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!

Aircraft Services is a place where you can put your innovative thinking and business skills into action and work alongside other highly intelligent and enthusiastic people. It's a place where you can apply your skills to some of the world's most challenging, interesting, and meaningful projects. It's what makes Aircraft Services a great place to work and grow.

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 of the process is to create a pool of qualified candidates that will be used to fill similar positions at Transport Canada.

Positions to be filled: 4

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 : Successful completion of a post-secondary training program in avionics maintenance, or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Occupationnel Certification
OC1: Possession of a valid Canadian Aircraft Maintenance Engineer license, Category E

Occupationnel Certification
OC2: Possession of Restricted Operator Certificate with Aeronautical Qualification (ROC-A).

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 two years relevant working experience within the last three years.

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

AED1 : Manufacturer or other TC Approved Type training courses on radio, navigation, instrument, autoflight and electrical systems for;
AED1.1 : Bombardier Challenger CL 601 & CL 604 Series;
AED1.2 : Cessna Citation II C-550;
AED1.3 : Beechcraft King Air C-90A;
AED1.4 : De Havilland Dash-8 100 Series;
AED1.5 : Viking Air Dash-7.

AED2 : Manufacturer or other TC Approved Type training courses on radio, navigation, instrument, autoflight and electrical systems for;
AED2.1 : Bell 429;
AED2.2 : Bell 412 / 412EPI;
AED2.3 : Bell 407;
AED2.4 : Bell 206B.

Degree equivalency

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.

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

AEX7 : Experience installing and / or modifying existing Avionics / Electrical systems in rotary wing aircraft.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

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

Secret security clearance

• Possession of a valid driver's license
• Possession of a valid Canadian passport.
• Willing and able to travel via commercial airlines within North America.
• Willing and able to travel on short notice within North America 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 designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

IMPORTANT NOTE: It is the responsibility of the candidate to clearly outline that they meet each of the screening criteria (i.e., Education and Experience Qualifications, both Essential and Assets) in the screening questions. Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the requirement is met or to provide a listing of current responsibilities, rather the candidate must provide concrete examples that illustrate how they meet the requirement. Failure to do so could result in the application being rejected from the process.

Only applications submitted online through the jobs.gc.ca website will be considered.

In assessing candidates, assessment boards may use a variety of tools and methods including, but not limited to, reviews of past performance and accomplishments, written tests, interviews, PSC tests and reference checks. In addition, all information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidates.

***Aircraft Services thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.***

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.