Government of Nova Scotia – Aircraft Maintenance Engineer 2-3 - Shubenacadie - MHM Publishing Inc

Description

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer 2-3 | Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia, Canada

Nova Scotia is rich in natural resources – including biodiversity, forests, geological resources, provincial parks and the land we manage. Department of Natural Resources is responsible for the development, management, conservation and protection of forest, mineral, parks and wildlife resources and the administration of the province's Crown land. Together we are working with Nova Scotians to build a better future through sustainable natural resource management as we all benefit from the natural health and wealth of the province.

Aviation Services is a division of the Department of Natural Resources responsible for providing helicopter support for all provincial government departments and agencies.

About Our Opportunity

Under the general supervision of the Chief Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, carries out daily routine inspections, planned periodic inspections and repairs as well as field repairs to the Province's helicopter fleet in accordance with the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CAR's), recommended practices and procedures established by aircraft manufacturers, power plant manufacturers and Transport Canada.

Primary Accountabilities

• Carries out airframe, engine and associated system inspections, repairs, and/or modification to department rotary wing aircraft in accordance with the regulations and procedures dictated by Transport Canada Aviation and Department of Natural Resources Aviation Services Maintenance Control and Policy Manual.
• Certify repairs and work that is accomplished in accordance with the procedures established by Transport Canada Aviation, Department of Natural Resources Maintenance Control and Policy Manual and other applicable airworthiness approved agencies.
• Clean and service aircraft; clean and maintain hangar generally, work areas specifically.
• Inspect and certify work carried out by the Aircraft Maintenance Engineer 1's and 2's who cannot certify work on their own.
• Carry out independent inspections and random quality assurance checks of work completed by Aircraft Maintenance Engineers on Department of Natural Resources aircraft.

Qualifications and Experience

To be considered for an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer 2, you have:

• An Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) License issued by Transport Canada in the M1 and/or M2 Category
• Successful completion of a Transport Canada approved Aircraft Maintenance training program.
• A valid Nova Scotia Class 5 Driver's License or equivalent license from another Province.
• Due to the on-call nature of Search and Rescue, the candidate must reside in or relocate to Nova Scotia and be able to respond within 1 hour to Shubenacadie base while on call.
• Must be willing to travel and occasionally travel overnight within or outside of the Province.

To be considered for an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer 3, you have:

• An Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) License issued by Transport Canada in the M1 and/or M2 Category for a minimum of 2 years.
• Have completed a Transport Canada Approved Type Training Course(s) on the Airbus H-125 airframe and Safran Arriel 2 series engine.
• Successful completion of a Transport Canada approved Aircraft Maintenance training program.
• A valid Nova Scotia Class 5 Driver's License or equivalent license from another Province.
• Due to the on-call nature of Search and Rescue, the candidate must reside in or relocate to Nova Scotia and be able to respond within 1 hour to Shubenacadie base while on call.
• Must be willing to travel and occasionally travel overnight within or outside of the Province.

The following are considered Assets to this position.

• Experience in servicing, maintaining, and inspecting Rotor Wing aircraft.
• Experience working with WinAir or another maintenance tracking software.
• A valid Human Performance in Aviation Maintenance (HPIAM) course
• A valid Emergency First Aid and CPR Certificate.

Equivalency

Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

What We Offer

Career Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career

Engaging workplace: our Employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies

Countless career paths

Start date can be negotiated to work around your current employment contract status if required.

Pay Grade: AME 2 – AME 3

Salary Range:$2,943.85– $3,920.00Bi-Weekly

Employment Equity Statement

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.

Accommodation Statement

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Candidates may request accommodations based on any grounds protected by the Human Rights Act. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact us at

Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to