Aerospace Telecommunications and Information Systems Technician

Overview
As a member of the military, Aerospace Telecommunications and Information Systems Technicians perform, supervise and direct the repair and maintenance of all types of Air Force & Joint telecommunications and information systems. They manage mobile and fixed satellite communications systems, microwave systems, switchboards, cable plants, and all forms of command and control computer systems and networks.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on all types of radios, radar and data processing, cryptographic, terminal, audio and video equipment.

Perform inspections, performance tests and adjustments on strategic and tactical fixed and mobile telecommunications equipment.

Perform repairs, overhaul and support maintenance on telecommunications equipment.

Perform installations and acceptance tests.

Liaise with all levels of command and functional groups, including base level personnel.

Maintain and/or advise other occupations on the maintenance of the electromechanical and refrigeration requirements of telecommunications equipment.

Deploy as part of the Air Force Support Capability as part of the 8 Air Communications and Control Squadron, Tactical Control Radar Squadron, Canadian Forces Joint Signals Regiment, or other CANSOFCOM units.

Manage the life‑cycle of material related to various telecommunications and information systems.

Work Environment
The duties are performed in operation centers, static and mobile workshops, or outdoors. Technicians may work at bases within Canada and the USA, including the Arctic, and at locations worldwide.

Entry Plans

Minimum required education: completion of provincial requirements for Grade 10 or equivalent with Grade 10 Applied Math.

Ideal candidate: college diploma (if applicable).

Foreign education may be accepted.

Training
The first stage of training is the Basic Military Qualification course at the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School.

Technicians then attend the Canadian Forces School of Communications and Electronics for the Performance‑Oriented Electronics Training course, which includes the following topics:

Circuits Theory

Electro‑Mechanical and Solid State devices

Power sources

Amplifier, Oscillator and Digital circuits

Multistage electronic circuits

Conductors and cables

AM/FM Theory

Audio/Video equipment

Computers and peripherals

They continue with 20 weeks of training specific to their duties, covering the following topics:

Technical administration

Automated information systems

Switchboards and terminal equipment

Cable distribution systems

Data communication systems

Audio and video systems

Airfield navigational aids and meteorological systems

Communications and crypto systems

Radar systems

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

Airport Secondary/Surveillance Radar

Communications Control Systems

Precision Approach Landing Aids

E3A AWACS Airborne Equipment

Microwave Radio Systems and Associated Equipment

Instructional Techniques

Communications/Information Security

Meteorological Systems

Cryptographic Equipment Maintenance

As they progress, advanced training courses include:

Fibre Optics Communications Systems

Design Building Network for Communication Systems

Computer System Management

Advanced Radar Maintenance

Advanced Communications Operations

Management and Leadership Training

Deployed Communications Systems

Part‑time Options
This position is available for part‑time employment with the Primary Reserve at certain locations across Canada. Reserve members usually serve part time at an Air Force wing in their community, volunteer for deployment, and may work up to 12 days per month with opportunities to serve full‑time for short durations.

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