Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

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All job applications must therefore be submitted through the jobs.gc.ca site. To submit an application online, please select the button "Apply Online" below.

Persons who cannot apply online or persons with disabilities preventing them from applying online are asked to inform the contact persons responsible for this process and to contact 1-800-645-5605 prior to the closing date.

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 in Thompson, Manitoba, Canada 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 (Thompson, Manitoba and other locations across Canada) 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

A written exam may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

Acknowledgement of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

You must provide proof of education credentials. If you obtained your degree outside Canada, it is your responsibility to demonstrate its equivalence, please take a look at the following link for more information: http://www.cicic.ca/383/foreign-credential-recognition.canada.

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.

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

If a qualified candidate has been selected and appointed on an indeterminate basis from the established pool, they will be removed from the pool. If a candidate is selected for a specified period (including term, acting, or assignment/secondment) appointment, they will remain in the pool for future offers.

Our means of communication with applicants is via e-mail. Please ensure to include a functional e-mail address, which will accept messages from unknown users (some e-mail systems block these types of e-mails). It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.

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.

**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.