AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEERS

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Are you a self motivated and team oriented professional looking for a diverse and rewarding career opportunity to utilize your expertise in aircraft maintenance?

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About the job

If so, then consider this exciting opportunity with the Aviation Services maintenance section.

You will:
• maintain the ministry's provincial air fleet in an airworthy condition in accordance with regulations established by Transport Canada airworthiness manuals, air navigation orders, air regulation and directions issued by Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services (AFFES)
• analyze pilot reported flight defects
• assist pilots with loading aircraft and secure cargo
• install and remove special or environmental aircraft equipment
• maintain accurate aircraft maintenance records

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What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements:

• You must have a valid Transport Canada Aircraft Maintenance Engineer licence category M1 and M2.
• You must have a valid restricted radio operator's certificate - aeronautical.
• You must have the ability to obtain an airport security clearance per Transport Canada requirements.
• You must have a valid driver's licence.
• You must have the ability to meet the physical demands of the position.

Technical knowledge:

• You have working knowledge of Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs), regulation and standards relating to aircraft maintenance services.
• You have the ability to interpret blueprints and technical instructions pertaining to maintenance requirements.
• You have proven ability for technical problem solving.
• You have working knowledge of the proper function of and experience in repair and diagnosing defects in engines, flight systems, hydraulic systems, avionics systems, undercarriage systems and propulsion systems.
• You have the ability to interpret and follow manufacturer's and regulatory instructions.

General skills:

• You have good communication skills to interact with clients and other ministry staff.
• You have demonstrated ability to work with limited supervision.
• You have the ability to carry out tasks assigned in a timely manner.
• You have the ability to work with a computerized maintenance system and also maintain hard copy files.
• You have the ability to use precision tools, hand tools and related aircraft test equipment.
• You have the ability to work within the guidelines of ministry policy and procedures, and the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

This position requires a high degree of coordination and dexterity. It also requires a high degree of physical exertion to lift and manipulate aircraft components.

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Additional information:

Note:

• N-NR-49605/13(2)
  
  The minimum salary rates identified in this posting are subject to revision as a result of the recently agreed to OPSEU collective agreement covering the period of January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2014.

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Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.