Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Avionics Systems; Inventory

Position: AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEER, AVIONICS SYSTEMS (INVENTORY)

Reference number: MOT
24J-

Selection process number: 24-MOT-EA-HRS-14394

Transport Canada – Aircraft Services Directorate
Ottawa (Ontario)
EL-06
$87,393 to $108,302

Closing date: 31 December 2025 - 23:59, Pacific Time

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

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Work environment

Transport Canada's Aircraft Services Directorate is located at the Ottawa Mac Donald‑Cartier International Airport at 200 Comet Private, Ottawa, ON.

Intent of the process

The intent 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. This selection process could also result in term appointments (temporary full‑time).

Positions to be filled: 3

Information you must provide ✈️ EDUCATION

• ED1: A secondary school diploma
• ED2: Completion of a post‑secondary training program in avionics maintenance or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

✈️ OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION

• OC1: Possession of a valid Canadian Aircraft Maintenance Engineer license, Category E.

✈️ EXPERIENCE

• 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. (At least two years relevant working experience within the last three years.)

✈️ KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of aircraft and avionics systems.
• Knowledge of acceptable methods, techniques and practices related to avionics installations and repairs.

✈️ COMPETENCIES

• Effective Interpersonal Relationships
• Client Service Orientation
• Showing Initiative and Being‑Action Oriented
• Dependability

✈️ ABILITIES

• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• Ability to efficiently analyze and rectify aircraft defects to approved standards.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications) ✈️ 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 i.e. technical library, stores records, tool calibration and hangar cleaning.

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

• AEX1: Training and/or experience maintaining Avionics/Electrical systems on Bell 429, Bell 412
  
  EPI, Bell 206B & Bell 407.
• AEX2: Training and/or experience…