Corrective Action Technical Inspector

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Enjoy a Career in Civil Aviation

Transport Canada, Continuing Airworthiness directly contributes to the safety and security of Canadians on a daily basis. In Continuing Airworthiness, we are responsible for monitoring the in-service difficulties of the Canadian fleet both domestically and abroad. As a Technical Inspector, you’ll be responsible for the investigation of aircraft service difficulties, the review of, and response to, aircraft accident reports and the development of safety awareness materials to help maintain the already high level of aviation safety in Canada. You will assist in the oversight of the Canadian aviation industry through interaction with some of Canada’s largest and most advanced aircraft manufacturers and work with Transport Canada Design Engineers in the investigation and correction of aircraft safety issues.

At this point in time, Continuing Airworthiness is seeking Aircraft Maintenance Engineers with significant experience in the maintenance or management of modern aircraft typically used in airline operations. If you have such experience and are willing to apply your experience in a more regulatory focused environment, a career with Continuing Airworthiness is worth considering.

Intent of the process

The results of this process will initially be used to staff one (1) position indeterminately through deployment. Thus, candidates at level will be considered first. A pool of qualified candidates will be established to staff similar positions on an indeterminate, determinate or acting basis, within Transport Canada in the National Capital Region.

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)

EDUCATION
Successful completion of a post-secondary diploma or degree in aircraft maintenance or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience related to aircraft Maintenance or Manufacturing

Degree equivalency

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
Possess a valid Canadian Aircraft Maintenance Engineer licence (AME)
OR
Holds a university degree, college certificate or a current membership in the American Society for Quality Control who have six (6) or more years of industry experience in the performance or supervision of aeronautical product manufacturing processes; Non-destructive specialist having ten (10) years in the field of non-destructive testing, preferably with an aircraft background and a C.G.S.B certification covering Radiography (Aircraft Structures), Magnetic Particle, Liquid Penetrant and Eddy Current inspection are also employed

EXPERIENCE
EX1 Significant* aircraft maintenance engineering experience related to the inspection, maintenance, manufacturing, modification or repair of aeronautical products.

*Significant: Candidate has performed complex activities related to this task in a wide variety of situations.

EX2 At least 5 years of experience in the maintenance of civilian fixed wing aircraft certificated for airline operations (CAR 705 or foreign equivalent)

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

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
Possession of a M2 and E rated Canadian Aircraft Maintenance Engineer license.

Possession of a M2 rated Canadian Aircraft Maintenance Engineer licence.

EDUCATION
Possession of an aviation related university degree/college diploma, or an acceptable Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) certification.

EXPERIENCE
Significant* aircraft maintenance engineering experience related to the inspection, maintenance, manufacturing, modification or repair of avionics and/or electrical systems.
*Significant: Candidate has performed complex activities related to this task in a wide variety of situations.

Experience with quality assurance systems or other equivalent aviation Maintenance or Manufacturing activities in an approved aviation Maintenance or Manufacturing organization.

Experience in aviation accident or incident investigations.

Experience in the interpretation and application of airworthiness publications and standards.

Experience in using computerized tools (database or excel sheets) to conduct data analysis.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
K1 Knowledge of the Canadian Aviation Regulations and Standards that relate to the maintenance and manufacturing of aeronautical products.
K2 Knowledge of the design, construction and maintenance of aeronautical products.

COMPETENCIES
1 Engagement
2 Thinking Things Through
3 Excellence through Results

For more information on these competencies please visit:
http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/tal/kcl/eff-eng.asp#employee

ABILITIES
A1 Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A2 Ability to communicate effectively orally

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of Quality Assurance and Safety Management Systems as they apply to the civil aviation industry in Canada

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to perform task validation and oversight activities in, on, and around aircraft in the environment where they are operated and maintained.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance*
*This factor is not used at the selection stage. The hiring department is responsible for the security clearance process.
Must be willing to work overtime and weekends as required and on short notice.
Must be willing and able to travel.

Other information

FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE ONLY

Please identify clearly your substantive group and level and your employment status on your resume and/or application form.

Please ensure that your Personal Record Identifier (PRI) is included in your application.

FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE AND EXTERNAL CANDIDATES

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application

A written examination, an interview and a reference check will be part of the candidates' 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.