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Aviation Systems Technician
OVERVIEW
You will be a member of the air maintenance team that handles, services and maintains a variety of Canadian Forces aircraft, ground equipment and associated support facilities.


WHAT THEY DO
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The Aviation Systems Technician (AVN TECH) is a member of the air maintenance team that handles, services and maintains Canadian Forces aircraft, ground equipment and associated support facilities.

The AVN TECH is responsible for the maintenance of the aircraft aviation systems, which include the following:
  • Propulsion system and components
  • Airframe system and components
  • Electrical system and components
  • Weapon system and components
  • Aircraft life support equipment

    They:
  • Test aviation systems
  • Inspect aviation systems for defects
  • Fix defects in aviation systems
  • Perform quality assurance checks
  • Prepare and maintain aircraft forms and statistical data
  • Perform aircraft handling tasks, which include parking, towing, marshalling, starting, refuelling, cleaning and de-icing
  • Operate aircraft support equipment