May 20, 2010 at 11:30 AM
"The Canadian Aviation Regulations are a compilation of regulatory requirements designed to enhance safety and the competitiveness of the Canadian aviation industry. They correspond to the broad areas of aviation which Transport Canada, Civil Aviation is mandated to regulate (e.g. personnel licensing, airworthiness, commercial air services, etc.)." – Transport Canada
The Local 2002 Executive Board and the officers of Jazz Technical services unanimously support the continuation of the Canadian Air Regulations (CARs) representative position for the Jazz Technical Services group. The CARs representative will serve as our liaison to the regulatory process.
CAW Local 2002 requires a Canadian Air Regulations (CARs) Coordinator whose duties and responsibilities will be as follows:
- Attend CARAC, and Transport Canada meetings to represent the particular set of interest of the Aircraft Maintenance Engineers
- Liaise and network with other interest groups to influence how regulations are written by Transport Canada.
- Become a resource for the President and front line officers for all regulatory matters with regards to the Canadian Air Regulations.
- Work with the Air Canada Jazz quality department to ensure that members are not solicited to compromise quality standards.
- Educate members on any issues or proposed changes to the present Canadian Air Regulations that may directly affect the role of aircraft maintenance engineers in the workplace
- Participate as a member of the Canadian Aviation Regulation Advisory Council (CARAC) which would allow the individual to propose and make changes to existing and new Canadian Aviation Regulations language.
- Other duties assigned by the President
Only members in good standing may apply for this part-time position. Applicants must be a license Aircraft maintenance engineer, familiar with the Canadian Air Regulations, CAW structure and philosophy, and have demonstrated success in social activism. Applicants should be highly motivated self-directed individuals who can formulate strategic plans, take initiative, set goals, direct the activities of others, work as part of multi-departmental teams and be available for significant amounts of travel.
You should send a resume outlining your experience in the area of Canadian Air Regulations and your reasons for applying for this position to be received no later than Friday, June 4, 2010.
Duration of term is three years.
Please send your resume via e-mail, fax or Canada Post to:
CAW Local 2002
Re: Canadian Air Regulations Representative
326 – 12th Street – 2nd Floor
New Westminster, BC V3M 4H6
Fax: (604) 515-1195
E-Mail: [email protected]