Aeronautical Draftsperson (Mechanical)

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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: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter "Explain in 400 words why you would be interested in this job opportunity and why you would be a good candidate."

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

Education

ED: A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives.

Degree equivalency

Experience

EX1: Significant and recent* experience in preparing mechanical layouts, sketches, and drawings, which constitutes parts detail, assemblies, and installations for aircraft structures, interiors, and mechanical systems.
EX2: Significant and recent* experience using Autodesk AutoCAD, Inventor, or equivalent software (solidworks, draftsight) in preparing aircraft mechanical and electrical drawings.

*Definition of significant and recent experience:
• Significant experience means at least three years of relevant experience.
• Recent is defined as approximately within the last 5 years.

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

Education

AED: Successful completion of a recognized post-secondary school program (1500 hours or more) of studies in mechanical/industrial drafting or an acceptable combination of education, training, and experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience

AEX1: Experience in design of aircraft parts and subassemblies, for example structures, interiors.
AEX2: Experience with avionics systems design (aircraft wiring diagrams)
AEX3: Experience with both fixed wing and rotorcraft.
AEX4: Experience in technical writing, preparing instructions for continued airworthiness, or preparing technical approval documents for aircraft modification or repair projects.
AEX5: Experience with processes and documentation requirements aircraft certification by Transport Canada, FAA, or EASA.

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 hardware, systems, and structures.
K2 : Drafting standard practices.

Abilities

A1: Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A2: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A3: Ability to prepare mechanical layouts, sketches, and drawings, which constitutes parts detail, assemblies, and installations for aircraft structures, interiors, and mechanical systems.

Personal Suitability

PS1 : Interpersonal Relationships
PS2 : Dependability
PS3 : Initiative
PS4 : Judgement

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

Operational requirements

- Available and willing to work overtime on short notice during the week or on weekends.
- Available and willing to travel.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

- Possession of a valid driver’s license.
- Possess a valid Canadian passport.

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

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

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, 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.