Aircraft Structural Technician, Structural Integrity

7 months ago

Ottawa, Canada National Research Council Canada Full time

Your Challenge

Great Minds. One Goal. Canada's Success.

Help bring research to life and drive your career forward with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Canada’s largest research and technology organization. 

We are looking for an Aircraft Structural Technician to work within the Structural Integrity team of the Aerospace Research Centre. This position will support applied research in the areas of structural full scale testing, component testing and material testing as it applies to aircraft life extension and certification. The Aircraft Structural Technician would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity. 

You will be responsible for leading practical test activities from test set-up to test tear-down in the Structural Integrity Test Facility including facility preparation, test rig set-up and alignment, test article configuration and inspection, control system setup and calibration, data acquisition system setup, calibration and data collection, test operations including operator training, and functional supervision. These responsibilities are carried out for all types of projects performed by the Structural Integrity group. The cost of these projects can range from a few thousand dollars taking hours or days to complete to multimillion dollar projects taking several years to carry out. Tests are carried out on a wide range of test articles ranging from simple coupons to multimillion dollar military fighter aircraft.

Duties will include: ensuring that the test specimen / aircraft is in the prescribed configuration for testing. This includes responsibility for ensuring that all of the aircrafts systems and components are installed correctly, including specified torques, clearances, preloads and adjustments, according to Canadian Forces Technical Orders and agreed test procedures and specifications. 

The incumbent is required to review the inspection requirements prepared by the Inspection Task Leader prior to each inspection. Determine and ensure that appropriate access to internal aircraft structure is provided to enable the performance of predetermined inspections during test down times. 

Carry out preparation of detailed instruction and parts breakdown illustration packages, to accelerate the re-assembly process after each inspection shutdown. 

For each necessary specimen / aircraft teardown, scheduled or unscheduled, the incumbent must review and ensure that all disassembly has been reinstated to the specified configuration. 

Ensure that all mechanical loading systems are returned to test status and are functional.

The incumbent must certify to the Project Manager through his signature on the Test Stop/Resume Authorization Form that the re-assembly has been performed properly and that functionality has been confirmed at the end of each specimen / aircraft teardown. 

In addition, requirements above the incumbent must certify to the Facility Manager through his signature on the Test Authorization Documentation that the assembly/ re-assembly has been performed properly and that functionality has been confirmed at the end of each specimen / aircraft teardown.

You will also be required to collaborate directly with senior personnel, project managers as well as external clients. 

Screening Criteria

Applicants must demonstrate within the content of their application that they meet the following screening criteria in order to be given further consideration as candidates:

Education

Certification and extensive experience (7+ years) as a Canadian Forces Aviation Systems Technician with expertise in aircraft structures, control surface removal and installation and metal working. Civilian AME or AMT with maintenance/overhaul experience will be considered.

For information on certificates and diplomas issued abroad, please see Degree equivalency

Experience

Extensive* experience working on airframe structures, aircraft flight control surface removal, installation and rigging. Preference will be given to those with CF-18 and/or CH-146 Griffon experience; Extensive experience working with Canadian Forces Technical Orders and pertinent specifications and/or equivalent civilian technical maintenance manuals; Some experience with machine shop equipment, practices and quality control techniques; Significant experience of visual, close visual and borescope inspections; Significant experience in calibration techniques; Experience working accurately from mechanical drawings, with an understanding of precision alignment and fitting of components; and Experience operating overhead cranes and aircraft maintenance stands.

The following competencies will be considered as an asset:

Some experience working with composites; Demonstrated experience of the operation and calibration of MTS servo hydraulic load frames; Hands on experience in test control principles, full-scale structural test techniques and in the operation of a direct digital full-scale control and data acquisition systems including the maintenance of mechanical and servo hydraulic sub-systems.

*Extensive refers to a minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience.

Condition of Employment

Secret (II)

Language Requirements

English

Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

Assessment Criteria

Candidates will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria:

Technical Competencies

Demonstrated ability to self-manage multiple concurrent projects and appropriately balance work load in order to maintain project schedules; Understanding of mechanical testing and test data collection for both static and fatigue testing; Knowledge of hydraulic systems including actuators, servo valves, and pumps; Knowledge of machine shop equipment and other fabrication equipment used for both fabrication and assembly processes; Knowledge of technical orders, service manuals and pertinent specifications; Knowledge of NDT techniques including eddy current and Ultrasonic inspection specific to aero applications; and Advanced knowledge of aircraft fasteners, their applications and installation requirements.

 
Assets:

Knowledge of the operation and calibration of MTS servo hydraulic load frames; Knowledge of test control principles, full-scale structural test techniques and in the operation of a direct digital full-scale control and data acquisition systems including the maintenance of mechanical and servo hydraulic sub-systems; Knowledge of cold working techniques used in aero applications.

Behavioural Competencies

Research Technician/Technologist - Communication (Level 2) Research Technician/Technologist - Creative thinking (Level 2) Research Technician/Technologist - Initiative (Level 2) Research Technician/Technologist - Results orientation (Level 2) Research Technician/Technologist - Teamwork (Level 2)

Competency Profile(s)

For this position, the NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profile: Research Technician/Technologist

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Compensation

From $73,744 to $94,839 per annum. 

NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of competitive benefits including comprehensive health and dental plans, vacation, sick, and other leave entitlements, disability insurance and pension plans.

The NRC Advantage

The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is the Government of Canada's largest research organization supporting industrial innovation, the advancement of knowledge and technology development. We collaborate with over 70 colleges, universities and hospitals annually, work with 800 companies on their projects, and provide advice or funding to over 8000 Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) each year.

We bring together the brightest minds to deliver tangible impacts on the lives of Canadians and people around the world. And now, we want to partner with you. Let your expertise and inspirations make an impact by joining the NRC.

At the NRC Employee wellness matters. We offer flexible work schedules as well as part-time work to help employees maintain work-life balance. We are one of the few federal organizations that close our offices during the December holiday season. We offer professional learning and development opportunities such as conferences, workshops, and a suite of mentorship, award and recognition programs. Diversity enables creativity and innovation. Fostering a diverse, inclusive, welcoming and supportive workplace is important to us, and contributes to a more inclusive Canadian innovation system. We welcome all qualified applicants and encourage you to complete the employment equity self-declaration questions during the job application process. Please let us know of any accommodation measures required to help you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Please note that the information you provide will be treated confidentially. 

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