Air Operations Support Technician

Position: Air Operations Support Technician OVERVIEW Air Operations Support Technicians (AOS Tech) provide support in the areas of aircraft servicing and handling, Assistance to Search and Rescue (SAR), airfield and base security, and transport and general duties. In supporting of aircraft maintenance, AOS Techs perform quality assurance checks, aircraft handling tasks such as parking, towing, marshalling, starting, refueling and cleaning of aircraft. When working at Search and Rescue (SAR) Squadrons, AOS Techs maintain serviceability of a variety of SAR and medical equipment, set up and tear down parachute drop zones, transport equipment and personnel by vehicle or boat, and assist with diving exercises. AOS Techs also perform airfield and base security duties, including site and aircraft security, guard and access control duties. Air Operations Support Technicians (AOS Tech) will provide support in the areas of: * Aircraft servicing and handling, * Assistance to Search and Rescue (SAR), * Airfield and base security, and * Transport and general labour.In supporting aircraft maintenance, they will perform the following duties: * Perform quality assurance checks * Perform aircraft handling tasks which include: * Parking * Towing * Marshalling * Starting * Refueling * CleaningSome AOS Techs working at Search and Rescue (SAR) Squadrons will perform the following duties: * Maintain serviceability of a variety of SAR and medical equipment; * Set up and tear down of parachute drop zones * Transport equipment and personnel by vehicle or boat * Assist with diving exercises.All AOS Techs will also perform airfield and base security duties, including the following: * Site security, including guarding armed aircraft * Guard duties * Access control dutiesSALARY The CAF offers competitive salaries. Your skills, knowledge, experience and training can impact your starting salary. As a new direct entry recruit in the Regular Force, you could earn anywhere from $3,492 to $5,123 per month , while you complete basic training. Once you are fully trained for your chosen occupation, your salary will continue to increase based on your time in the military, rank and acquired skills. Starting salaries are based on equivalent careers for entry level positions within the private sector. The benefits of continuous professional development, training, healthcare and pension from the moment you enroll separate the CAF from every other private sector opportunity. If you enroll through one of our paid education plans, you will receive at least $30,200, while you complete your paid education . Depending on your enrolment plan, this could be significantly more. Your pay also increases once you graduate. Take a look at some of our paid education plans to find out more about pay and benefits for students. Some of our featured occupations offer a signing bonus. To be eligible for a signing bonus, you must meet the specific criteria for the occupation. This criteria may include completion of academic or vocational training programs recognized by the CAF, or a combination of education, trade, and specific work experience; or be a former CAF member re-enrolling in the same occupation. Criteria may be different for each occupation. It is recommended that you speak to a recruiter who can help you evaluate your entitlement to a signing bonus. Visit our Help Centre to learn more or get in touch. The following table will give you an indication of your expected rate of pay at each rank level. Within each rank there are a number of pay increments (PI) which represent automatic annual increases in pay to recognize advancements in experience, skill and knowledge. All pay rates are exclusive of any allowances, allotments, or deductions which may be applicable to specific occupations, appointments or entry plans. Depending on if you are serving full-time (Regular Force) or part-time (Reserves), you will be paid at either a monthly or daily rate respectively. Reservists typically work on a part-time basis on evenings and weekends and, as such, are paid a daily rate. This table is intended for information purposes only. Certain specialist occupations may have a different pay scale. Additionally, pay rates for Pilots, Dental & Medical Officers, and Legal Officers differ from the below. Pay rates are subject to change without notice. For the most up-to-date and comprehensive pay information, visit the Military Pay section of Canada.ca Opens in a new tab . Accelerated Pay Increment : Upon the enrolment and successful completion of Regular Force Basic Training (Basic Military qualification (BMQ)), you will be eligible for an accelerated pay increment if you enrol in one of the designated occupations. Browse Careers to find out which occupations are eligible for this offer. Apply at: www.Forces.ca To meet us in person, please come and see us at the Comox Hiring and Post-Secondary Education Expo. - Free Admission - Bring Your Resume Thursday November 16, 2023 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Comox Community Centre 1855 Noel Ave., Comox, B.C. Company: Royal Canadian Air Force Salary: $3,492 to $5,123 per month Contract: PERMANENT