Air Drop Systems Technician

3 months ago

Barrie, Canada The Canadian Army Full time

Overview
As members of the military, Air Drop Systems Technicians are the Canadian Forces go-to experts on a wide range of parachute systems and parachute-related equipment. They play a pivotal role in supporting airborne operations for Infantry Parachute Companies, Air Force Aerial Delivery Sections, Special Operations, and Search and Rescue.

As an Air Drop Systems Technician, your responsibilities are as diverse as they are crucial. You will be the one ensuring the safety of our personnel by meticulously packing and repairing parachutes and related airborne equipment. You will provide invaluable technical guidance to commanders and staff, aiding in the planning and execution of airborne and airdrop operations. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring the success of these missions.

Though you will primarily work in a warehouse environment, fine-tuning parachute systems and maintaining their peak performance, you won't be confined to these walls. You will even have the opportunity to experience the thrill of a parachute jump yourself, as part of your mandatory qualification requirement. The primary duties of an Air Drop Systems Technician are to:


Proficiently pack and maintain an extensive array of parachute systems, inclusive of extraction parachute systems, light, medium, and heavy cargo parachute systems, round/mass and square/precision personnel parachute systems.
Utilize advanced equipment integral to parachute operations, such as GPS-guided aerial delivery parachute systems.
Conduct thorough inspections and maintenance of diverse sewing machine systems employed in the upkeep of parachutes and parachute-related equipment.
Actively participate in the support of airborne operations.
Operate within a broad spectrum of parachute operations within the CAF, providing vital support to Infantry Parachute Battalions, Air Force Aerial Delivery Sections, Special Operations, and Search and Rescue.
Conduct in-depth investigations into Incident Malfunctions pertaining to parachute operations.
Supervise the packing and maintenance of all parachute systems and related airborne equipment.
Ensure the upkeep of your required parachuting qualifications.


To be eligible to apply to the CAF, you must:

Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident living in Canada;
Be at least 18 years old (17 years old with parental consent), except:

For the Paid Education programs—you may be 16 years old (with parental consent);
For the Primary Reserves—you may be 16 years old (with parental consent) and must be enrolled as a full-time student;


Have completed at least Grade 10 or Secondaire IV in Québec (some jobs need higher levels of education).


Work Environment
Air Drop Systems Technicians typically work indoors in a temperature regulated warehouse handling and maintaining a variety of diverse parachute systems. However, their role extends beyond the walls of the warehouse.

As part of the dynamic airborne community of the CAF, you will often find yourself stepping into the field, mirroring real-world conditions for a truly immersive experience. Your duties are as divers as they are crucial. From submitting comprehensive reports on parachute data, drops, incidents, and investigations, to conducting serviceability checks and repairs on personnel and aerial delivery equipment, to strapping on a parachute system yourself and going for a jump, no two days will be the same. Air Drop Systems Technicians are involved in supporting parachuting activities and airborne operations throughout Canada and the world.

If you chose a career in the Regular Force, upon completion of all required training, you will be assigned to your first base. While there is some flexibility with regards to postings (relocations), accommodations can’t always be made, and therefore, you can likely expect to move at some point in your career. However, if you decide to join the Primary Reserve Force, you will do so through a specific Reserve unit. Outside of training, your chosen Reserve unit will be your workplace on a part time basis, and you will not be obligated to relocate to a different base. As part of the Primary Reserve Force, you typically work one night per week and some weekends as a minimum with possibilities of full-time employment.

Basic Military Qualification
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, Québec, or through various training establishments across Canada from Esquimalt, British Columbia, to Halifax, Nova Scotia. This training provides the basic core skills and knowledge common to all trades. One main goal of this course is to ensure all recruits maintain the CAF physical fitness standard; as a result, the training is physically demanding but achievable.

Basic Occupational Qualification Training
Air Drop Systems Technicians attend training at the Canadian Army Advanced Warfare Centre located at 8 Wing Trenton, Ontario. Initial trade training takes 23 weeks and includes the following topics:

Expert packing and rigging of diverse parachute systems, encompassing expendable parachute systems, extraction parachute systems, and light to heavy cargo parachute systems, primarily employed in Aerial Delivery.
Packing of Round/Mass Drop personnel parachute systems and the more sophisticated Ram Air/Square parachute systems.
Execution of both basic and advanced repairs and maintenance on parachute systems and associated Airborne equipment.
Completion of BASIC Parachutist training.
Completion of Static Line Square Parachute Course

Available Specialty Training
Air Drop Systems Technicians may be offered the opportunity to develop specialized skills through formal courses and on-the-job training, including:

Basic Para Instructor
Jump Master
Aerial Delivery
First Aid Instructor
Helicopter Underslung Load Operator
Drop Zone/Landing Zone Controller
Military Freefall Parachutist

Available Advanced Training
As they progress in their career, Air Drop Systems Technicians who demonstrate the required ability and potential will be offered advanced training. Available courses include:

Military Freefall Jump Master
Military Freefall Para Instructor
Tandem Master
Master Rigger

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

Direct Entry Officer Plan
No previous work experience or career related skills are required. CAF recruiters can help you decide if your personal interests and attributes match the criteria for this occupation.

Join the CAF
To learn more about becoming an Air Drop Systems Technician, visit www.forces.ca, talk to a recruiter at a centre near you or call .

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