Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Division: Provincial Services Division – Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services Branch

City: Dryden, Gravenhurst, Sault Ste Marie, Sudbury, Thunder Bay, Timmins

Job term: 6 Permanent

Job code: 17661 – Air Engineer 3

Salary: $39.07 – $42.63 Per hour*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Are you a self-motivated and team oriented individual, looking for a rewarding career opportunity to utilize your expertise in aircraft maintenance? If so, then consider an exciting opportunity with the Aviation Services maintenance section.

The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.

We offer:

  • A defined benefit pension plan
  • Maternity and parental leave top-up benefits which includes adoptive parents
  • Comprehensive health plan
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Collegial and professional work culture
  • Career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
  • On-the-job training to support your success in the role

About the job

In this role, 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

What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

  • You must have a valid Transport Canada Aircraft Maintenance Engineer licence rated at category M1 and/or M2.
  • You must have a valid class ‘G’ driver’s licence or equivalent, as recognized by the Province of Ontario. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that they have a valid driver’s licence upon being hired.
  • You possess or have the ability to obtain a valid restricted radio operator’s certificate (aeronautical).
  • You have the ability to obtain a valid passport and airport security clearance per Transport Canada Requirements.
  • You can handle a high degree of physical exertion to lift and manipulate aircraft components, as well as a high degree of coordination and dexterity.

Technical expertise:

  • You have working knowledge of and ability to interpret Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) and standards relating to aircraft maintenance services.
  • You have working knowledge of the proper function of and experience in repair and diagnosing defects in engines, flight systems (i.e. helicopter field practices), hydraulic systems, avionics systems, undercarriage systems and propulsion systems.
  • You have the ability to use precision tools, hand tools and related aircraft test equipment.
  • You have the ability to carry out minor and major repairs on aircraft.

Analytical and interpretation skills:

  • You have the ability to interpret engineering schematics, wiring diagrams, directives and instructions.
  • You are proficient in technical problem-solving and decision making to analyze and provide appropriate maintenance requirements.
  • You have the ability to interpret and follow manufacturers’ and regulatory instructions.

General skills:

  • You have proven communication skills to interact with clients and other ministry staff.
  • You have the ability to work with a computerized maintenance system and also accurately maintain hard copy files.
  • You have the ability to work within the guidelines of ministry policy and procedures and the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
  • You have demonstrated ability to work with limited supervision.
  • You have the ability to carry out tasks assigned in a timely manner.

Don’t meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How to apply:

  1. You must apply online.
  2. Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
  3. Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
  4. Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
  5. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
  6. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

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.

For more information and to apply, please visit www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/Aircraft Maintenance Engineer