Aircraft Structures Technician

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as an Aircraft Structures Technician, where you will play a crucial role in maintaining and servicing military aircraft. This exciting position involves hands-on work with metal and composite repairs, inspections, and ensuring the safety of aviation life support equipment. You'll be part of a dedicated team that supports Navy, Army, and Air Force operations, with opportunities for training and career advancement. If you're passionate about aviation and looking for a rewarding career in a dynamic environment, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum education requirement is Grade 10 or equivalent.
• Candidates with a college diploma may directly enter on-the-job training.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and maintain aircraft structures and components.
• Restore defects using specialized materials and techniques.
• Conduct corrosion control inspections on aircraft.

Skills

Metal Repair

Composite Repair

Welding

Machining

Painting

Inspection

Corrosion Control

Education

Grade 10 or Quebec Secondary 4

College Diploma

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Overview

As a member of the military, Aircraft Structures Technicians are part of the air maintenance team responsible for handling, servicing, and maintaining Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) aircraft and related equipment. They focus on the maintenance and repair of aviation life support equipment, aircraft structures, and components.

Aircraft Structures Technicians are skilled in metal and composite repair, refinishing, painting, machining, and welding. They play a vital role in aircraft maintenance, including servicing, supply, tool control, and safety. Their primary responsibilities include:

• Inspecting aircraft structures and components
• Restoring or repairing defects using specialized hardware, materials, chemicals, adhesives, paints, and textiles
• Manufacturing and installing aircraft structural components for prototypes
• Welding various metals and alloys using different techniques
• Fabricating and repairing aircraft structures with composite, fiberglass, textiles, and plastics
• Conducting corrosion control inspections
• Maintaining life support and safety equipment
• Performing aircraft handling tasks such as parking, towing, refueling, and de-icing
• Preparing and maintaining aircraft documentation and data

Work Environment

Technicians provide structural maintenance during Navy, Army, and Air Force operations. Inspections and repairs are performed on aircraft, mostly in hangars or shops. They are stationed at CAF bases across Canada, including the Arctic, with potential deployment worldwide for NATO and UN missions.

In the Regular Force, after training, members are assigned to a base and may relocate. In the Primary Reserve, members serve part-time at local units, with opportunities for full-time employment or deployment.

Entry Plans

• Direct Entry Options
• Paid Education Options

The minimum education requirement is provincial Grade 10 or Quebec Secondary 4, including Math. Candidates with a college diploma may be directly placed into on-the-job training post-basic training. Foreign education may be accepted.

The CAF also offers the Non-Commissioned Member Subsidized Training and Education Program (NCMSTEP), where successful recruits attend college, receive full salary, and work with the CAF.

Training

The initial training is the Basic Military Qualification course at Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec. It is physically demanding and covers core military skills. Technical training occurs at the Canadian Forces School of Aerospace Technology and Engineering in Borden, Ontario, lasting approximately 26 weeks, covering topics from metallurgy to aircraft servicing and welding.

Advanced training and specialization courses are available, including Quality Assurance, Non-Destructive Testing, CNC Machining, and more. Opportunities for career advancement through leadership and management courses are also provided.

Part-Time Options

This role is available part-time in the Primary Reserve, serving at local units across Canada. Reserve members typically serve up to 12 days per month, with full-time opportunities for short periods, earning 92.8% of regular pay, benefits, and pension eligibility.

Related Careers

• Ammunition Technician
• Air Weapons Systems Technician
• Aviation Systems Technician

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology