Air Operations Support Technician

Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as an Air Operations Support Technician, where you will play a crucial role in aircraft maintenance and handling. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to work in diverse environments, from air bases across Canada to international deployments supporting NATO and UN missions. Ideal for entry-level candidates, you will receive comprehensive training and gain valuable skills in aircraft servicing, quality management, and project oversight. If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career in the military, this role promises an exciting journey with impactful responsibilities.

Qualifications

• No previous work experience required.
• Minimum education requirement is Grade 10 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre and post flight inspections and aircraft handling tasks.
• Support air maintenance in servicing, quality management, and training.

Skills

Aircraft servicing and handling

Maintenance management

Technical publication management

Quality management

Project management

Education

Completion of Grade 10

Job description

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Overview

As a member of the military, Air Operations Support Technicians (AOS Tech) provide air maintenance support primarily in aircraft servicing and handling, general maintenance tasks, maintenance programs and projects, employment and training, supply and tool procurement/management, quality management, technical publication management, and maintenance records management. They perform pre and post flight inspections, aircraft handling tasks such as parking, towing, marshalling, starting, refueling, and cleaning of aircraft. In the Reg Force, they may also perform airfield and base security duties, including site and aircraft security, guard, and access control duties.

Support Areas

• Aircraft servicing and handling
• Aircraft Maintenance Control & Records
• Technical Publications Library
• Quality Management
• Employment and Training
• Tool Crib
• Consumable Stores
• Project Management
• Airfield and base security

Work Environment

AOS Techs are primarily employed at air bases within Canada, including the Arctic, and overseas, supporting NATO and UN commitments. Duties may include working on aircraft, in maintenance hangars, shop environments, on the flight line, and in deployed field conditions, often in environmental clothing and equipment.

Entry Requirements

• No previous work experience or career-related skills are required.
• The minimum education requirement is the completion of Grade 10 or Secondary 4 in Quebec; foreign education may be accepted.

Training

The initial training is the Basic Military Qualification course at the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, which covers core skills and knowledge for all trades and emphasizes physical fitness.

Part-Time Options

Reserve Force members support Search and Rescue, airfield and base security, transport, and general duties. They typically train one evening per week and some weekends, working from their home unit, with pay at 92.8% of Regular Force rates and benefits.

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Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing