Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Avionics Systems

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EVERYONE IS WELCOME: Transport Canada (TC) is committed to building an inclusive workforce with a diversity of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds that represent Canada.

If you would like to work in a dynamic team, are forward thinking and action oriented, enthusiastic about creating a more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging, then TC is the place for you!

HOW TO APPLY:

You will be required to demonstrate how you meet the education, occupational certification and each of the experience criteria listed in the ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS and any of the applicable ASSET QUALIFICATIONS on the Statement of Merit Criteria for the initial screening by answering the online screening questions. You must provide concrete and detailed examples in your resume and responses to the screening questions.

Please be sure to include substantiating details that clearly outline the breadth of experience as well as relevant timelines.

Failure to clearly demonstrate how you meet the screening criteria(Education, Occupational Certification, Experience, Essential and Asset (if applicable)) may result in the rejection of your application. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or missing information.

Work environment

The Aircraft Services Directorate at Transport Canada is located at 200 Comet Private, Ottawa (ON).

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff EL-05 positions within the Aircraft Services Directorate at Transport Canada, in Ottawa ON.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

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

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

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)

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

Occupational Certification
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 : De Havilland 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.

Experience
AEX1 : Experience maintaining Avionics / Electrical systems on any of the following types of aircraft: Bell 429, Bell 412EPI, Bell 206B & Bell 407.
AEX2 : 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, De Havilland Dash-7
AEX3 : Experience in maintaining various aircraft communication (including SATCOM), navigation, instrument, autoflight and flight following systems
AEX4 : Experience maintaining and overhauling NiCad and lead acid type aircraft batteries.
AEX5 : Experience installing and / or modifying existing Avionics / Electrical systems in fixed wing and / or rotary wing aircraft.

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

Various language requirements
English Essential and Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB

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
A2: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A3: Ability to efficiently analyze and rectify aircraft defects to approved standards.
A4: 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

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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Willing and able to travel via commercial airlines within North America and on-board ASD and client aircraft during operational roles, and for movement 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 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.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
• Possession of a valid driver's license.
• Possession of a valid Canadian passport.
• Possession of Restricted Operator Certificate with Aeronautical Qualification (ROC-A)

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

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

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.