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!

*** INSTRUCTIONS ***
You must submit a complete application, consisting of a résumé as well as responses to screening questions which clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience factors listed under the essential qualifications, as well as any of the asset qualifications that may apply.

For each experience criterion, please provide concrete examples including the following information:

1. Name of the organization where the experience was acquired;
2. Title of the position occupied and duration (including dates) for which you exercised the functions;
3. Specific details of tasks, projects, or accomplishments demonstrating how the experience was acquired.

The screening questions will be used as the primary tool in the screening process and the résumé will be used to substantiate the information provided. Applications that do not clearly demonstrate how the screening criteria are met will be eliminated from consideration.

Work environment

Transport Canada's Aircraft Services Directorate is located at the Ottawa MacDonald-Cartier International Airport at 200 Comet Private, Ottawa ON.

Intent of the process

The results of this process will initially be used to staff one English Essential position indeterminately by Spring 2024.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established to staff identical or similar positions with various tenures at Transport Canada.

Positions to be filled: 1

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)

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

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.

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

Various language requirements
- English Essential
- 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

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Other conditions of employment:
• Possession of a valid driver's license.
• Possession of a valid 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

Depending on the number of applicants, Transport Canada’s needs or HR plans, volume management strategies (for example, random selection, invoking one or more assets, top-down approach) may be used for the purpose of managing applications/candidates.

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.