Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

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Candidates must clearly demonstrate in the screening questionnaire how they meet the education and experience criteria listed in the Essential Qualifications and Asset Qualifications if applicable. Please note that stating that the requirement has been met, and/or listing past or current responsibilities, does not represent adequate substantiation. Rather, you must provide concrete examples that clearly illustrate how you meet the requirement. Résumés may be used as a secondary source to validate the qualifications described; comments such as "refer to my attached résumé" will not be accepted and may result in your application being rejected.

Duties

DUTIES:
Plans, coordinates, and performs maintenance on fixed-wing aircraft, including signing maintenance release on work performed.
Plans the required tasks to be performed on the aircraft at the base and ensures that work is conducted in a safe manner.
Evaluating aircraft, system and component performance according to Transport Canada and manufacturers’ specifications and guidelines.
Coordinates and performs the administrative aspects of the work, including inventory control, procurement, maintenance of the aircraft maintenance software, and maintaining accurate technical records of aircraft.
Maintains hangar facility in a safe and functional state by continually observing and addressing any deficiencies or issues that may arise.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff one position on an indeterminate basis, with a linguistic profile of English Essential and an RCMP Top Secret security clearance

A pool of candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions within the RCMP on an indeterminate or specified period (including term, acting, or assignment) basis, with various linguistic profiles and various RCMP security clearances.

Should a Civilian Member (CM) be found qualified and selected for appointment, the appointment will not result in a change of status to the Public Service (PS) category for the CM. Notification regarding the CM appointment will be sent to all applicable candidates who are within the area of selection and participated in the advertised process.

Should a Public Service (PS) employee be found qualified and selected for appointment, notification regarding the PS appointment will be posted accordingly on www.jobs.gc.ca.

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Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION:
E1: A secondary school diploma or employer approved alternatives.

Degree equivalency

CERTIFICATIONS:
C1: Successful completion of a Transport Canada approved Aircraft Maintenance Program.
C2: A valid Category M1 aircraft maintenance engineering license issued by Transport Canada (License/Certification).

EXPERIENCE:
EX1: Extensive* experience as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer.
EX2: Significant** and recent*** experience in servicing, maintaining and inspecting complex fixed wing aircraft.
EX3: Significant** experience maintaining the airworthiness requirements of aircraft and associated equipment pursuant to the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARS).
EX4: Significant** experience in scheduling maintenance activities in an operational ready environment.
EX5: Significant** experience in providing maintenance advice.
EX6: Significant** experience in completing all technical records related to the maintenance of aeronautical product, including maintenance releases.
EX7: Significant** experience evaluating aircraft, systems or component performance, integrity and condition against Transport Canada and manufacturers’ specifications, and develop solutions.

Definitions:
*Extensive experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally acquired with having performed a broad range of various, complex related activities acquired over a period of five (5) or more years.

**Significant is defined the depth and breadth of experience normally acquired with having performed a broad range of various, complex related activities acquired over a period of more than two (2) years.

***Recent is defined the depth and breadth of experience normally acquired with having performed a broad range of various, complex related activities acquired in the past three (3) years.

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

ASSET EDUCATION:
A-E1: Line maintenance course for the PC12 aircraft, Human Factors in aircraft maintenance, introduction to Safety Management System.

Degree equivalency

ASSET EXPERIENCE:
A-EX1: Experience working with WinAir.
A-EX2: Experience working in an airborne law enforcement environment.
A-EX3: Experience in maintenance of the Pilatus PC12 aircraft.
A-EX4: Experience in supervising maintenance activities and personnel.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
K1: Knowledge of applicable legislation such as: Canadian Aviation Regulations, Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, the RCMP Act etc.
K2: Knowledge of troubleshooting complex aviation products and aircraft systemscomponents in accordance with the related manufacturers’ technical manuals and guidelines.
K3: Knowledge in the operation of elaborate test equipment and techniques as it relates to the repair and maintenance of aircraft.
K4: Knowledge of Quality Assurance process.
K5: Knowledge of office computer software and maintenance tracking software.

ABILITIES:
AB1: Ability to communicate effectively orally.
AB2: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
AB3: Ability to work alone and in a team environment.
AB4: Ability to plan and organize work.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
PS1: Effective interpersonal skills
PS2: Leadership
PS3: Judgment
PS4: Thoroughness
PS5: Dependability

Conditions of employment

Top Secret security clearance - All applicants for positions within the Royal Canadian Mounted Police will be subject to a thorough security clearance process which includes an interview wherein questions may include (but not limited to), reference checks, previous employment, on-line activities, credit checks, alcohol and/or drug use.

Must be willing and able to travel for work related matters, spending long hours in travel status with disruption to regular time off (RTO).
Must be willing and able to work overtime on short notice to meet operational demand.
The candidate must meet the Royal Canadian Mounted Police medical requirements. This factor is not used at the pre-selection stage. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police is responsible for the medical clearance process.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the targeted groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Candidate must clearly demonstrate in their resume that they meet the education and experience requirements. Failure to provide sufficient information will result in the candidate being screened-out.

Candidates must obtain the required pass mark for each qualification in order to be given further consideration in the selection process.

Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/

Candidates from outside the federal public service will be required to pay for their own travel and relocation expenses.

Random selection may be used to identify which applicants will be assessed in this appointment process.

PLEASE NOTE: For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail address for screening/assessment purposes (including issuing screening results, and sending invitations for written tests and interviews).

Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

Candidates invited to an interview will be required to bring proof of their education credentials, in the form of a diploma or official transcript (original documents only).

Written test(s) may be administered.

Interview may be conducted.

Reference checks may be conducted.

Candidates must meet all of the essential qualifications noted in the Statement of Merit Criteria to be appointed to a position. A candidate may be appointed to a position even though she/he does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications or operational requirements. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person appointed.

Your resume must clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements.

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

**Please note that the position is currently under classification review. The current classification of the positions is (group/level) however, as a result of a review, the position may be reclassified to a different group and level. Once the classification of the position is determined, we will have confirmation of the established group and level for this position. Should the classification not be completed upon completion of the process, we will proceed with indeterminate appointments of qualified candidates at the (group/level) group and level, and we will proceed with a reclassification of the employee afterwards.

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.