Overview
As a member of the military, Aerospace Telecommunications and Information Systems Technicians perform, supervise and direct the repair and maintenance of all types of Air Force & Joint telecommunications and information systems. They also manage and maintain mobile and fixed satellite communications systems, microwave systems, switchboards, cable plants, and all forms of command and control computer systems and networks.

Aerospace Telecommunications and Information Systems Technicians perform preventive and corrective maintenance, system restoration, special inspections, modifications, installations and acceptance checks, as well as the repair and overhaul of all types of telecommunications, navigation and cryptographic systems.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on all types of radios, radar and data processing, cryptographic, terminal, audio and video equipment

Perform inspections, performance tests and adjustments on strategic and tactical fixed and mobile telecommunications equipment

Perform repairs, overhaul and support maintenance on telecommunications equipment

Perform installations and acceptance tests

Liaise with all levels of command and functional groups, including base level personnel

Maintain and/or advise other occupations on the maintenance of the electromechanical and refrigeration requirements of telecommunications equipment

Deploy as part of the Air Force Support Capability as part of 8 Air Communications and Control Squadron, as part of a Tactical Control Radar Squadron, as part of the Canadian Forces Joint Signals Regiment, or as part of all CANSOFCOM Units

Manage the life‑cycle of material related to various telecommunications and information systems

Work workplace
The duties are performed in operation centres, in static and mobile workshops, or outdoors.



Technicians may work at bases within Canada and the United States, including the Arctic, and at locations throughout the world.

Regular Force candidates, after completing required training, will be assigned to a base. While there is some flexibility with regards to postings, accommodations may not always be possible, so relocation is likely at some point in the career. Primary Reserve members work part‑time, typically one night per week and some weekends, with possibilities for full‑time employment.

Entry plans
The minimum required education is the completion of provincial Grade 10 or equivalent (Secondary 4 in Quebec) with Grade 10 applied Math (Math 416 / CST 4 in Quebec). Ideal candidates already hold a college diploma; the CAF will evaluate academic programs and may place applicants directly into the required on‑the‑job training following basic training. Foreign education may be accepted.

Training
The first stage is the Basic Military Qualification course, held at the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School in Saint‑Jean‑sur‑Richelieu, Quebec.

Aerospace Telecommunications and Information Systems Technicians attend the Canadian Forces School of Communications and Electronics in Kingston, Ontario, to complete the Performance‑Oriented Electronics Training course, which includes:

Circuits Theory

Electro‑Mechanical and Solid State devices

Power sources

Amplifier,



Oscillator and Digital circuits

Multistage electronic circuits

Conductors and cables

AM/FM Theory

Audio/Video equipment

Computers and peripherals

They continue with 20 weeks of training specifically related to their duties:

Technical administration

Automated information systems

Switchboards and terminal equipment

Cable distribution systems

Data communication systems

Audio and video systems

Airfield navigational aids and meteorological systems

Communications and crypto systems

Radar systems

Technicians may develop specialized skills through formal courses and on‑the‑job training, including:

Airport Secondary/Surveillance Radar

Communications Control Systems

Precision Approach Landing Aids

E3A AWACS Airborne Equipment

Microwave Radio Systems and Associated Equipment

Instructional Techniques

Communications/Information Security

Meteorological Systems

Cryptographic Equipment Maintenance

Advanced training opportunities include:

Fibre Optics Communications Systems

Design Building Network for Communication Systems

Computer System Management

Advanced Radar Maintenance

Advanced Communications Operations

Management and Leadership Training

Deployed Communications Systems

Part‑time options
This position is available for part‑time employment with the Primary Reserve at certain locations across Canada. Reserve Force members usually serve part‑time at an Air Force wing in their community and are not required to relocate. They may volunteer for deployment on a military mission within or outside Canada.

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📌 Aerospace Telecommunications and Information Systems Technician (British Columbia)
🏢 Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes
📍 British Columbia