Aircraft Structures Technician: Advanced Metal & Composite

Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes; Quebec; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian Armed Forces is seeking Aircraft Structures Technicians to maintain and repair CAF aircraft and life-support systems. Duties include inspection, welding, machining, fabrication, and documentation in a military hangar setting.

Training begins with Basic Military Qualification and progresses through CFSATE, with opportunities for specialized courses and on-the-job training. Reserve and Regular Force options are available across Canada.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 10 or Secondary 4 in Quebec.
• Ideal candidate has a college diploma and CAF training alignment.
• NCMSTEP is available with paid education and training.
• Basic Military Qualification (Basic Training) and CFSATE training are required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect aircraft structures and related components
• Restore or repair defects using aircraft fastening hardware, ferrous and non-ferrous materials, composites, chemicals, paints and textiles
• Manufacture and install structural components for prototype projects
• Weld base metals and alloys using oxyacetylene, arc, inert gas and resistance welding
• Fabricate aircraft parts using base metals with lathes and milling machines
• Fabricate and repair structures with composites, fibreglass, textiles and plastics
• Conduct corrosion control inspections of ferrous and non-ferrous materials
• Maintain life-support equipment, ejection seats, fire suppression and oxygen systems
• Prepare and maintain aircraft documentation and statistical data

Skills

Metal repair

Composite repair

Welding

Machining

Fabrication

Inspection

Documentation

Education

Grade 10 / Secondary 4 in Quebec

College diploma

Tools

engine lathe

milling machines

Job description

Canadian Armed Forces is seeking Aircraft Structures Technicians to maintain and repair CAF aircraft and life-support systems. Duties include inspection, welding, machining, fabrication, and documentation in a military hangar setting.

Training begins with Basic Military Qualification and progresses through CFSATE, with opportunities for specialized courses and on-the-job training. Reserve and Regular Force options are available across Canada.