Non-Commissioned Member | Full Time, Part TimeAs a member of the military, Aviation Systems Technicians handle, service, and maintain Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) aircraft, ground equipment, and associated support facilities.Aviation Systems Technicians are responsible for the maintenance of aircraft aviation systems including propulsion, airframe, basic electrical, and their related components. They also perform the following duties:Test, inspect and repair aviation systemsPerform quality assurance checksPrepare and maintain aircraft forms and statistical dataPerform aircraft handling tasks which include:ParkingTowingMarshallingStartingRefuelingCleaningDe-icingWork environmentAviation Systems Technicians work at air bases in aircraft maintenance organizations, in maintenance hangars, in airborne aircraft, and on the flight line. However, they may also work with tactical helicopter field units and on board ships. In the course of their career, Aviation Systems Technicians will be required to work shifts and periods of overtime. Employment can vary from CAF wings and bases within Canada, including the Arctic, to locations throughout the world in response to NATO and UN commitments.If you choose a career in the Regular Force, upon completion of all required training, you will be assigned to your first base. While there is some flexibility with regards to postings (relocations), accommodations can't always be made, and therefore, you can likely expect to move at some point in your career. If you decide to join the Primary Reserve Force, you will do so through a specific Reserve unit. Outside of training, your chosen Reserve unit will be your workplace on a part-time basis, and you will not be obligated to relocate to a different base. As part of the Primary Reserve Force, you typically work one night per week and some weekends as a minimum with possibilities of full-time employment.Minimum RequirementsThe minimum required education to apply for this occupation is the completion of the provincial requirements for Grade 10 or Secondary 4 in Quebec including Gr 10 General Math or Math 416 / CST 4.The ideal candidate will already have a college diploma or Red Seal for a related civilian occupation; the CAF will assess your training and experience and optimize your progression following basic training.
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