Competition # : 47639
Department: Natural Resources
Location: SHUBENACADIE
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
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.
Benefits
Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.
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:
Salary Range: $3,518.61 - $3,998.40 Bi-Weekly
