Avionics Technician (AVS) - MQ-9B CGCS / SMT (Evergreen)
Avionics Technician (AVS) - MQ-9B CGCS / SMT (Evergreen)
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About This Role
All for being ready & resilient.
Training Centre Operations at CAE lies at the heart of our commitment to training excellence across Civil Aviation and Defense & Security. As part of this team youll develop and provide training continually enhance program quality and ensure seamless operations and service excellence empowering pilots aircrew and mission-critical teams to excel when it matters most. Behind the scenes you play a vital role in equipping them with the skills and readiness they need to succeedthrough every moment milestone and mission. With a team that values growth collaboration and a shared sense of purpose CAE offers a dynamic environment where your contributions to training create a lasting impact on the future of safety and readiness worldwide.
Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled Avionics Technician to join CAE in support of the MQ-9B SkyGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) program. This program is the first of its kind delivered to the RCAF and offers a unique opportunity for you to bring your expertise and dedication to work on this groundbreaking aviation system. The successful candidate will maintain the MQ-9B Certified Ground Control Station (CGCS) and SkyGuardian Mission Trainer (SMT) in support of RCAF MQ-9B operations from the Ground Control Centre (GCC) in the National Capital Region of Ottawa Ontario.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Inspect maintain repair and test RPAS Certified Ground Control Station and simulator systems including computers terminals and networking infrastructure
- Remove and replace line replaceable units and components
- Ensure the accurate completion of technical records
- Perform specialty work in maintenance shops as required
- Interpret technical publications and diagrams
- Maintain tools and equipment required to perform primary duties
- Order aircraft spare parts and materials
- Debrief Team Lead as required
- Carry out workplace inspections and clean ups
- Comply with safety quality airworthiness and technical policies and procedures
- Work shifts on a routine basis and overtime when needed
- Travel for essential training
Mandatory qualifications
- Transport Canada approved Aviation Technician - Avionics Maintenance Diploma or Canadian Forces Avionics (AVS) Technician Qualification
- Possession of Aircraft Maintenance Engineering License with an E rating OR be a Canadian Forces Journeyman Avionics (AVS) Technician
- At least 5 years of first- and second-line aircraft maintenance related experience
- Proven experience as a team player
- Strong communication skills
- Be able to work shifts
- Possess a valid drivers license.
- Eligibility to work in Canada either as a Canadian Citizen a Permanent Resident or with a valid Work Permit
- Capable of obtaining and maintaining both Controlled Goods Clearance and a NATO secret security clearance
Desirable Skills & Experience
- UAV experience is an asset
- Flight simulator maintenance experience is an asset
- Computer networking maintenance experience is an asset
- Canadian Military Airworthiness experience is an asset
We offer you:
- Working environment of 2024 Canadas top 100 employers.
- A dynamic and innovative environment in which to grow.
- A stimulating career path and internal mobility.
- Attractive benefits including but not limited to:
- Defined Benefits retirement plan
- Stocks purchase Plan
- Flexible vacation program
- Relocation assistance if applicable
- All tooling equipment and clothing required for the position
- Competitive maternity and parental leave policies
- And more
*Please note that this is not an active job requisition. This was created & posted solely for building a pipeline of candidates (Evergreen) so that we may review them once we are ready to start actively recruiting*
The target timeframe for interviewing candidates is Spring 2026 with an expected start date in October 2026.
About CAE
At CAE we equip people in critical roles with the expertise and solutions to create a safer world. As a technology company we digitalize the physical world deploying software-based simulation training and critical operations support solutions. Above all else we empower pilots cabin crew airlines and defence and security forces to perform at their best every day and when the stakes are the highest. Around the globe were everywhere customers need us to be with more than 13000 employees in approximately 250 sites and training locations in over 40 countries. CAE represents more than 75 years of industry firststhe highest-fidelity flight and mission simulators as well as training programs powered by digital technologies. We embed sustainability in everything we do. Today and tomorrow well make sure our customers are ready for the moments that matter.
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CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.
Equal Opportunity Employer
CAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race nationality colour religion sex gender indentity and expression sexual orientation disability neurodiversity veteran status age or other characteristics protected by local laws.
If you dont see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed in the job posting we still encourage you to reach out and apply. At CAE everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process. If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability please contact us at
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
