Technical Support - Aviation Maintenance (Avionics) - Borden, Ontario

Fanshawe College; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 93,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Pension & Benefits

Paid vacation and holiday closure

Tuition & Professional Development

Inclusive campus environment

Job summary

Fanshawe College in Ontario is seeking a skilled Avionics Technician to provide technical support for aviation programs. You will service and repair avionics tools and equipment, maintain records of maintenance activities, and assist in demonstrating techniques to students and staff.

The role involves ensuring safety and operational readiness of lab equipment in CAF - Fanshawe. Applicants should hold an AME-E or AME-M2 license with avionics experience and bring at least five years of relevant

Qualifications

• Certified AME-E or AME-M2 with avionics experience.
• 5 years of recent related avionics experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Military industry experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to CAF - Fanshawe.
• Service, repair and maintain avionics tools and equipment.
• Record maintenance and repair activities for aircraft/equipment.
• Develop instructional aids to demonstrate techniques.

Skills

AME avionics experience

5 years avionics experience

Military asset

Education

AME-E or AME-M2 license

Tools

Avionics tools

Job description

Location: Borden, Ontario

Support Staff employees, as defined by the Full-Time Support Staff Collective Agreement, will be given first considerationNote: 2 vacancies available. This position is deemed a critical vacancy.

Payband: This position is paid at Payband J, $44.48 - $51.40 per hour.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Why this Role is Important

Under the general supervision of the Project’s Senior Leader, the incumbent provides technical support and assistance to staff, faculty and students in the daily operations, maintenance, organization and implementation of Aviation related programs in CAF - Fanshawe. The incumbent will service and repair tools and equipment in the school which may include ordering/purchasing of parts, designing and building training aides.

How You’ll Make An Impact

Provides technical support to CAF - Fanshawe.

Technology That Includes

• Service and repair all Avionics tools and equipment (install, clean, adjust, dismantle, recondition, repair/rebuild/replace parts, assemble and test as required)
• Record maintenance and repair activities for aircraft/equipment
• Requisition maintenance supplies as required
• Tool control
• Develops instructional aids to demonstrate techniques and prepares materials for related classes

Assist professors with large classes by demonstrating use of tools, equipment or techniques related to learning objectives taught in classrooms and lab spaces. Monitors students to ensure they adhere to safety requirements.

Demonstrate tools, equipment or techniques to other staff to ensure the use of specific tool and lab equipment conforms to College safe operating procedures, manufacturer specifications or specific conditions that may be unique to the individual piece of equipment.

Prepare and maintain a suitable preventative maintenance program for related program equipment. Maintain Safety Data Sheets for assigned labs.

Other Duties As Assigned

What You’ll Bring

• Certified and maintained Aviation Maintenance Engineering – AME-E or AME-M2 with avionics experience
• 5 years of recent related avionics experience
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• Military industry experience is an asset

What This Opportunity Offers

• Comprehensive Pension & Benefits: Join a defined-benefit pension plan (through the CAAT Pension Plan) that delivers predictable lifetime retirement income, plus dental, disability, travel insurance and extended health coverage.
• Vacation: Enjoy paid time off and benefit from a scheduled holiday closure that offers additional rest and time with family during the winter season
• Tuition & Professional Development: Continue your learning journey — eligible employees and their dependents can take select Fanshawe programs or courses at a reduced cost
• Inclusive, Meaningful Campus environment: Work alongside passionate colleagues in an inclusive culture that values diversity, drives student success, and connects you to the local community and campus life.

Fanshawe College uses Workday to manage recruitment and hiring processes.

Educational Credentials

While transcripts are not required for the interview, they are mandatory as a condition of employment.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Fanshawe College is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equity, value diversity, and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Accommodation

Fanshawe College provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, the hiring manager and the recruiter leading the recruitment will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant’s accommodation needs. Accommodation requests per the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act can be emailed to: [e-mail]

Land Acknowledgement

Fanshawe College would like to acknowledge and honour the Anishinaabe, Lotinuhsyuní and Lenape people of southwestern Ontario as the traditional owners and custodians of the lands and waterways where Fanshawe College is located.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.