Aeronautical Mechanical System Specialist - Ontario, Canada - Employment and Social Development Canada

Description

Aeronautical Mechanical System Specialist

Reference number: MOT24J
Selection process number: 24-MOT-EA-HRS-02990

Transport Canada- Aircraft Services Directorate
Ottawa(Ontario)
EN-ENG-04
$104,135 to $121,451 (Salary effective October 1, 2021. Under review.)

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Closing date:6 May :59, Pacific Time

Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

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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.

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CANDIDATES WITH FOREIGN CREDENTIALS: If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian educational standards. This will enable you to provide proof of Canadian equivalency when applying for a job in the public service. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at . NOTE: PLEASE DO NOT DELAY OBTAINING THIS ASSESSMENT – IT CAN TAKE SEVERAL MONTHS TO RECEIVE AN OUTCOME. 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. 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, Experience, Essential and Asset (if applicable)) may result in the rejection of your application. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or missing information.

Duties

Provide Engineering support for an operational aircraft fleet of fixed and rotary wing aircraft.

• Develop and complete design data, analysis, testing to support new or revised Supplemental Type Certificates and Repair Design Approvals.

• Examples are structural repairs and modifications for metallic and composite structures, for both Transport Category aircraft and light aircraft.

• Installation and approvals of customized equipment and systems for a wide variety of different operational requirements.

• Typical examples include installation of antennas, internal and external structures, interior equipment, interior modifications and upgrades, cockpit upgrades, support for avionics systems and mission systems equipment upgrades.

Work environment

Work in office space on second floor of an aircraft hangar of Aircraft Services HQ located at the Ottawa International Airport (200 Comet Private). There is parking available for employees who report to this worksite. The majority of the work is in the office to support maintenance and operations of aircraft located on site. Work also supports an aircraft fleet flying from bases across Canada.

It is a hands-on team environment with engineers and technologists in different specialties, (structures, interiors, and electrical and avionics systems), which requires regular interaction with technicians on site in line maintenance, structures, avionics, and flight crews. Project assignments range from small which you may take from concept to approval and flight in a short time, to larger team projects integrating multiple mechanical and electrical systems.

Intent of the process

The results of this process will initially be used to staff at least one English essential position indeterminately in the Aircraft Services Directorate in Ottawa, ON.

It is possible that a pool of candidates may be established to staff identical or similar positions at Transport Canada Aircraft Services Directorate (200 Comet Private, Ottawa, ON).

Positions to be filled: 1

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

EDUCATION
ED1: Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in aeronautical engineering, aerospace engineering, or some other engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position.

OR OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
OC1: Eligibility for certification as a professional engineer in Canada with specialization in an engineering specialty relevant to the position.

EXPERIENCE
EX1: Significant* experience in the design, development, testing, in-service support or certification of aeronautical products.
EX2: Experience in the identification, evaluation and rectification of in-service airworthiness problems.
EX3: Experience in the design approval of aeronautical products.
EX4: 3 or more years of engineering experience whilst progressively acquiring increased responsibilities related to engineering in the design, development, testing, or certification of Aircraft Structures (AWM 523/525/527/529) or Loads and Structural Dynamics of Aircraft Structures (AWM 523/525/527/529)

*Significant is defined as having 3 or more years of engineering experience whilst progressively acquiring increased responsibilities related to engineering in the aerospace industry.

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

ASSET EXPERIENCE
AEX1: Experience in the application of fatigue or damage tolerance analysis methods to aircraft structures.
AEX2: Experience in aircraft interiors certification.
AEX3: Experience in aircraft maintenance and repair.

⇒Note on Asset Experience: Asset qualifications are not mandatory qualifications to the position. You do not need to answer the screening questions for the assets qualifications. However, if you meet one or more, you are strongly encouraged to answer asset qualifications questions in your online application as they may be used at any stage in the process or be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be considered for an appointment.

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

KNOWLEDGE
K1: Knowledge of Canadian Aviation Regulations (CAR 521) and its implementation.

ABILITIES
A1: Ability to communicate effectively.
A2: Ability to design structural repairs or modifications to aircraft including writing technical reports showing compliance to applicable airworthiness requirements.

COMPETENCIES
PS1: Effective Interpersonal Skills
PS2: Judgment
PS3: Dependability
PS4: Initiative

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

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Transport Canada is dedicated to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population it serves. In support of this, consideration may be given to qualified candidates who self-declare as belonging to one of the following employment equity groups: Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of racialized communities, and women. Therefore, we encourage candidates to voluntarily indicate on their application if they are a member of one of these groups, by selecting the appropriate box under the Employment Equity (EE) section.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance - This factor is not used at the selection stage. The hiring department is responsible for the security clearance process.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Willing and able to travel within North America;

• Willing and able to work overtime on short notice during the week or weekends;

• Working in various positions such as standing, kneeling, lying and sitting on aircraft, as well as crawling in confined spaces.

Candidates must meet and maintain the above conditions of employment throughout their employment.

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.

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.

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

Contact information

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