aircraft avionics technician
About this job
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
- or equivalent experience
Experience
5 years or more
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- At heights
- Confined spaces
- Noisy
- Dusty
- Hot
- Cold/refrigerated
Work setting
- Various locations
- Willing to relocate
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Inspect electrical and avionics systems
- Install aircraft instruments
- Ensure that the installation, maintenance, repair and overhaul of systems meet Transport Canada and company standards of performance and safety
- Overhaul aircraft instruments
- Repair and overhaul, modify, install and test aircraft electrical systems and equipment
- Test electrical, electronic and instrument components
- Troubleshoot communications, navigation, and autoflight equipment
- Troubleshoot, repair, install and inspect aircraft systems and components
Experience and specialization
Aircraft experience
- Small turboprops
- Large turboprops
Type of industry experience
- Aircraft manufacturing
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Handling heavy loads
- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Sound discrimination
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Night shift premium
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Long term benefits
- Maternity and parental benefits
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
Market insight
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The employer lists from 78 000 $ for this role at DeHavilland Aircraft of Canada in Calgary. For comparison, the local market median is about 71 617 $ based on 1 657 similar offers.
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