company with approximately 1,200 employees
and you are a member of the largest Branch within that company, it
can be very easy to feel that your career and personal development
can get lost in the crowd. IMP Aerospace recognizes that it is
essential for there to be a program in place that sets out a “Road
Map” for the development of production employees. This “Road Map”
should take into consideration the skills we have in house today, the
skills we need to develop today and the skills we need to develop for
the future
To address this requirement, and in support of the company’s
strategic objective of “Employee Engagement”, in May of 2014 the VP
Production established the Department of Production Personnel,
(DPP). The department is a five-person team consisting of Phil
Boulter – Director Production Personnel, Tracey Matheson – Strategic
Planning and Compliance Management, Tanya Carroll – DPP
Coordinator, Bob Chambers – Mechanical Specialist and Craig
Norman – Avionics Specialist
The department’s primary focus is the development of production
personnel taking into consideration all aspects of employee
development from the day they arrive at the company right up to
being a competent and capable Production Foreman. The first step in
the process was the creation of the “Road Map” with the purpose of
establishing the sequence of tasks and experiences that an employee
would follow from their first day in plant. The “Road Map” includes
both classroom and on-the-job training requirements, self-study
opportunities and post training experience requirements. The “Road
Map” is competency based and consists of five categories of
competency each with individual disciplines that must be mastered in
order to be determined competent in that category. The five
categories are:
1. Airworthiness.
2. Aircraft Trade Training.
3. OSH&E.
4. Business Systems; and
5. People Skills/Personal Traits/Leadership skills.
The “Road Map” has three distinct stages:
Stage 1, from new hire up to a competent and capable Airframe
Mechanic/Avionic Tech – with Performance of Maintenance
(POM) authorization.
Stage 2, from the completion of Stage 1 up to a competent and
capable Airframe Tech/Avionic System Tech with Aircraft
Certification Authority (ACA) authorization.
Stage 3, from the completion of Stage 2 up to a competent and
capable Foreman with Aircraft Release Authority (ARA)
authorization.
The “Road Map” is used to identify what and when training is
required to enable employees to progress to the next stage, the best
location and program for them to be assigned to in order to gain OJT
experience and therefore sign off their TQRs and above all to ensure
that they are being given the opportunity to progress. Using the “Road
Map” as the standard, each production employee will now have a
clear and concise understanding of where they are in terms of their
own personal development against normal expectations.
Since July of this year all new Production employees are entered
into this development plan. For existing employees, a review is being
carried out to establish where they are in relation to the “Road Map”
and as such what development opportunities are available to them to
bring them up to the desired level of competency. This process, in
conjunction with the “Road Map”, establishes the foundation for
production employee development and ensures that we approach
development in a consistent and standardized fashion.
If you have any questions on the new department or the “Road
Map” you are welcome to pay us a visit or you can contact any of the
team members directly who will be more than willing to answer your
questions.
AMO Airworthiness Department
Submitted By Russ Spackman
The AMO Airworthiness Department has been in existence since
2007. The initial purpose of the department was to develop a
company airworthiness framework and have IMP Aerospace be
approved by DND as an Aircraft Maintenance Organization (AMO).
Today after successful acceptance by DND as an approved AMO, the
department has expanded and become embedded within Production
to assist and guide in airworthiness regulations and compliance. The
department consists of four personnel reporting to the Head of the
Quality Branch, Senior Director of Quality, David McLean.
The Senior Maintenance Manager for the DND AMO is
Russ Spackman, who is the link to the DND Director of Technical
Airworthiness and Engineering Support (DTAES), and is responsible
for ensuring IMP Aerospace meets the requirements of the DND
Technical Airworthiness Manual. As part of the airworthiness team,
three specialists have joined the department as representatives within
various Production Departments. The first to join the team was Neil
Harding, who left the CP140/P3 Avionics Foreman position to become
the Person Assigned Senior Maintenance Authority (PASMA) as the
alternate to the SMM during his absences. He is also the Person
Responsible for Assignment of Authority (PRAA) for the R&O and
Manufacturing within #8 Building and the Nacelle programs. The two
other Specialists are John McCully and David MacKenzie, who both
previously held Production Foreman positions and now fulfill the
PRAA responsibilities within Production. John has responsibility for
Rotary Wing Programs and Paint and Process Shops, while David is
the Fixed Wing PRAA, overseeing Norwegian and CP140 Aurora
programs. Not to say the department consists of senior personnel, but
the department brings a wealth of experience with a combined total of
over 117 years of aviation experience.
These AW Specialists are to assist Production and provide
guidance in documentation accuracy, interpretation of regulations, and
to assist in the development of technicians’ authorizations. The
interaction with the Department of Production Personnel is one of the
key roles of the specialists in developing and authorizing technicians
as they progress through their career at IMP Aerospace. The AW team
is there to help all personnel, so do not hesitate to contact any of the
representatives if you have any questions or concerns.
AW Team Left to Right: Neil Harding, Russ Spackman, John McCully, and Dave MacKenzie
2014 Aircraft Deliveries
Submitted By Dale Worden
All year long the entire staff at IMP Aerospace and Cascade
Aerospace work diligently at various tasks that are required to keep
the company moving forward and generate the outcomes our
customers expect of us. These tasks range from the technicians on
the hangar floors that turn the wrenches to repair and modify the
aircraft to staff in Finance and HR that work behind the scenes to
allow others to be successful. Through all of this activity, at various
points in the year aircraft get delivered to our customers, some with
fanfare but most just quietly leave the plant to be replaced by another
new and exciting challenge.
AIRCRAFT
TYPE
CH124
This year the IMPrint team decided to present you with a summary
of our delivery successes so that we can all see the results of our long
and exhausting days of focused efforts. Below is a table that shows all
the deliveries for this year.
Congratulations to the entire IMP Aerospace and Cascade
Aerospace team on thirty-five successful deliveries!!
AIRCRAFT
TYPE
CASCADE AEROSPACE
AIRCRAFT DELIVERIED in 2014
CC130H
7
130343 – 16 Jan 14
130340 – 5 Feb 14
130334 - 9 Mar 14
130344 – 5 Apr 14
130339 – 6 June 14
130341 – 17 Oct 14
130336 - 2 Dec 14
CC130E
1
130307 – 6 Dec 14
CC130J
1
130601 – 12 Dec 14
L382
4
C-GHPW – 19 Jan 14
N405LC – 11 Mar 14
N401LC – 1 Jun 14
C-GUSI – 15 Dec 14
CL215T
3
219 – 31 Mar 14
201 – 5 Apr 14
218 – 30 Apr 14
DASH8-Q400
2
5Y-VVZ – 5 Feb 14
5Y-VVY – 23 Jun 14
B737-NG
3
803 – 26 Jun 14
804 – 4 Dec 14
805 – 15 Dec 14
IMP AEROSPACE
AIRCRAFT DELIVERIED in 2014
7
124428 – 18 Feb 14
124430 – 20 Feb 14
124436 - 12 Mar 14
124424 – 6 May 14
124414 – 5 June 14
124406 – 7 Aug 14
124412 - 21 Oct 14
CH149
2
149908 – 6 Feb 14
149901 – 18 Nov 14
CP140
2
140117 – 26 Sep 14
140104 – 19 Sep 14
RNoAF
3
163297 – Phase D Inspection: 27 Feb 14
154576 – Phase D Inspection: 23 Apr 14
163299 – ASLEP-N: 31 Mar 14
IMP Aerostructures Family Tour Day
Submitted By Linda Carter
On Saturday, Novemeber 15, 2014 IMP Aerostructures held a family
day. Many employees brought their family members out to see where
their parents, grandparents, children or spouses work and what they
do and to see how aircraft parts are made. Family members were
treated to hotdogs, hamburgers, sausages, and refreshments,
compliments of the Social Committee. Everyone had a great time
learning about IMP Aerostructures. We would like to thank the many
volunteers for making the day successful.
Darryl Ferguson demonstrating for Frank Routledge and spouse
Bill Dobson demonstrating
Tracy Legere demonstrating while Colin Thompson and family look on
Christopher Godfrey demonstrating to Wayne Routledge and family
Dennis Fury demonstrating for Andrew Savage and son
Pat Brine demonstrating for Jillian Penny and family and Keith Moses and daughters
IMP Aerospace and IMP Electronic Systems Family Day – Saturday, October 4
Submitted By Rick Neima
Family Day 2014 was a huge success, with approximately 1,200
employees, friends and family in attendance at our HSIA and HP
locations. The event showcased our world-class Aerospace and
Electronic Systems operations through almost 50 different displays,
as well as provided lots of fun challenges, games, and learning
experiences for children.
More than 150 employees and cadets from the Tantallon district
volunteered to help out on the day of the event, along with 25 local
companies which donated food, supplies, and lots of prizes. 14 Wing
Greenwood showed their support by flying in a CH149 Cormorant with
a Search and Rescue Technician team, which was a huge hit. Local
food banks were chosen as the charity of choice for the event, and
more than 15 boxes of food were donated to Feed NS and the
St. Margaret’s Bay Food Bank, along with the unused food from the
event.
A big thank you to the Family Day Steering Committee for all of
their time and effort put into planning this event, and to all who
attended, donated, and volunteered. Family Day would not have been
such a tremendous success without you.
Sherry Smith and Rose Gauthier Facepainting
Lysa Evans, Hailee Denief, Jamie Grigg, Stephen Crummey - Bottle Takes Flight Game
Adrian Oncel - CI
Gail Atwood & Tracey Lysens cooking up the goods at Hammonds Plains
Gaetan Blais explaining the Engineering Display
Andrew Thompson (Centre) Showing off the CP140 Aurora re-wing program
Rob Finley with Teagan McCabe – Paint Display
Children's Paper Airplane Runway Game
Mike Michaud cooking up the hot dogs at HSIA
Julie Blais in the First Responder Room
Children participating in the colouring contest at Hammonds Plains
Guests touring a Cormorant
Aircraft Photography Contest
2
1
4
3
6
5
7
8
Where in the World is IMPrint Being Read?
Submitted By Paul McCabe
In previous issues we invited you to send us your photos of IMPrint from around the world. Here are more pictures of IMP Aerospace & Defence
employees showing their copy of IMPrint from locations around the globe. Your IMPrint team continues to work hard creating a newsletter that is
worthy of your attention, whether at home or away. We encourage you to take IMPrint on the road and send us your photos with IMPrint.
David Wardrope from IMP Electronic Systems visiting IMP
Aerospace during Family Day. David wanted to see where
the wire harnesses he builds go to be installed in an aircraft.
Kim MacPhail aboard the Celebrity Infinity during a port visit
to Gustavia, St Barts FWI
IMPrint Contest
Capture the beauty of an aircraft for us all to see. At IMP Aerospace & Defence we only see them in their “grounded” condition
undergoing repairs or modification. This contest is to let us appreciate their beauty when “they have slipped the surly bonds of earth
and are dancing the sk ies on laughter-silvered wings” (John Magee). To compete, submit an electronic copy of a picture that you
have tak en and you may win one of our great prizes!
Contest Details:
IMPrint Readers will vote on one of the eight finalist's pictures by submitting this ballot with their vote.*
Voting for IMPrint Readers will close Friday, February 20 2015.
Winner's name and entry will be published in the March 2015 IMPrint edition.
Ballot Submission:
Please submit your paper ballot via your regular means. For IMP Aerospace and IMP Electronic Systems please send your
ballots to Danielle Clarke at mailbox # 504. For IMP Aerostructures ballots please deposit your ballot in the ballot b ox in the
cafeteria. For Cascade ballots please drop your ballot to the HR Department.
Two random names from the submitted ballots will be drawn to receive a Tim Horton’s gift certificate for $20.00/each.
Prizes
1st Place – A Tim Horton’s gift certificate for $60.00
2nd Place – A Tim Horton’s gift certificate for $40.00
3rd Place – A Tim Horton’s gift certificate for $20.00
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Step up Walking Challenge
Submitted By Linda Carter
When IMP Aerostructures received free pedometers from
thePersonal, it was decided we would create a four week challenge to
have some fun with them. We put up a memo called “Step Up Walking
Challenge” with a list of rules. The contest was to see who could walk
the farthest around Nova Scotia (or at least virtually) with teams
consisting of four employees each. There were eight teams that
signed up. The teams were colour coded in order to keep track of the
kilometres on our map of Nova Scotia and each team had a name as
well: Orange Team (Chucky Monkeys), Red Team (Cougars), Blue
Team (Happy Feet), Grey Team (The Temptations), Black Team (Hot
to Trotters), Yellow Team (Sunshine Rockers), and the Purple Team
(DNR’s). Although there were a few rough moments with the
pedometers, everyone remained positive. All teams had a friendly
competition going on between them, and for the most part everyone
appeared to have a good time, with lots of laughs and stories about
where and how long they walked, only to check their pedometers and
see a zero reading. They persevered and continued on even with the
technical difficulties. Total distance walked for the eight teams was
5,281 kilometres! The winning team was the Red Team (The Cougars)
which walked 983.39km followed very closely by the Grey Team (The
Temptations) who walked 979.75 km – a mere 3.64 kilometres in the
difference.
Congratulations to all the teams and participants, a great job by all!
The Winning Teams
1st Place - Tina Flemming, Denise Pye, Kim Crocket, and Sheryl Stevens – The Cougars
The Other Teams
2nd Place - Jean Brundage, Gail McGlashing, Cindy Hicks, and Sandra Bird – The Temptations
Runway Run
Submitted By Clair Henderson
Back in June, Staci MacAskill, CSC Exec Assistant, asked if I would be interested in
doing a 5 km run for charity to which I replied ‘sounds good!’ So we decided to try
and get a team together from the Cormorant Support Centre. We didn’t have a big
team but we named ourselves ‘CSH Chuggers’ and embarked on a training regime.
Early on a very rainy Saturday, on October 4, we met up here at Halifax International
Airport Gateway Hangar and were given our bibs and numbers and off we went for
our 5 km walk/run! Very appropriately the halfway point was marked by a Cormorant
generously provided by Main Operating Base Greenwood.
For entering the run our names were entered into a draw with the prize being a
55” 3D Ultrathin television, which, much to my delight I won…!! So it was a win-win
situation: as we got fitter, the Lung Association got some funds – $200 – and I won a
television…!
All things considered, even though the weather was awful, it was still a really
enjoyable event and one in which I would readily partake again. Maybe next year
the team will be bigger and the Lung Association will benefit even more.
Left to Right – Clair Henderson, Staci MacAskill
Left to Right – Clair Henderson, Steve Bartlett, Staci MacAskill
Community Volunteer Grant – Brad MacLeod
Submitted By Martin Miller
Back to school was a little better for the kids at Ecole
Grosvenor Wentworth Park School in Halifax this year as they
returned to a new playground on the school yard. The
playground ribbon cutting ceremony on September 2 was the
culmination of three years of fundraising by a committee of
school parents who raised more than $150,000 through
fundraising events, private donations and government grants.
IMP supported the new playground through the IMP
Community Volunteer Grant Program through a request by
Brad MacLeod, ASIP Engineering Manager and an active
member of the fundraising committee.
The Community Volunteer Grant is available to any IMP
Aerospace & Defence employee who has volunteered for any
CRA registered charity for at least 20 hours in the 12 months
before applying for the grant. Further details regarding the
Community Volunteer Grant can be found in Section 8.16 of
the IMP Corporate Policies and Procedures document.
Brad and his daughters Libby and Fiona at the new playground.
Hockey Fans Trip of a Lifetime
Submitted By Greg Stephenson
In January 2014, Greg Stephenson, a Maintenance Department
employee at IMP Aerospace and lifelong Chicago Blackhawks fan,
took in a game at the Chicago United Center and was treated to the
opportunity of a life time. Having taken along a Blackhawks jersey he
has owned since 1961 (and actually wore 54 years ago!) to try to get
autographed, he was fortunate enough to be invited to the
Blackhawks’ team private viewing box during the third period where
Bobby Hull, Greg and Denis Savard
he met Blackhawks Hall of Famers Bobby Hull and Denis Savard as
well as four time Stanley Cup winner Ab McDonald. All three Chicago
Blackhawk team ambassadors signed his jersey (see photo – shadow
box and frame courtesy of Eric Russell). To top things off the
Blackhawks scored a 3-2 overtime shootout victory over the Boston
Bruins. In Greg’s words “It could not have been a better day.”
54 Year Old Autographed Jersey
IMP Aerospace Technical Publications Department
Submitted By Glen Gorveatte
Starting with the CH124 in 1984 and growing to now include the
CP140, CC115, CC138, CH149 and C130J. IMP Technical
Publications provides full Publications Management Services (PMS)
to the Canadian Department of National Defence (DND) and other
select customers such as Lockheed Martin.
Publications Management Services include such activities as
authoring and editing changes to aircraft maintenance and operating
manuals, as well as creating and publishing new manuals whether
they are printed or electronic. Technical Publications also puts these
same skills to work producing much of the Marketing Material that is
used by IMP Aerospace & Defence as well as producing the IMPrint
Newsletter that we all enjoy.
Technical Publications’ experience with Interactive Electronic
Technical Manuals (IETMs) and Publications (IETPs) dates back to
the first part of the last decade. Leading a team of independent DND
contractors and DND representatives on the Canadian CP140 Aurora
Technical Publications team
(P-3 Orion) aircraft program, IMP Aerospace developed and
implemented the fleet’s first IETM. Today, Technical Publications can
develop and enhance IETMs/IETPs with 3-D imagery and e-learning
capabilities.
Technical Publications is part of IMP Aerospace’s Engineering
Branch with a team comprised of:
• Technical Writers.
• Translators and Technical Accuracy Check (TAC) Specialists.
• Production Editors.
• Systems Developers and Analysts.
• Technical Illustrators; and
• Management.
With its recent selection by Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company
as the source for S1000D compliant Interactive Electronic Technical
Publication (IETP) for the C130J Hercules, it is an exciting time for
Technical Publications and the team is looking forward to building
upon this recent success.
In Memory of Bill Phinney
Remembering Jim Dudley
Submitted By Linda Carter
Submitted By Gaetan Blais
It is with deep sadness that we announce the
passing of William (Bill) Phinney on October 1,
2014. Bill started working at Enheat on
June 1, 1982 and then continued on with
IMP Aerostructures until his death. He held
positions such as, Fitter Welder and Fitter
Assembly. He took great pride in his work
and made sure his work turned out to
perfection. Bill was a sensitive, loving and
somewhat shy individual. Bill was kind to a
fault and would gladly help anyone. He had a
great fondness for pets as well. Bill met the love
of his life Lori-Ann at IMP Aerostructures and they
married in February of this year. Bill will be, and is, missed by many of
his co-workers. They have some wonderful memories of working and
socializing with Bill that will keep his memory alive in the plant for
many years to come.
Remembering Dave Bennett
Submitted By Ashley Lush
The IMP Aerospace family was shocked
and saddened by the untimely death of
our colleague and friend, Dave Bennett.
Dave was a foreman in #8 Building who
passed away suddenly while on vacation
with his wife, Beverly (Lush).
Dave began his long working career
with IMP in 1977. His professional
approach to his work, his manufacturing
knowledge, and his contributions to daily
operations at our plant were greatly
valued by his co-workers.
Dave took a lot of pride in the quality of work produced by the men
and women who were under his charge and as a result of that he
treated those who worked for him and with him like they were his
family. Dave’s hands on caring approach to leadership will be dearly
missed by the people of #8 Building.
Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family at this difficult time.
It is with great sadness that we announce the loss of one our
colleagues, Jim Dudley, who passed away on September 10, 2014
after a brief struggle with cancer. Jim died peacefully at home
surrounded by his loved ones.
Jim was born in Chichester, England on October 23, 1950 and
joined the Canadian Armed Forces at the age of 17, serving in
Shearwater and in Germany. After 10 years of service, Jim joined IMP
Electronic Systems in 1979 as a Helper and Stores person before
joining the Avionics Technician’s trade, later moving on to become an
Electronic Systems Technician. During that time, he became qualified
as an Instrument and Electrical Technician on the CP140 Aurora’s
electrical systems in 1982 in Greenwood. Jim continued his
progression, advancing his knowledge of aircraft systems and
electronics, from High-Reliability Soldering to getting qualified on the
Sea King’s ASE System.
In the last phase of his career, Jim started to work with the IMP
Electronic Systems small detachment of personnel in Shearwater in
2006, truly becoming the expert in Sea King-related Armament and
Aviation Lab systems. Jim had just recently been given his
Long-Service Award for the 35 years of excellent service he gave to
IMP Electronic Systems and its customers.
Jim will be sadly missed in the Shearwater labs. He was a man
who took great pride in the quality of his work, always taking part in
the team's mission to serve our customer.
Festival of Trees
Submitted By Paul McCabe
The Afghanistan tree on display on the second floor of #1 Hangar
On November 21st and 22nd, the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia celebrated
its 23rd annual Compass Group Canada Festival of Trees event. This event featured
the Shannex Holiday Luncheon and the IMP Group Gala Night with Co-Chairs
Stephen and Jill Plummer. Both events took place among the sparkling RBC Forest
of Trees. Funds raised at the Festival of Trees support mental health programs and
services for Nova Scotians living with mental illness and their loved ones.
Presented by long-time supporter RBC, the Forest of Trees is a stunning gallery
of Christmas trees decorated by professional designers, individual donors and/or
corporate teams who wish to contribute to the Mental Health Foundation via the
Festival. By generously offering time and resources to decorate a tree for auction,
sponsors add to the enchanting atmosphere while having a direct positive impact on
the lives of those living with mental illness.
While attending this event, our President and Chief Operating Officer, Mr. David Gossen,
was drawn to a tree decorated with poppies and topped with a helmet with a painted scene of
Afghanistan. Adorning the branches of the tree were symbolic dog tags representing each of our
fallen soldiers. Recognizing the relevance of this tree to our main customer, the Canadian Forces,
he placed the successful bid in the auction and had the tree placed on display in the office spaces
on the second floor of #1 Hangar.
This gesture of good will on behalf of our President will contribute to mental health programs
and services for Nova Scotians.
Halloween Around IMP Aerospace & Defence
Submitted By Laurie Murray and Linda Carter
A little fun was had on Halloween Day at IMP Aerospace & Defence.
At IMP Aerostructures a few characters dressed up for Halloween,
while the Social Committee handed out lots of treats but hardly any
tricks to all employees.
At IMP Aerospace, once again, Technical Publications supported
Feed Nova Scotia and had a little fun while doing it. With four
participants trick-or-treating this year, they all got to enjoy the treats
brought in for them by their co-workers, who also got to vote for “Best
Costume”. This year’s winner was Robin Jack-Jensen who won a $25
gift card. All participants brought in food donations which will go
directly to Feed Nova Scotia.
Pictured in the photo from left to right: Mark McLean (Licorice
Cigarboro Man), Robin Jack-Jensen (Steampunk Lady Pirate),
Marie Hanifen (Belle from Beauty and the Beast), Jenna Harvie
(Freddy Krueger).
Thanks to everyone for participating and hope to see you again
next year.
2014 IMP Aerostructures Bass Fishing
Competition
Submitted By Linda Carter
The 2014 Annual IMP Aerostructures Bass Fishing Competition had
another successful year. This year’s winners were:
1st place – Sheryl Stevens, IMP Aerostructures
2nd place – Doug Forrest, IMP Aerostructures
3rd place – Dan Franklin, IMP Aerospace
Sheryl caught her winning entry in Joggins, on a beautiful sunny
day on July 7. The fish was a whopping 38 inches long and apparently
filled her freezer. Congratulations Sheryl on winning the Annual
Aerostructures 2014 Bass Fishing Competition!
Stayed tuned for the spring edition of the IMPrint for details on the
2015 Annual IMP Aerostructures Bass Fishing Competition.
Sheryl Stevens Catch
(Left to Right) Mark McLean, Robin Jack-Jensen, Marie Hanifen, and Jenna Harvie
Doug Forrest, 2nd place, Sheryl Stevens, 1st place, and Dave Pearson, VP & General Manager
(Left to Right) Ron Embree, Andrea Bishop, Ann Gilfoy, and Darlene Munroe
Dan Franklin
Congratulations
Congratulations
Congratulations
35 years of service
30 years of service
30 years of service
Presenter (right): Tom Galley; Executive Vice-President
Recipient (left): Dennis Peverill; Manager, Components R & O
Presenter (right): Tom Galley, Executive Vice-President
Recipient (left): Tony Brushett; Paint & Process Coordinator
Presenter (left): Tom Galley, Executive Vice-President
Recipient (right): Gerry Carter; Control Centre Supervisor
Congratulations
Congratulations
Congratulations
30 years of service
30 years of service
30 years of service
Presenter (right): Tom Galley; Executive Vice-President
Recipient (left): Larry Garden; Refinisher
Presenter (right): Tom Galley; Executive Vice-President
Recipient (left): Cecil Mullins; Heat Metal Treater
Presenters (left, right): Kevin Turple; Manager, Contracts
Administration, & Dave Meagher; VP & General Manager
Recipient (centre): Dan Oxner; Senior Buyer/Purchaser
Congratulations
Congratulations
Congratulations
30 years of service
30 years of service
30 years of service
Presenter (left): Steve Shea; Quality Manager
Recipient (right): George (Scott) Thomson; Electronics Inspector
Presenter (left): Tom Galley; Executive Vice-President
Recipient (right): Rodney Timmons; Labour/Sweeper
IMPrint CONTEST WINNERS
Presenters (left, right): Kirk Atwood; Wire Harness Production
Supervisor, & John Martell, Director of Production
Recipient (centre): Yvonne Weir; Cable Assembler
Congratulations
Submitted By Cheryle Engram
The draw for the IMPrint Contest featured in the
September 2014 issue took place on 27
November. The lucky winner of the $150 Seasons
Bistro gift certificate was Real Morin of IMP
Aerospace. The winners of the $25 Tim Horton’s
cards were Ora Neil and Tammy Warnell, both of
IMP Aerospace. We would like to congratulate
these individuals and encourage everyone to
continue participating in future IMPrint contests.
30 years of service
Real Morin (on left) receiving gift certificate from
Paul McCabe
Presenter (right): Tom Galley, Executive Vice-President
Recipient (left): Gary Withenshaw; Avionics Systems Technician
LONG TERM SERVICE AWARDS
CONGRATULATIONS
IMP Group is proud to offer Long Service and Retirement Recognition
awards to our loyal team members.
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 Danielle Clarke in the Human Resources Department.
5 YEARS (UNTIL END OF DECEMBER)
Laura Armes, David Johnson, Richard MacCormack, Marjorie Mah,
Harold McGregor, Clarke Oliver, and Jason Williams.
10 YEARS (UNTIL END OF DECEMBER)
Adam Adshade, Rene Amamio, Gustavo Astorquiza, Julie Blais,
Alton Brown, Sim Chin, Mandip Grewal, Jared Janzen,
Richard Johnson, Abby Lai, Gladys Mason, James McCracken,
Roger Morriss, Matthew Peters, Deborah Rhodenizer, Pon San,
Michael Simpson,Craig Sinclair, Derek Strum, Christine Sullivan,
Kim Thomas, and Brent Whiteway.
BIRTHS
August 29th, 2014 – Billy & Heather Hartlen, baby girl
Sarah Grace Hartlen
September 8, 2014 – Al Robinson and Rebekeh Townsend, baby girl
Natalie Robinson
November 11, 2014 – Graham and Katie Lister, baby girl Libby Lister
RETIREMENTS
15 YEARS (UNTIL END OF DECEMBER)
Guy Brown, John Clark, Brenda Dewey-Tapper, Brian Gibson,
Michel Hanna, John Hepworth, Raj Kumar, Chris Lehti, Mark McLean,
Carol Pearson, Kurtis Schroeder, Joe Skuce and Paul White.
20 YEARS (UNTIL END OF DECEMBER)
Mario Delgiusto, Bill Flintoft, Tim Hesketh, Shawn Reuter, and
Norm Saucier.
Peter Seaward
Are you planning on retiring in the next few months? If you are
.
and you’d like to stay connected and informed of upcoming
editions of IMPrint, or if you know someone who has retired and
would be interested, please send us your e-mail address to
HR@impaerospaceanddefence.com.
25 YEARS (UNTIL END OF DECEMBER)
Dennis Ascah, and Ian Wright.
30 YEARS (UNTIL END OF DECEMBER)
Michael Bennett, Tony Brushett, Gerry Carter, Barry Drake,
Larry Garden, James Grigg, Cecil Mullins, Mitchell Oickle, Dan Oxner,
George Thomson, Rodney Timmons, David Tobin, Gary Weir,
Yvonne Weir, and Gary Withenshaw.
35 YEARS (UNTIL END OF DECEMBER)
Lorna Hart, Dennis Peverill, and Daniel Sheehan.
Thank you for all your hard work and dedication.
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