About the position
Duties- Assesses the work to be carried out on avionics / electrical / aircraft systems or on
aeronautical products on Aircraft Services Directorate (ASD) and client Fixed Wing (FW) or Rotary Wing (RW) aircraft as prescribed by the Manufacturer's Maintenance Manual and/or approved data.
- Conducts scheduled inspections and maintenance services on avionics, electrical, autoflight,
engine control, fire detection, flight control, landing gear, ice and rain protection systems on ASD
and client FW or RW aircraft and/or aeronautical products.
- Conducts minor and major modifications to aircraft, aircraft components, equipment and parts as
per manufacturers' technical publications and other applicable approved data.
Work environment
Transport Canada's Aircraft Services Directorate is located at the Ottawa MacDonald-Cartier International Airport, 200 Comet Private, Ottawa, ON.
Intent of the process
The results of this process will initially be used to staff at least three (3) indeterminate English Essential positions.
A pool of qualified candidates may be established to staff identical or similar positions with various tenures at Transport Canada across Canada.
Positions to be filled
3
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!
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*** 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.
Conditions of employment
Secret security clearance
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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).
Operational Requirements
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.
You need (essential for the job)
Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following
EDUCATION
ED1: A secondary school diploma
AND
ED2: Successful completion of a post-secondary training program in avionics maintenance, or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience. (𝗦𝗲𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝟭)
𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝟭: The employer-approved alternative is an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience. Normally, an acceptable training program in electronics technology involves the completion of two to three years of post-secondary study in this subject.
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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 having at least two years of relevant working experience gained within the last three years.
Applied / assessed at a later date
KNOWLEDGE
K1: Knowledge of aircraft and avionics systems.
K2: Knowledge of acceptable methods, techniques and practices related to avionics installations and repairs.
COMPETENCIES
C1: Effective Interpersonal Relationships
C2: Client Service Orientation
C3: Showing Initiative and Being-Action Oriented
C4: Dependability
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.
Language requirements (essential for the job)
Applied / assessed at a later date
Various language requirements - English Essential
Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB
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You may need (asset qualifications)
May be applied / assessed at a later date
EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION
AEX1: Training and/or experience maintaining Avionics/Electrical systems on any of the following types of aircraft: Bell 429 & Bell 412EPI.
AEX2: Training and/or experience maintaining Avionics / Electrical systems on any of the following types of aircraft: Bombardier Challenger CL 604 & CL650 Series, 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.
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.