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Overview
As a member of the military , Air Operations Support Technicians (AOS Tech) provide air maintenance support primarily in the areas of aircraft servicing and handling, general maintenance tasks, maintenance programs and projects, employment and training, supply and tool procurement/management, quality management, technical publication management, and maintenance records management. In supporting aircraft maintenance, AOS Techs perform pre and post flight inspections, aircraft handling tasks such as parking, towing, marshalling, starting, refueling, and cleaning of aircraft.
AOS Techs in the Reg Force may also perform airfield and base security duties, including site and aircraft security, guard and access control duties.
Overview
As a member of the military , Air Operations Support Technicians (AOS Tech) provide air maintenance support primarily in the areas of aircraft servicing and handling, general maintenance tasks, maintenance programs and projects, employment and training, supply and tool procurement/management, quality management, technical publication management, and maintenance records management. In supporting aircraft maintenance, AOS Techs perform pre and post flight inspections, aircraft handling tasks such as parking, towing, marshalling, starting, refueling, and cleaning of aircraft.
AOS Techs in the Reg Force may also perform airfield and base security duties, including site and aircraft security, guard and access control duties.
Air Operations Support Technicians (AOS Tech) provide support in the areas of:
- Aircraft servicing and handling,
- Aircraft Maintenance Control & Records,
- Technical Publications Library,
- Quality Management,
- Employment and Training,
- Tool Crib,
- Consumable Stores,
- Project Management; and
- Airfield and base security
Air Operations Support Technicians (AOS Tech) are employed primarily at air bases in aircraft maintenance organizations, in maintenance hangars, shop environments and on the flight line. In geographic terms, employment can vary from CAF bases and wings within Canada, including the Arctic, to overseas locations throughout the world in response to NATO and UN commitments. They will also be called upon to perform some duties in airborne aircraft.
AOS Techs are subject to the same environmental conditions as all others at sea while performing duties on board ship and specific environmental clothing and equipment is required; and AOS Techs are subject to the same environmental conditions as all others in the field. In deployed field conditions, shops are set up on tent lines where specific environmental clothing and equipment are required.
Entry plans
- Direct Entry Options
The minimum required education to apply for this occupation is the completion of the provincial requirements for Grade 10 or Secondary 4 in Quebec.
Foreign education may be accepted.
Training
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, Quebec. This training provides the basic core skills and knowledge common to all trades. A goal of this course is to ensure that all recruits maintain the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) physical fitness standard; as a result, the training is physically demanding.
Part time options
As a member of the Reserve Force, Air Operations Support Technicians (AOS Tech) provide air maintenance support primarily in the areas of assistance to Search and Rescue (SAR), airfield and base security, transport, and general duties. When working at Search and Rescue (SAR) Squadrons, Reserve Force AOS Techs maintain serviceability of a variety of SAR and medical equipment, set up and tear down parachute drop zones, transport equipment and personnel by vehicle or boat, and assist with diving exercises.
AOS Techs also perform airfield and base security duties, including site and aircraft security, guard, and access control duties.
Reserve Air Operations Support Technicians (AOS Tech) will provide support in the areas of:
- Aircraft servicing and handling,
- Assistance to Search and Rescue (SAR),
- Airfield and base security, and
- Transport and general labour
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