Aircraft avionic technician

Founded in 2000 by three former Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) CF-18 fighter pilots who identified an opportunity to improve military readiness training, Top Aces has since established itself as the world leader in contracted adversary air (ADAIR) services and joint terminal attack controller (JTAC) training.

We pride ourselves on our unblemished safety record, having flown an industry leading 130,000+ hours of operational training without accident in support of customers worldwide, including Canada, the U.S., Germany, and multiple other NATO allies and international partner nations.

Our vision is to be the most trusted provider of innovative defense training solutions, continuously elevating standards in an industry where "Experience Matters." This commitment to innovation and technology ensures we remain adaptable, training allied militaries to succeed against evolving threats.

Top Aces’ dynamic team contributes to delivering on our purpose of training the next generation of combat leaders by living our values of Service, Integrity, Excellence, and Together every day!

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SUMMARY: The Avionic Technicians are an integral part of our Return to Service team. Their experience, practical knowledge, creativity, and problem-solving skills will ensure that the aircraft are assembled in accordance with applicable documentation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide aircraft avionic fabrication, disassembly and reassembly tasks as assigned
• Install and test complex avionics equipment and electrical systems
• Ensure all avionic equipment works properly before test flight
• Perform intricate and highly reliable soldering on components for navigation, control, and communication
• Assemble and install electrical components
• Provide accurate diagnoses of difficult avionics problems
• Organize ground support and test equipment for flight test
• Ensure the work accomplished on any aircraft or component is in compliance with:
• Applicable airworthiness standards and OEM instructions
• Company Policies and Procedures
• Regulated safety standards
• Ensure that all replacement parts are inspected, eligible, and properly certified prior to installation
• Ensure that removed parts are properly tagged and routed to quarantine
• Carry out maintenance, repair, modification and daily inspection of the company aircraft as detailed in the company maintenance control manual
• Complete and certify work reports for all work accomplished on the aircraft
• Follow company procedures as per the maintenance control manual using safe work practices
• Carry out both line and heavy maintenance activities in accordance with operational standards
• Carry out Independent Checks when authorized as per company policies and procedures
• As an employee, you are responsible for:
• Working in compliance with all applicable Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) acts and regulations.
• Following safe work practices and procedures and using safeguards and personal protective equipment, as necessary and when required.
• Reporting any hazards or potential safety risks (such as unsafe situations and activities) to a supervisor immediately.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.

SKILLS AND/OR QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven track record of success working on complex assignments requiring considerable judgment, initiative and technical/specialized knowledge
• Able to work well in a team and within a fast-paced environment
• Motivated, self-starter – able to carry out tasks with minimal supervision
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers
• Computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook)

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• FAA Airframe and Power Plant (A&P) license/certification or equivalent experience required

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