AEROSTAT PROJECT MANAGER APPRENTICESHIP
BRANTFORD, ONTARIO
Solar Ship is a world leader in developing electric powered aircraft and fabric aerospace products. This role is key to
the company’s mission to deliver 100% carbon-free electric systems that connect the world’s remote areas most
threatened by climate change, natural disaster, pandemic and conflict. The present Aerostat Project Manager is a
pioneer and legend in the industry and she needs an apprentice. She is managing a health challenge and needs help
with daily tasks. This is an ideal opportunity for developing an apprentice to learn all aspects of the craft. We are
seeking a motivated learner with advanced people skills who recognizes this exceptional opportunity to learn a
unique skill from an industry leader and delightful individual who has been honoured with the prestigious Tayloe
Murphy Resilience Award. Her career credits include working directly with Sir Richard Branson, of The Virgin Group,
and Per Lindstrand in their Trans-Atlantic Hot Air Balloon crossings which garnered six world records for altitude,
speed and endurance, and construction of the world’s largest aerostat for the opening and closing ceremonies of the
Commonwealth Games in Delhi, India 2011, which was viewed by 1.3 billion people.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Aerostat Project Manager Apprentice is responsible for supporting the Aerostat Project Manager who is
responsible for all facets of design, manufacturing, customer and supplier relations and deployment of engineered
textile structures. While apprenticing in this position, the Aerostat Project Manager Apprentice will provide round-the-
clock care to accommodate the needs of the mentor who is experiencing partial paralysis due to an incident – her
mind is extremely sharp, but her limited mobility is affecting her pace of work. She came into the industry as an
apprentice with no qualifications and rose to become a world leader. She is seeking someone with similar character
and work ethic to train and develop. Solar Ship’s manufacturing centre is located in Brantford, Ontario. Room and
board included.
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & KEY COMPETENCIES:
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
JOB TYPE: Apprenticeship with intention full-time employment
For more information, visit www.solarship.com
the company’s mission to deliver 100% carbon-free electric systems that connect the world’s remote areas most
threatened by climate change, natural disaster, pandemic and conflict. The present Aerostat Project Manager is a
pioneer and legend in the industry and she needs an apprentice. She is managing a health challenge and needs help
with daily tasks. This is an ideal opportunity for developing an apprentice to learn all aspects of the craft. We are
seeking a motivated learner with advanced people skills who recognizes this exceptional opportunity to learn a
unique skill from an industry leader and delightful individual who has been honoured with the prestigious Tayloe
Murphy Resilience Award. Her career credits include working directly with Sir Richard Branson, of The Virgin Group,
and Per Lindstrand in their Trans-Atlantic Hot Air Balloon crossings which garnered six world records for altitude,
speed and endurance, and construction of the world’s largest aerostat for the opening and closing ceremonies of the
Commonwealth Games in Delhi, India 2011, which was viewed by 1.3 billion people.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Aerostat Project Manager Apprentice is responsible for supporting the Aerostat Project Manager who is
responsible for all facets of design, manufacturing, customer and supplier relations and deployment of engineered
textile structures. While apprenticing in this position, the Aerostat Project Manager Apprentice will provide round-the-
clock care to accommodate the needs of the mentor who is experiencing partial paralysis due to an incident – her
mind is extremely sharp, but her limited mobility is affecting her pace of work. She came into the industry as an
apprentice with no qualifications and rose to become a world leader. She is seeking someone with similar character
and work ethic to train and develop. Solar Ship’s manufacturing centre is located in Brantford, Ontario. Room and
board included.
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support Project Manager in overseeing current operations of aerostat design, manufacturing, and deployment
- Help implement plans to establish optimized operations and efficiency in manufacturing facility
- Evaluate operating procedures for manufacturing and field operations
- Work with executive team on strategic plans, proposals and budgets
- Document progress and learnings
- Active involvement in quality assurance
- Personal support to the current Aerostat Project Manager
- Support Project Manager in developing culture of health, safety and respect
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & KEY COMPETENCIES:
- Interpersonal Skills
- Caring nature
- Multitasking Skills
- Creative and critical thinking Skills
- Detail oriented
- Problem Solving Capability
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- College or trade school level education an asset
- Level of education not critical, if relevant work-related experience can be demonstrated
- Minimum 1 - 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing role an asset
- Understanding of business and project management principles an asset
JOB TYPE: Apprenticeship with intention full-time employment
For more information, visit www.solarship.com