Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Avionics Systems

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Transport Canada’s Aircraft Services Directorate is seeking Aircraft Maintenance Engineers, Avionics Systems who are dependable, motivated and passionate about their work – people just like you! This position is typically Monday to Friday, 37.5 hour work week (full time), with the occasional overtime as per client requests.

Help Canada's transportation system by doing meaningful work that makes a real difference to Canadians. We offer:
- fair salary
- medical, dental and pension benefits
- paid vacation and other types of leave
-good work/life balance

Apply today!

Intent of the process

The intent is to create a pool of qualified candidates that will be used to staff similar positions at Transport Canada.

We have 1 position to staff in Prince Rupert, BC, 1 position to staff in Quebec, QC and 2 positions to staff in Ottawa, ON.

Positions to be filled: 4

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

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

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS are the qualifications required to perform the work.


EDUCATION:
ED1 : 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 license Aircraft Maintenance Engineer maintaining, modifying and installing avionics equipment and systems while exercising the associated ACA privileges.

*Significant and recent experience is defined as at least 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.


EXPERIENCE:
AEX1 : Experience in maintenance of Avionics Electrical Systems.

AEX2: Experience in maintaining various aircraft communication (including SATCOM), navigation, instrument, autoflight and flight following systems.

AEX3: Experience maintaining Avionics / Electrical systems on any of the following types of aircraft: Bell 429, Bell 412EPI, Bell 206B & Bell 407.

AEX4: Experience maintaining Avionics / Electrical systems on any of the following types of aircraft: Bombardier Challenger CL 601 & CL604 Series, Cessna Citation II C-550, Beechcraft King Air C-90A De-Havilland Dash-8 100 Series, Viking Air Dash-7.

AEX5: Experience maintaining and overhauling NiCad and lead acid type aircraft batteries. Experience installing and / or modifying existing Avionics / Electrical systems in fixed and / or rotary wing aircraft. Manufacturer or other TC Approved Type training courses on radio, navigation, instrument, autoflight and electrical systems for the Bell 429, Bell 412EPI, Bell 206B & Bell 407 aircraft.

AEX6: Experience installing and / or modifying existing Avionics / Electrical systems in fixed and / or rotary wing aircraft.

AEX7: Manufacturer or other TC Approved Type training courses on radio, navigation, instrument, autoflight and electrical systems for the Bell 429, Bell 412EPI, Bell 206B & Bell 407 aircraft.

AEX8: Manufacturer or other TC Approved Type training courses on radio, navigation, instrument, autoflight, engine, airframe, auxiliary power unit and electrical systems for Bombardier Challenger CL 601 & CL 604 Series, Cessna Citation II C-550, Beechcraft King Air C-90A, De-Havilland Dash-8 100 Series, Viking Air Dash-7 aircraft.

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

English essential

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To be evaluated throughout this selection process:

KNOWLEDGE:
K1 : Knowledge of aircraft and avionics systems.
K2: Knowledge of acceptable methods, techniques and practices related to avionics installations and repairs.

ABILITIES:
A1: Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
A2: Ability to efficiently analyze and rectify aircraft defects to approved standards.
A3: Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and within limited time frames.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
PS1 : Effective Interpersonal Relationships
PS2: Client focused
PS3: Initiative
PS4: Dependability

Conditions of employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT - Candidates must meet and maintain these conditions throughout their employment:

Security: Secret

Other conditions of employment that may apply:
• Possession of a valid driver's license
• Possession of a valid Canadian passport.
• Possession of Restricted Operator Certificate with Aeronautical Qualification (ROC-A)
• Willing and able to travel via commercial airlines within North America or abroad.
• Willing and able to travel on short notice within North America or abroad in support of other ASD Bases and client operations.
• Willing and able to travel on-board ASD and client aircraft during operational roles and for movement in support of ASD and client operations.
• Willing and able to travel for extended periods in support of ASD and client operations.
• Willing and able to work in various positions on aircraft and in the hanger(standing, kneeling, lying and sitting), as well as crawling in confined spaces and climbing and working from elevated maintenance stands to perform aircraft maintenance.
• Willing and able to work shift/rotational schedules including evenings and weekends. Willing and able to work shifts and/or overtime during the week or weekends on short notice.
• Willing and able to assist with the moving, cleaning, fueling and preparation for inspection of aircraft
• Willing and able to support the base in day to day duties ie; technical library, stores records, tool calibration and hangar cleaning

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.

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Preference

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

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