Overview

You will be responsible for maintaining all automatic flight control systems, navigation systems, and other systems on both land- and ship-based fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters.

Main Benefits

• Training provided for approximately 17 months
• Opportunities for advancement

What They Do

Avionics Systems Technicians are responsible for first line, pre-take-off and post-landing servicing operations for all types of aircraft. They carry out performance tests, conduct preventive/corrective maintenance work, and calibrate aircraft communication, intercom, search radar, fire control radar, acoustic-sensing, infrared radar, electronic warfare, navigation, compass, flight control systems and their associated components. Avionics Systems Technicians set up and operate test equipment to maintain the above systems, operate aircraft support equipment, and perform first line servicing tasks such as marshalling, parking, towing, starting, refuelling, cleaning and de-icing. 

Qualification Requirements

Anyone considering employment in this military occupation should enjoy the challenge of aircraft mechanics and electronic systems, and be able to quickly master new procedures and routines. Avionics Systems Technicians require physical strength and manual dexterity and the ability to perform detailed routine tasks. They must be reliable, responsible and self-motivated, and enjoy working as a member of a closely knit team.

Training

The first stage of training for all new recruits is the 13-week Basic Military Qualification (BMQ) course at the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec.

Upon completion of the BMQ, Avionics Systems Technicians attend Basic Military Occupational (MOC) training at the Canadian Forces School of Aerospace Technology and Engineering (CFSATE) in Borden, Ontario. The first part of this training is the Performance-Oriented Electronics Training course at the Canadian Forces School of Communications and Electronics (CFSCE) in Kingston, Ontario. This training takes approximately 30 weeks to complete.

The second part of the training program takes place at the Canadian Forces School of Aerospace Technology and Engineering (CFSATE) in Borden, Ontario. This training takes approximately 24 weeks to complete.

Employment

On completion of basic occupational training and on-the-job training at their first unit, Avionics Systems Technicians receive training on the aircraft and equipment applicable to their unit. This training is provided at a field technical training unit or training squadron in Canada. On each subsequent posting, they receive the appropriate training.

Working Environment

Avionics Systems Technicians may work in well-lit, comfortable workshops and hangars, or outdoors, on aircraft flight lines, exposed to all weather conditions. They are employed in tactical helicopter field units and on ships. When employed with land or sea forces, they are subject to the same living conditions as soldiers and sailors. In geographic terms, they may be assigned to Canadian Forces Wings and Bases in Canada, including the Arctic, or to locations all over the world as part of NATO or UN missions.

Opportunities For Advancement

Qualified Avionics Systems Technicians enjoy excellent opportunities for advanced training and promotion. They may be posted at a Canadian base or station or be deployed on missions all over the world. For those who demonstrate the required ability and potential, there are countless opportunities for advancement, promotion and advanced training.

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