Aircraft Structures Technician — Paid Training & Benefits

Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes seeks Aircraft Structures Technicians to maintain and repair CAF aircraft and life-support systems. You will work with metal and composite repair, welding, machining and fabrication to keep aircraft safe and mission-ready.

Training begins with Basic Military Qualification and continues at CFSATE in Ontario, with opportunities across Canada. Part-time Reserve options exist; deployments may occur worldwide.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 10 education or equivalent as required by province/Quebec standards.
• Candidate should have a college diploma or higher suitable to CAF training.
• Experience with metal and composite repair is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect aircraft structures and related components for defects.
• Repair or restore using metal, alloys, composites and paints.
• Fabricate and install aircraft structural components.
• Weld base metals and repair aircraft parts using various welding methods.
• Maintain life-support equipment and aircraft systems.
• Prepare and maintain aircraft documentation and data.

Skills

Metal repair

Composite repair

Welding

Machining

Fabrication

Refinishing

Painting

Inspection

Education

Grade 10 or equivalent

Tools

Engine lathe

Milling machines

Oxyacetylene welding equipment

Non-destructive testing tools

Job description

Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes seeks Aircraft Structures Technicians to maintain and repair CAF aircraft and life-support systems. You will work with metal and composite repair, welding, machining and fabrication to keep aircraft safe and mission-ready.

Training begins with Basic Military Qualification and continues at CFSATE in Ontario, with opportunities across Canada. Part-time Reserve options exist; deployments may occur worldwide.