Aerospace Telecommunications and Information Systems Specialist

2 days ago


Surrey, British Columbia, Canada Canadian Armed Forces Full time
About the Role

The Canadian Armed Forces is seeking a highly skilled Aerospace Telecommunications and Information Systems Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for performing, supervising, and directing the repair and maintenance of all Air Force and Joint Telecommunications and Information Systems.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform Preventive and Corrective Maintenance: Conduct regular maintenance and repairs on all types of radio, radar, and data processing, cryptographic, terminal, audio, and video equipment.
  • Inspect and Test Equipment: Perform inspections, performance tests, and adjustments on strategic and tactical fixed and mobile telecommunications equipment.
  • Repair and Overhaul Equipment: Perform repairs, overhaul, and support maintenance on telecommunications equipment.
  • Install and Test Equipment: Perform installations and acceptance tests on telecommunications equipment.
  • Liaise with Stakeholders: Liaise with all levels of command and functional groups, including base-level personnel.
  • Advise on Maintenance: Maintain and/or advise other occupations on the maintenance of the electromechanical and refrigeration requirements of telecommunications equipment.
  • Deploy as Part of a Team: Deploy as part of the Air Force Support Capability, 8 Air Communications and Control Squadron, a Tactical Control Radar squadron, the Canadian Forces Joint Signals Regiment, or all CANSOFCOM Units.
  • Manage Materials: Manage the life-cycle of materials related to various telecommunications and information systems.
Requirements
  • Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Residency: Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident living in Canada.
  • Age Requirement: 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), or for the Primary Reserve you may be 16 years old (with parental consent) and must be enrolled as a full-time student.
  • Education Requirement: Have completed at least Grade 10 or Secondaire IV in Quebec (some jobs need higher levels of education).
Work Environment

Aerospace Telecommunications and Information Systems Specialists perform their duties in operation centres, static and mobile workshops, or outdoors. They may work at bases within Canada and the United States, including the Arctic, as well as locations throughout the world.

Training and Development

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.

Aerospace Telecommunications and Information Systems Specialists attend the Canadian Forces School of Communications and Electronics in Kingston, Ontario, to complete 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, which includes:

  • 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 Cryptosystems
  • Radar Systems
Specialty Training

Aerospace Telecommunications and Information Systems Specialists may be offered the opportunity to develop specialized skills through formal courses and on-the-job training for topics like:

  • 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
Advanced Training

As they progress in their career, Aerospace Telecommunications and Information Systems Specialists who demonstrate the required ability and potential may be offered advanced training. Available 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


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