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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 manage mobile and fixed satellite communications systems, microwave systems, switchboards, cable plants, and all forms of command and control computer systems and networks. 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 the 8 Air Communications and Control Squadron, Tactical Control Radar Squadron, Canadian Forces Joint Signals Regiment, or other CANSOFCOM units. Manage the lifecycle of material related to various telecommunications and information systems. Work Environment The duties are performed in operation centers, static and mobile workshops, or outdoors. Technicians may work at bases within Canada and the USA, including the Arctic, and at locations worldwide. Entry Plans Minimum required education: completion of provincial requirements for Grade10 or equivalent with Grade10 Applied Math. Ideal candidate: college diploma (if applicable). Foreign education may be accepted. Training The first stage of training is the Basic Military Qualification course at the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School. Technicians then attend the Canadian Forces School of Communications and Electronics for the PerformanceOriented Electronics Training course, which includes the following topics: Circuits Theory ElectroMechanical 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 specific to their duties, covering the following topics: 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 They may also pursue specialized skills through formal courses and onthejob 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 As they progress, advanced training courses 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 Parttime Options This position is available for parttime employment with the Primary Reserve at certain locations across Canada. Reserve members usually serve part time at an Air Force wing in their community, volunteer for deployment, and may work up to 12 days per month with opportunities to serve fulltime for short durations. #J-18808-Ljbffr