Overview
Avionics Systems Technician Jobs in Vancouver, Canada at Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes
Overview
As a member of the military, Avionics Systems Technicians are responsible for maintaining all electronic systems onboard Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) aircraft. As part of the aircraft maintenance team, the Avionics Systems Technician is responsible for first line servicing operations in launching and recovering all types of aircraft.
Primary Responsibilities
- Carry out performance tests, preventive‑corrective maintenance, and calibration of the following systems and their associated components:
- Aircraft communication
- Intercom
- Search radar
- Fire control radar
- Acoustic sensing
- Infra‑red radar
- Electronic warfare
- Navigation
- Compass
- Flight control systems
- Automatic flight control systems
- Electrical wiring interconnection system
- Set up and operate test equipment to maintain the above systems
- 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
- Operate aircraft support equipment
- Perform first line servicing tasks such as marshalling, parking, towing, starting, refueling, cleaning and de‑icing
Work Environment
Avionics Systems Technicians are employed primarily at air bases in aircraft maintenance organizations, in maintenance hangars, in airborne aircraft, lab environments and on the flight line. Work shifts, periods of overtime, and deployments to CAF bases across Canada—including the Arctic—and overseas locations may occur.
Entry Plans
- Direct Entry Options
- Paid Education Options
The minimum required education for this occupation is completion of the provincial Grade 10 or Secondary 4 requirement, including Gr 10 Applied Math or Math 416 / CST 4. An ideal candidate will already hold a college diploma or Red Seal in a related civilian occupation. Foreign education may be accepted. Successful recruits may be paid to attend a college diploma program through the Non‑Commissioned Member Subsidised Training and Education Program (NCMSTEP).
Training
Initial training includes the Basic Military Qualification course, followed by Common Core at the Canadian Forces School of Aerospace Technology and Engineering (CFSATE). Subsequent occupational training is approximately 32 weeks long and covers:
- Solid‑state devices
- Digital logic
- Aircraft wiring
- Magnetron, Klystron, Travelling Wave Tubes and Microwave theory
- Computer techniques and architecture
- Inspection and repair of Avionics (AVS) and combined Avionic (AVS)/Aviation (AVN) multi‑purpose display systems
- Pitot–static systems
- Flight instruments
- Compass
- Aircraft flight recorder and locator
- Air data computer
- Automatic flight control
- Electronic warfare systems
- Navigation systems
- Radar systems
- Communication systems
- Aircraft data processing
Additional courses and on‑the‑job training opportunities include, but are not limited to:
- Instructional techniques
- Calibration technician
- Computerised fault diagnosis and analysis
- High‑reliability soldering
- Aircraft specific type courses
- Advanced aircraft maintenance course
- Instructional Technique
- Life Cycle Materiel Management
- Aircraft fluid handling
- Corrosion identification and control
- Technical writing
- Technical inspection and quality assurance
- Flight safety investigators course
Career progression may include advanced training such as technical administration and leadership and management courses.
Part‑time Options
This position is available for part‑time employment with the Primary Reserve at certain locations across Canada. Reserve Force members typically serve part‑time at an Air Force Wing in their community while maintaining civilian employment. They are paid during training and are not required to move to another base but may volunteer for deployment.
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Title: Avionics Systems Technician
Company: Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes
Location: Vancouver, Canada
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