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Air Weapons Systems Technician

Air Weapons Systems Technician

Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes • Winnipeg, Canada
2 days ago
Job type
  • Part-time
Job description
Overview As a member of the military, Air Weapons Systems Technicians maintain aircraft air weapons systems. They also perform explosives storage and handling, and provide Explosive Ordnance Disposal duties for the Air Force.

Responsibilities

Test, inspect and repair Air Weapons Systems

Perform quality assurance checks

Prepare and maintain aircraft forms and statistical data

Perform aircraft handling tasks that include:

Parking

Towing

Marshalling

Starting

Refueling

Cleaning

De‑icing

Loading/unloading weapons

Weapons systems

Operate aircraft support equipment

Work Environment Air Weapons Systems Technicians are employed primarily at air bases in aircraft maintenance organizations, in maintenance hangars, shop environments, and on flight lines. They may also perform these duties onboard ships at sea or at deployed sites, and may be called upon to perform some tasks in airborne aircraft. Employment locations range from Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) wings and bases within Canada—including the Arctic—to locations throughout the world in response to international commitments.

Entry Requirements

Completion of provincial Grade 10 or Secondary 4 in Quebec, with Grade 10 General Math or Math 416 or CST 4 in Quebec.

No prior work experience or career‑related skills required.

Foreign education may be accepted.

Training Initial training starts with the Basic Military Qualification course at the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School. Following that, technicians attend the Canadian Forces School of Aerospace Technology and Engineering (CFSATE) in Borden, Ontario, where they complete Common Core training over 8 weeks and occupational training over 17 weeks, which includes:

Utilize tools and test/support equipment

Complete aircraft and AMSE records

Perform flight line servicing duties

Maintain aircraft weapon systems

Perform loading/unloading operations

Control explosives inventory

Store explosives

Maintain explosives and ancillary hardware

Operate destruction areas

Disposal of surplus and obsolete ammunition

Technicians may also pursue specialized skills through formal courses and on‑the‑job training, including:

Conventional Munitions Disposal (Advanced)

Improvised Explosive Device Disposal (Operator or Assistant)

Missile Maintenance Courses

Air Weapons Range Specialist

Instructional Technique

Aircraft Specific Type Courses

Life Cycle Material management

As they progress, technicians may be offered advanced training in:

Technical Administration

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, are not required to relocate, but may volunteer for deployment. They train to the same level as their Regular Force counterparts and are employed in the same unit, performing the same job. Reserve members usually serve up to 12 days per month and are paid 92.8 percent of Regular Force rates of pay, receive a reasonable benefits package, and may qualify to contribute to a pension plan.

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