Aircraft Structures Technician

Aircraft Structures Technician

As a member of the Military, Aircraft Structures Technicians handle, service and maintain Canadian Armed Forces aircraft and associated equipment. They are responsible for maintenance and repair of aviation life support equipment, aircraft structures and related components.

• Inspect aircraft structures and related components
• Restore or repair defects using unique aircraft fastening hardware, ferrous and non-ferrous materials, composite materials, chemicals, adhesives, paints and textiles
• Manufacture and install aircraft structural components for prototype projects
• Weld base metals, alloys and casting materials using oxyacetylene, electrical arc, inert gas and resistance welding techniques and equipment
• Manufacture original aircraft equipment, components or replacement items from base metals using special cutting tools, engine lathe and milling machines
• Fabricate and repair aircraft structures using composite, fibreglass, textiles, leather, plastic and synthetic components
• Conduct corrosion control inspections of ferrous and non-ferrous materials
• Maintain life support equipment, ejection seats, fire suppression and oxygen systems
• Perform aircraft handling tasks, including parking, towing, marshalling, starting, refueling, cleaning and de-icing
• Prepare and maintain aircraft documentation and statistical data

The minimum required education to apply for this position is the completion of the provincial requirements for Grade 10 (Secondary
4) including General Math or Math 416 / CST 4 in Quebec.

Foreign education may be accepted. The CAF will assess whether your academic program matches training criteria and may place you directly into the required on‑the‑job training program following basic training.