Air Operations Support Technician

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Overview

As a member of the military, Air Operations Support Technicians (AOS Tech) provide air maintenance support primarily in the areas of 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. In supporting aircraft maintenance, AOS Techs perform pre and post flight inspections and aircraft handling tasks such as parking, towing, marshalling, starting, refueling and cleaning of aircraft. AOS Techs in the Regular Force may also perform airfield and base security duties, including site and aircraft security, guard and access control duties.

Air Operations Support Technicians (AOS Tech) provide support in the areas of :

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

Work environment

Air Operations Support Technicians are employed primarily at air bases in aircraft maintenance organizations, in maintenance hangars, shop environments and on the flight line. Employment can vary from CAF bases and wings within Canada, including the Arctic, to overseas locations worldwide in response to NATO and UN commitments. They may also be called upon to perform duties in airborne aircraft. In deployed field conditions, shops are set up on tent lines where specific environmental clothing and equipment are required.

Entry plans

The minimum required education to apply is the completion of the provincial requirements for Grade 10 or Secondary 4 in Quebec. Foreign education may be accepted.

Training

The first stage of training is the Basic Military Qualification course, or Basic Training, held at the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec. This training provides the basic core skills and knowledge common to all trades and ensures that all recruits maintain the CAF physical fitness standard. Air Operations Support Technicians first attend the Canadian Forces School of Aerospace Technology and Engineering in Borden, Ontario, where the Common Core course is approximately 35 training days in duration.

During the Common Core course, Air Operations Technicians receive instruction in :

Further training is required once posted to the unit, including fleet‑specific servicing courses. As they progress in their career, Air Operations Support Technicians who demonstrate the required ability and potential may be offered advanced training in areas such as Employment and Training procedures, Aircraft Maintenance and Control procedures, Airworthiness, Quality Management, Project Management, and Career Management. They may also have the opportunity to complete additional advanced training as the occupation evolves.

Part‑time options (Reserve Force)

Reserve Force Air Operations Support Technicians provide air maintenance support primarily in the areas of assistance to Search and Rescue (SAR), airfield and base security, transport, and general duties. When working at SAR Squadrons, Reserve AOS Techs maintain serviceability of a variety of SAR and medical equipment, set up and tear down parachute drop zones, transport equipment and personnel by vehicle or boat, and assist with diving exercises. They also perform airfield and base security duties, including site and aircraft security, guard and access control duties.

Reserves typically work or train with their home unit for at least four evenings and one weekend per month, from September to May each year. They are paid 92.8 % of Regular Force rates of pay and receive a reasonable benefits package.

Related Careers

These roles include accelerated pay increment and priority application processing.

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