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Calian / Deloitte is a third‑party service provider contracted by the Canadian Armed Forces Recruiting Group (CFRG) to provide information and candidate sourcing support for CAF career opportunities and entry programs.
As an external contractor for the CAF, we are actively looking for students to join the Canadian Armed Forces as an Aviation Structures Technician under The Non-Commissioned Member Subsidized Training and Education Plan (NCMSTEP) Program. The NCMSTEP offers full-time paid training or education at Canadian colleges, universities and other postsecondary establishments for authorized courses of study related to military occupations.
If you qualify, the CAF will pay 100% of your school fees, including your tuition, books and academic equipment. Meanwhile, you’ll earn a competitive annual salary and an excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision care and much more.
Overview: As a member of the military, Aircraft Structures Technicians are members of the air maintenance team who handle, service and maintain Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) aircraft and associated equipment. They are responsible for the maintenance and repair of aviation life support equipment, aircraft structures and related components.
Aircraft Structures Technicians are skilled in metal and composite repair, refinishing, painting, machining and welding. They are integral members of the aircraft maintenance operation in the areas of aircraft servicing, supply, tool control and safety.
Responsibilities: 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, refuelling, cleaning and de-icing. Prepare and maintain aircraft documentation and statistical data
Qualifications & Requirements
To apply, candidates must have either recently accepted an offer, or have at least 1 semester remaining, of one of the following university/college programs funded by NCMSTEP: Aviation Technology - Aircraft Maintenance and Structural Repair Aircraft Structural Repair Technician Aviation Technician - Aircraft Structures Aircraft Maintenance Technician – Structures Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Structures Aircraft Structures Technician Aircraft Structural Repair Technician
How to Express Interest Individuals interested in learning more about this CAF occupation are encouraged to click apply to start a conversation.
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Top Benefits
About the role
Calian / Deloitte is a third‑party service provider contracted by the Canadian Armed Forces Recruiting Group (CFRG) to provide information and candidate sourcing support for CAF career opportunities and entry programs.
As an external contractor for the CAF, we are actively looking for students to join the Canadian Armed Forces as an Aviation Structures Technician under The Non-Commissioned Member Subsidized Training and Education Plan (NCMSTEP) Program. The NCMSTEP offers full-time paid training or education at Canadian colleges, universities and other postsecondary establishments for authorized courses of study related to military occupations.
If you qualify, the CAF will pay 100% of your school fees, including your tuition, books and academic equipment. Meanwhile, you’ll earn a competitive annual salary and an excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision care and much more.
Overview: As a member of the military, Aircraft Structures Technicians are members of the air maintenance team who handle, service and maintain Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) aircraft and associated equipment. They are responsible for the maintenance and repair of aviation life support equipment, aircraft structures and related components.
Aircraft Structures Technicians are skilled in metal and composite repair, refinishing, painting, machining and welding. They are integral members of the aircraft maintenance operation in the areas of aircraft servicing, supply, tool control and safety.
Responsibilities: 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, refuelling, cleaning and de-icing. Prepare and maintain aircraft documentation and statistical data
Qualifications & Requirements
To apply, candidates must have either recently accepted an offer, or have at least 1 semester remaining, of one of the following university/college programs funded by NCMSTEP: Aviation Technology - Aircraft Maintenance and Structural Repair Aircraft Structural Repair Technician Aviation Technician - Aircraft Structures Aircraft Maintenance Technician – Structures Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Structures Aircraft Structures Technician Aircraft Structural Repair Technician
How to Express Interest Individuals interested in learning more about this CAF occupation are encouraged to click apply to start a conversation.