Are you passionate about planes and hands-on technical work? As an Aircraft Structures Technician in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), you'll be responsible for maintaining aircraft structures, helping keep military aircraft safe and mission-ready.This position is available full-time or part-time, or as part of our paid education program.Pay & BenefitsThe CAF offers a range of benefits to ensure members are well supported. These include:Competitive salary starting from $4,337 - $6,413/month for new recruits who join the Regular Force under the Direct Entry planNew pay increases: earn more from the startSigning Bonus paid in installments at key service milestonesPaid education and training opportunitiesVacation, parental, and other types of paid leaveHealth, dental, and vision coverageCounseling, and relocation support servicesPension planStimulating workplace that promotes respect, belonging, and work-life balanceOverviewAs an Aircraft Structures Technician, your primary duties are to:Inspect aircraft structures and related componentsRestore or repair defects using unique aircraft fastening hardware, ferrous and non-ferrous materials, composite materials, chemicals, adhesives, paints and textilesWeld base metals, alloys and casting materials, using oxyacetylene, electrical arc, inert gas and resistance welding techniques and equipmentManufacture original aircraft equipment, components or replacement items from base metals using special cutting tools, engine lathe and milling machinesFabricate and repair aircraft structures using composite, fibreglass, textiles, leather, plastic and synthetic componentsMaintain life support equipment, ejection seats,



fire suppression and oxygen systemsPerform aircraft handling tasks, including parking, towing, marshalling, starting, refuelling, cleaning and de-icingYou will find a comprehensive list of the primary duties on the forces.Ca website.This position is similar to the following:Aircraft Maintenance Engineer – StructuresAircraft Structures Maintenance TechnicianTo be eligible to apply to the CAF, you must:Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident living in Canada; Be at least 18 years old (17 years old with parental consent), except:For the Paid Education programs, you may be 16 years old (with parental consent); For the Primary Reserve, you may be 16 years old (with parental consent) and must be enrolled as a full-time student; Have completed atleast Grade 10 or Secondary IV in Québec (some jobs need higher levels of education).Required EducationThe minimum required education to apply for this position is the completion of the provincial requirements for Grade 10 or Secondary 4 in Quebec including Gr 10 General Math or Math 416 / CST 4 in Quebec.Foreign education may be accepted.Direct Entry PlanThe ideal candidate will already have a college diploma, the CAF will decide if your academic program matches the training criteria for this job and may place you directly into any required on-the-job training program following basic training.Join the CAFTo learn more about becoming an Aircraft Structures Technician, visit www.Forces.Ca, talk to a recruiter at a centre near you: www.Forces.Ca/en/find-a-recruiting-centre or call 1-(phone hidden).Explore over 100 different career opportunities at www.Forces.Ca/en/careers.Job Type: Full-time – Part time

📌 Aircraft Structures Technician (Sainte-Thérèse-de-la-Gatineau)
🏢 Canadian Armed Forces
📍 Sainte-Thérèse-de-la-Gatineau