AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEER, STRUCTURES

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.
It is the responsibility of the candidate to clearly outline that they meet each of the screening criteria (i.e. Education, Occupational Certification(s) and Experience Qualifications, both Essential and Assets). 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.

PLEASE NOTE: For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes. Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users. Should your email address change during this process, it is your responsibility to inform us.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff identical or similar positions within Transport Canada for indeterminate or temporary vacancies.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A response to a text question addressing the following:

• Please state the source (e.g. jobs.gc.ca, word of mouth, recruitment event/fair, social media (specify), alternate recruitment site (LinkedIn, Indeed Monster, Workopolis, etc.), email or publication from a trade or professional organization)?

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

EDUCATION
Successful completion of a post secondary school program in aircraft maintenance or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience.

Degree equivalency

Occupational Certification:
Possession of a valid Canadian Aircraft Maintenance Engineer License, Category S.

Experience
*Recent and significant experience as a licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, maintaining, repairing and/or modifying aircraft structures.

Definition of significant and recent experience:
- Significant experience means at least three years of relevant experience.
- Recent is defined as within the last three years.
*Recent and significant means at least 3 years within the last 4

Knowledge
Knowledge of technics required to do composite and sheet metal structural repair.

Demonstrating integrity and respect
Thinking things through
Working effectively with others
Showing initiative and being action-oriented

Abilities :
Ability to communicate orally.
Ability to communicate in writing.

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

English essential
Bilingual imperative level BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

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

ASSET QUALIFICATION
Certified aviation welder to AMS-STD-1595.

Available and willing to travel.
Willingness and ability to work in a flexible environment on a variable day work and/or shift work schedule, including weekends and some standby on days of rest.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Possess a valid Canadian passport.
Possess a valid driver’s licence.

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

Candidates from outside the Federal Public Service will be required to pay for their own travel expenses for various phases of testing/assessment.

Transport Canada will accept applications on-line only.

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.