Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Avionics Systems

Important messages

IMPORTANT NOTE: It is the responsibility of the candidate to clearly outline that they meet each of the screening criteria (i.e., Education and Experience Qualifications, both Essential and Assets) in the screening questions. Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the requirement is met or to provide a listing of current responsibilities, rather the candidate must provide concrete examples that illustrate how they meet the requirement. Failure to do so could result in the application being rejected from the process.

*Only applications submitted online through the jobs.gc.ca website will be considered.

WE WISH YOU THE BEST OF LUCK!

Intent of the process

A prequalified pool of candidates may be established which may be used to staff similar positions at this group and level with similar linguistic profiles and security requirements.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

DEFINITION:
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS are the qualifications required to perform the work. You must meet the below essential qualifications when applying to this position and provide concrete examples in the screening questions to be considered for this position.


Education
ED1: A secondary school diploma or Canadian provincial or territorial equivalency (e.g. General Education Diploma - GED);

ED2: Successful completion of a post secondary training program in avionics maintenance, or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience

Degree equivalency

Occupational Certification:
OC1: Possession of a valid Canadian Aircraft Maintenance Engineer License, Category E

Experience:
EX1: Significant and recent experience as an E licenced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer maintaining, modifying and installing avionics equipment while exercising the associated ACA privileges.

*Significant and recent experience is defined as approximately three years relevant working experience within the last four years.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS are qualifications that are not essential to perform the work, but that, now or in the future, may benefit the organization and be an enhancement in terms of the work to be performed. Asset qualifications are desirable but are not necessarily required for the work to be performed. If you meet any of the asset qualifications below, please describe so in the screening questions when you apply.


Asset Experience:
AEX1: Experience in maintaining Avionics & Electrical Systems.

AEX2: Experience in maintaining various aircraft communication, instrument, and autoflight systems.

AEX3: Experience in maintaining Avionics & Electrical systems on any of the following types of aircraft:
Dash-8
Dash-7
Challenger 601
Challenger 604
King Air C90/C90A
Cessna Citation II
Bell 407 rotorcraft
Bell 212/412 series rotorcraft
Bell 429 rotorcraft

AEX4: Approved or manufacturer training courses on radio, instrument, autoflight, electrical systems for the following types of aircraft:
Dash-8
Dash-7
King Air C90/C90A
Cessna Citation II
Challenger 601
Challenger 604
Bell 407 rotorcraft
Bell 212/412 series rotorcraft
Bell 429 rotorcraft

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English essential

Information on language requirements

NOTE: These qualifications will be assessed throughout the selection process.

Knowledge :
K1: Knowledge of Canadian Aviation Regulation (CARs)
K2: Knowledge of aircraft and avionics systems
K3: Knowledge of acceptable methods, techniques and practices related to avionics installations and repairs

Abilities :
A1: Ability to interpret technical instructions and drawings
A2: Ability to communicate effectively orally
A3: Ability to communicate effectively in writing

Personal Suitability:
PS1: Values and Ethics
PS2: Dependability
PS3: Teamwork

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

-Possession of a valid driver’s license
-Possession of a valid Canadian Passport
-Available and willing to work shifts and overtime on short notice during the week or on weekends
-Willing and able to perform work in various positions on aircraft and in the hangar, which may involve standing, kneeling, lying and sitting as well as crawling into confined spaces and climbing elevated maintenance stands
-Successful completion of medical examinations as prescribed by Health Canada
-Willing and able to travel within North America or internationally and on-board aircraft during operational roles
-Willing to travel to various ASD and CCG bases to perform avionics related tasks

Candidates must meet and maintain the above conditions of employment throughout their employment.

Other information

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

You must indicate on your application if you require a technical aid for testing or an alternative method of assessment.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.