Air Operations Support Technician

Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Canadian Armed Forces as an Air Operations Support Technician, providing essential air maintenance support. This role involves aircraft servicing, inspections, and security duties at various locations, including Canada and overseas. Ideal for entry-level candidates with a minimum of Grade 10 education. Training begins with the Basic Military Qualification course, focusing on core skills and physical fitness. Part-time options available with competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits

Benefits

Qualifications

• No prior experience required.
• Minimum education is Grade 10 or Secondary 4 in Quebec.

Responsibilities

• Provide air maintenance support primarily in aircraft servicing and handling.
• Perform pre and post flight inspections and aircraft handling tasks.
• Conduct airfield and base security duties.

Skills

Aircraft servicing and handling

Quality Management

Project Management

Education

Grade 10

Job description

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Overview

As a member of the military, Air Operations Support Technicians (AOS Tech) provide air maintenance support primarily in aircraft servicing and handling, general maintenance tasks, maintenance programs and projects, employment and training, supply and tool procurement / management, quality management, technical publication management, and maintenance records management. AOS Techs perform pre and post flight inspections, aircraft handling tasks such as parking, towing, marshalling, starting, refueling, and cleaning of aircraft. They may also perform airfield and base security duties, including site and aircraft security, guard, and access control duties.

Support Areas :

• Aircraft servicing and handling
• Aircraft Maintenance Control & Records
• Technical Publications Library
• Quality Management
• Employment and Training
• Tool Crib
• Project Management
• Airfield and base security

Primarily employed at air bases in aircraft maintenance organizations, in hangars, on the flight line, and in various geographic locations including Canada, the Arctic, and overseas. Duties may include environmental conditions similar to sea and field environments, requiring specific clothing and equipment.

Entry Plans

• No prior experience required. The minimum education is Grade 10 or Secondary 4 in Quebec; foreign education may be accepted.

Training

Begins with the Basic Military Qualification course at the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec. The course covers core skills and knowledge, emphasizing physical fitness.

Part-Time Options

Reserve Force members support Search and Rescue, airfield and base security, transportation, and general duties. Typical commitments include one night per week and some weekends, with potential full-time employment. Members are paid approximately 92.8% of Regular Force pay and receive benefits.

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