Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

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Assessment accommodation

When submitting your application, you will also have to answer questions regarding the education and experience requirements (both essential and asset qualifications). You MUST CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE how you meet these qualifications by answering the online screening questions. Your responses to screening questions may be used to assess the ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Work environment

The Department of National Defence (DND) is one of the largest federal government employers, offering over 70 different types of civilian career opportunities. DND's role is to provide services and support to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in their operations and missions at home and abroad. As a civilian employee, you will be an essential part of the Defence Team. In this regard, the department fosters a work environment where employees have opportunities to grow, to learn, to progress in their careers and have job satisfaction over the long-term.

The Cadet Program is one of the largest federally sponsored youth programs in Canada. It is a national program for young Canadians aged 12 to 18 who are interested in participating in a variety of fun, challenging and rewarding activities while learning about the Sea, Army and Air activities of the Canadian Armed Forces.

The Cadet Program is community-based. The program succeeds through strong community support and involvement. Cadets in turn make valuable contributions to their communities.

Through the Cadet Program, the Government of Canada is investing in today’s youth and Canada’s future.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates will be established to staff similar positions within the Department of National Defence with various tenures in various locations, with various security clearance levels and/or various linguistic profiles.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Education :
EDU1: Secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Occupational Certification:
OC1: Possession of a current Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) Licence M1 category issued by Transport Canada.

Experience:
EX1: Experience in the repair, servicing and maintenance of fixed wing aircraft.

EX2: Experience in the use of Microsoft programs such as MS Word, Excel or Outlook.

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

Asset Occupational Certification:
AOC1: M2 Licence

AOC2: S Licence

Asset Experience:
AEX1: Experience in the maintenance, repair and servicing of Schweizer gliders and Light aircraft.

AEX2: Experience in completing engine installations, and rigging of engine and constant speed propeller controls.

AEX3: Experience in the application and repair of fabric aircraft coverings.

AEX4: Experience in a DND aircraft maintenance organization as an aircraft technician or civilian Approved Maintenance Organization (AMO).

AEX5: Experience in sheet metal or steel tube structure fabrication and repair.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
K1: Knowledge of work site safety practices including the use and disposal of controlled substances under Hazardous Material and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) regulations.

K2: Knowledge of the Canadian Aviation Regulations.

Abilities:
A1: Ability to plan and organize work.

A2: Ability to read, interpret and apply aircraft manuals and drawings.

A3: Ability to use appropriate test equipment and diagnose problems in aircraft systems, conduct repairs, and maintain associated technical records for aircraft.

A4: Ability communicate effectively in writing.

A5: Ability to communicate effective orally.

Personal Suitability:
PS1: Effective interpersonal relationships
PS2: Judgement
PS3: Initiative
PS4: Thoroughness
PS5: Dependability
PS6: Flexibility

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

Asset Knowledge:
AK1: Knowledge of the regulations pertaining to the movement of aircraft on active ramps.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Police Record Check/Vulnerable Sector Screening.

Must be willing and able to work weekends and overtime when required.

Must be willing and able to work through the June to August period due to operational needs.

Must be willing and able to travel to various locations throughout Canada for meetings, conferences and to perform unscheduled maintenance on aircraft.

Willing and able to obtain and maintain a DND 404 drivers license.

Possession of a valid provincial Driver’s Licence.

Must be willing and able to lift heavy objects up to 45 kg (99 lbs) and stand for long periods of time.

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

1. Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position. However, a person may be appointed to the position even though he or she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements, or organizational needs. Please note that meeting these criteria may be desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.
2. To facilitate the administrative process, please indicate your personal record identifier (PRI), if you are already an employee of the Federal Public Service, and your e-mail address. Please ensure that your employment status and your substantive group and level are also included.
3. All results and invitations for interview/written assessment will be sent electronically. We request therefore that you include a valid electronic address (e-mail address) when you apply and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.
4. Candidates’ qualifications may be determined by various tests, interview and/or role play.
5. 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.
6. The appointed candidate must meet all essential qualifications and conditions of employment and be administered the Oath before being appointed to the position. Administration of the Oath concerns individuals appointed from outside the public service.
7. When completing the screening questions, remember that the assessment board cannot make assumptions about your experience. It is insufficient to say that you have the required qualifications or to list your current or past duties. Rather, candidates must demonstrate how they meet the education and experience criteria listed in the job opportunity advertisement by providing CLEAR AND CONCRETE EXAMPLES.
8. The client organization will accept applications on-line only. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System. Following are some of the benefits associated with applying on line:
-Applicants can create a profile and a resume that can be used when applying for other processes without having to recreate a new application each time.
-Applicants can modify their application/resume at any time BEFORE the closing date indicated on the job advertisement.
-Applicants can verify the status of their applications, at any time.
-Applicants can be notified electronically of tests or interviews and results.
-For some jobs, applicants will find important information, namely the job questionnaire and a complete statement of merit criteria that are only available when applying on-line. To submit an application online, please select the button "Apply Online" below.

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.