Aircraft Avionics Technician
Kickstart Your Career in Aircraft Manufacturing!
Are you a soon-to-be graduate from an Avionics program (or a similar discipline) looking to launch your career in aerospace? Join our team and work hands-on with the world-class DHC-515 Firefighter (Waterbomber) in a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Calgary, Alberta.

We're hiring motivated Aircraft Avionics Technicians to support production and major modifications on De Havilland aircraft.

Eligibility
Open to Avionics Program Graduates from SAIT, Okanagan College, Mohawk College, BCIT, or Fanshawe College

Location
Calgary, AB

What You'll Be Doing:

Perform electrical wiring tasks and system installations in an aircraft manufacturing production environment.

Possess basic knowledge of Standard Wiring Practices, Avionics Systems, and the ability to accurately interpret maintenance manuals, service bulletins, wiring diagrams, system schematics, engineering orders, and manufacturer installation manuals.

Maintain a basic understanding of other aircraft systems such as hydraulics, flight controls, and major aircraft components to support comprehensive avionics work.

Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair avionics systems, including communication, navigation, flight control, and entertainment systems, ensuring functionality and safety.

Fabricate and repair parts and components following drawings and standard practices, including creating wire bundles and assemblies, labeling wires, securely bundling them, and terminating wires into various connectors.

Conduct system checks and inspections,



ensuring that avionics systems comply with both industry standards and safety regulations.

Maintain detailed, accurate records of work performed, tracking all repairs, installations, and inspections. Keep an organized inventory of tools and equipment.

Ensure a clean and secure working environment, promptly reporting any safety concerns or unsafe conditions to leadership. Take immediate action to address these issues as needed.

Ensure the traceability and accuracy of all parts removed or installed on the aircraft, following procedures to maintain aircraft integrity.

Utilize avionics test equipment and hand tools effectively for system testing, installation, and repair. Maintain these tools in good working condition.

Safely operate ground support equipment, including power carts and lifts, when properly trained.

Who You Are:

A soon-to-be graduate from an Avionics Program from SAIT, Okanagan College, Mohawk College, or Fanshawe College

Eager to gain real-world experience and build your skills in a professional manufacturing setting

Comfortable working from technical documentation and following detailed instructions

A team player who thrives in collaborative, hands-on environments

Detail-oriented, organized, and able to work safely with tools and equipment

Physically able to work at heights or in confined spaces when required

What You'll Gain:

Direct experience in aircraft manufacturing on iconic De Havilland platforms

Mentorship from experienced Aircraft Maintenance Technicians

Exposure to real-time production goals, industry standards, and best practices

The opportunity to kickstart your aerospace career in a high-performance team setting

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📌 Aircraft Avionics Technician (Alberta)
🏢 De Havilland Aircraft of Canada
📍 Alberta