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Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
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Closing: 2026-01-07

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Transport Canada - Aircraft Services Directorate, Technical Services

Closing date: January 7, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time

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Reference number
MOT25J-181915-000034
Selection process number
25-MOT-EA-HRS-11150
Location
Ottawa (Ontario)
Salary
$86,801 to $109,119
Level
EG-06
Who can apply
Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.
Organization information
For further information on the organization, please visit Transport Canada.

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About the position

Work environment
Aircraft Services Directorate (ASD) is located at the Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. Our office is at 200 Comet Private, Ottawa ON.
Intent of the process
Stream 1: Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Fixed Wing
Stream 2: Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Rotary Wing
Stream 3: Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS)
The immediate intent of this process is to staff Aircraft Maintenance Engineers for Rotary Wing and/or Fixed Wing in Ottawa, Ontario. A pool of qualified candidates may be established to staff similar or identical EG-06 positions with various language proficiencies (English Essential or Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB) within Aircraft Services in Ottawa, Ontario.
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.
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!
INFORMATION ON HOW TO APPLY:
-You will be required to demonstrate how you meet the education 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.
-Be sure to include substantiating details that clearly outline the breadth of experience as well as relevant timelines.
-It is not sufficient to only state that the qualification is met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities - you must also provide concrete examples. You must clearly demonstrate how, when, and where the qualification was met through substantiation by examples.
-Failure to clearly demonstrate how you meet the screening criteria (Education, Experience, Essential and Asset (if applicable)) may result in the rejection of your application. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or missing information.

Conditions of employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
-SECURITY
Secret security clearance
OTHER:
for all positions:
-Possession of a valid driver’s licence.
-Possession of a valid passport.
For some positions:
-Successful completion of medical examinations as prescribed by Health Canada.
-Willing and able to undertake initial and update dunker training (also known as underwater escape training (UET) or helicopter underwater egress training (HUET).
-Willingness to travel in order to repair/return to service an unserviceable aircraft that is away from base.
-Willing and able to travel for extended periods up to six (6) weeks at a time aboard Canadian Coast Guard or Government of Canada Ships in Coastal Waterways.

Operational Requirements

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
For all positions:
OR1: Willingness and ability to undertake training to maintain or upgrade knowledge, skills, and abilities.
OR2: 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 the employee’s days of rest.
OR3: Willingness and ability to work in various positions on aircraft, in the hangar, and in a non-hangered environments, which may involve standing, kneeling, lying, and sitting as well as crawling into confined spaces and climbing elevated maintenance stands.

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following
EDUCATION:
ED: Successful completion of a recognized post-secondary school program in aircraft maintenance or an acceptable combination of education, training, and experience deemed equivalent for the position.

Learn more about degree equivalency.

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
OC: Possession of a valid Canadian Aircraft Maintenance Engineer category License M1, or M2, or M1 and M2.
EXPERIENCE:
EX1: Recent* and significant* experience as a licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer maintaining fixed or rotary wing** aircraft.
*Definition of significant and recent experience: Significant experience means at least 3 years of relevant experience. Recent is defined as within the last 5 years.
**Stream 1 requires fixed wing aircraft experience; Stream 2 requires rotary wing aircraft experience; and Stream 3 requires either fixed or rotary wing aircraft experience.
Applied / assessed at a later date
ABILITIES:
A1: Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A2: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
COMPETENCIES:
C1: Demonstrating integrity and respect
C2: Thinking things through
C3: Working effectively with others
C4: Showing initiative and being action-oriented

Language requirements (essential for the job)

Applied / assessed at a later date
English essential

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You may need (asset qualifications)

May be applied / assessed at a later date
ASSET EXPERIENCE:
AEX1: Experience or training in maintenance for one or more of the following aircraft types:
- Bombardier Challenger 600/601/604/650/RJ
- De Havilland Dash-7/Dash-8 Series
- Bell 412
- Bell 429
- Bombardier Global Series
ASSET EXPERIENCE:
AEX2: Experience or training on Class 1/2/3 Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS).
ASSET ABILITIES:
AA1: Ability to interpret technical instructions and drawings.

Our commitment

We're 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 contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Learn more about assessment accommodation.

Equity, diversity and inclusion

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.

Learn more about diversity and inclusion in the public service.

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.

Learn more about preference to veterans.

How to apply

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Information you must provide
  • Your résumé
Respond to a text question addressing the following
  • Your ability to communicate effectively in writing will be assessed using the screening questions including your response to a scenario text question.
    IMPORTANT:
    The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools (for example, Copilot, ChatGPT or any other form of AI) is permitted. However, you must explicitly disclose when you use such tools in your answers by identifying the AI-generated content and its source. You may be asked to explain or elaborate on your answers in a follow-up interview. If you fail to disclose your use of AI tools or if you use AI tools inappropriately, it may result in an investigation and serious consequences, including the rejection of your application.
    *By submitting this assessment, I acknowledge that I have read, understood and accept the integrity terms outlined above. I certify that I have clearly disclosed any use of AI and identified the AI-generated content and its source. I understand the potential consequences that failing to meet these requirements may have on my application.

We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Hiring organization contact

Name: David Payer, Human Resources Assistant
Email address: 
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