Aviation Systems Technician

Canadian Armed Forces; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A national defense organization seeks candidates for the role of Aircraft Maintenance Technician. Responsibilities include performing tests and maintenance on electronic systems, and serving as an instructor in training units. Applicants must be Canadian citizens or residents, at least 18 years old, and have completed Grade 10. This is an opportunity for those interested in military service and aircraft maintenance.

Qualifications

• Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident living in Canada.
• Must be at least 18 years old (17 with parental consent); 16 years old for Primary Reserve with consent.
• Completion of at least Grade 10 or Secondary IV in Quebec.

Responsibilities

• Carry out performance tests and maintenance of electronic systems.
• Operate and maintain automatic test stations.
• Serve as an instructor in training units.
• Prepare and maintain aircraft forms and statistical data.
• Perform first line servicing tasks.

Education

Grade 10 or Secondary IV in Quebec

Job description

Overview

The primary responsibilities of an Aircraft Maintenance Team are:

• Carry out performance tests, and preventive / corrective maintenance and calibration of multiple electronic systems and their associated components
• Operate and maintain computer-controlled automatic test stations
• Serve as an instructor in field technical training units, training squadrons or basic training units
• Prepare and maintain aircraft forms and statistical data
• Perform first line servicing tasks such as marshalling, parking, towing, starting, refuelling, cleaning and de-icing

You may find a comprehensive list of the primary duties on the forces.ca website.

To be eligible to apply to the CAF, you must :

• Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident living in Canada
• Be at least 18 years old (17 years old with parental consent), except: For the paid education programs, you may be 16 years old (with parental consent)
• For the Primary Reserve, you may be 16 years old (with parental consent) and must be enrolled as a full-time student
• Have completed at least Grade 10 or Secondary IV in Quebec (some jobs need higher levels of education)

Required Education

The minimum required education to apply for this position is the completion of the provincial requirements for Grade 10 or Secondary IV in Quebec, including: Grade 10 Applied Math (Mathématiques 416 or Cultural, Social and Technical 4). Foreign education may be accepted.

Direct Entry Plan

Ideal candidates will already have a diploma or Red Seal for a related civilian trade. If you already have a university or college diploma, the CAF will decide if your academic program matches the criteria for this job and may optimize your progression following Basic Training. Basic Training is required before being assigned.

Join the CAF

To learn more about becoming an Avionics Systems Technician, visit forces.ca, talk to a recruiter at a centre near you or call 1-800-856-8488.

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