Avionics Systems Technician: Military Aircraft Electronics

Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian Armed Forces in Canada seeks an Avionics Systems Technician to maintain electronic systems onboard CAF aircraft. You will join the aircraft maintenance team responsible for first line servicing during launch and recovery of all aircraft types.

The role covers testing, calibration, and troubleshooting of communications, radar, navigation, and flight control systems, with opportunities for instructor duties and advanced training within CAF schools and programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: provincial Grade 10/Secondary 4 requirements or higher.
• Ideal candidate holds a related college diploma or Red Seal.
• Experience in avionics and aircraft servicing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out tests, preventive/corrective maintenance, and calibration of avionics systems.
• Set up and operate test equipment for avionics maintenance.
• Operate and maintain computer-controlled test stations.
• Instruct in field technical training units and training squadrons.
• Prepare and maintain aircraft forms and data.
• Perform first line servicing tasks including marshalling, parking, towing, and refueling.

Skills

Avionics systems

Troubleshooting

Calibration

Test equipment operation

Electrical wiring

Education

College diploma or Red Seal

Tools

Calibration equipment

Automatic test stations

Job description

Canadian Armed Forces in Canada seeks an Avionics Systems Technician to maintain electronic systems onboard CAF aircraft. You will join the aircraft maintenance team responsible for first line servicing during launch and recovery of all aircraft types.

The role covers testing, calibration, and troubleshooting of communications, radar, navigation, and flight control systems, with opportunities for instructor duties and advanced training within CAF schools and programs.