L3Harris MAS is currently seeking permanent Aircraft Technicians (Armament) to join our team in Cold Lake, Alberta, supporting our long-term program with the Department of National Defence (DND).
About your next Challenge as an Air Weapons Technician:
In this role, you will perform inspections, modifications, repairs, and maintenance on CF-18 aircraft and associated weapon systems. You may also work within the component Repair Workshop, supporting the repair and maintenance of CF-18 weapon system components.
What will you do:
Perform complex mechanical work, inspections, and operational checks on CF-18 weapon systems, in accordance with Canadian Forces Technical Orders (CFTOs), technical drawings, and standard processes.
Prepare aircraft and configure weapon systems for flight or customer acceptance.
Verify, adjust, repair, or replace complex devices and equipment, including:
Missile launchers
Bomb launchers
Bomb and rocket distributors
Fuselage and wing pylons
Weapon system components
Suspension and release mechanisms for:
Inspect and test fuel, hydraulic, pneumatic, ventilation, flight control, and landing gear systems using approved test equipment.
Ensure strict compliance with all Health and Safety, Flight Safety, and Foreign Object Damage (FOD) prevention procedures.
Participate in required training and information sessions.
Report technical and scheduling issues, additional resource needs, and team well-being concerns to your Team Lead or Supervisor.
Maintain control of tools and equipment in accordance with company procedures.
Complete all required forms, logs, inspection sheets, and documentation accurately and promptly.
Support DND technicians by providing on-the-job training and mentoring, leveraging your CF-18 experience to enhance team capability.
Compliance and Safety
All technicians must adhere to established administrative and technical standards, including:
Health and Safety policies
FOD (Foreign Object Damage) prevention
Flight Safety standards
Documentation and recordkeeping requirements
Work instructions and process specifications
Required Skills and Experiences:
Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance (Avionics, Mechanical, or equivalent experience)
Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role
CF-18 endorsement required
Demonstrated experience with CF-18 aircraft systems
Strong communication skills in English oral and written (French is an asset)
Effective trainer and mentor, with the ability to guide and support others
Excellent teamwork and interpersonal abilities
Eligibility Criteria (Mandatory):
Must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program;
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a government of Canada “Reliability” status and Level 2 (Secret) security clearance.
Must be eligible to meet the requirements for U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
