Avionics Systems Specialist

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Transport Canada’s Aircraft Services Directorate is seeking an Avionics Systems Specialist who is motivated and passionate about their work – people just like you!

This position is located at our headquarters, which is located in the Aircraft Services' hangar at Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. Here, we offer free parking for employees.

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.

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
ED1: A secondary school diploma and completion of an acceptable training program in electronics technology or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience

Note: Normally, an acceptable training program in Avionics technology involves the completion of two to three years of post-secondary study in this subject.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
EX1: Significant and recent on aircraft experience in maintenance, repair, troubleshooting and/or installation of avionics systems.

NOTE: Significant and recent experience is defined as experience obtained by having performed a broad range of activities which would normally be acquired over a period of approximately five years or more. Recent experience is defined as a part of this period was included the past 3 years or less.

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

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
AOC1: Possess an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer License.

EXPERIENCE
AEX1: Experience with processes and documentation requirements for aircraft certification used by Transport Canada, FAA, or EASA.

AEX2: Experience or ability to using computerized drafting programs such as AutoCAD.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
K1: Knowledge of avionics systems, hardware, components and their integration into aircraft.

ABILITIES
A1: Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A2: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A3: Ability to work effectively under pressure, manage priorities and meet tight deadlines.
A4: Ability to select typical avionics systems and components for integration into an aircraft to meet a stated requirement. For example, specify the scope of work, design the system block diagrams, interfaces, wiring schematics, and prepare installation, maintenance, and operating instructions required for Transport Canada approval.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
PS1: Effective Interpersonal Skills
PS2: Dependability.
PS3: Initiative.
PS4: Judgment.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

• Possess a valid Canadian passport.
• Available and willing to travel.
• Available and willing to work overtime on short notice during the week or on weekends.

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 designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

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