Overview As a member of the military, Air Weapons Systems Technicians maintain aircraft air weapons systems. They also perform explosives storage and handling, and provide Explosive Ordnance Disposal duties for the Air Force. Responsibilities Test, inspect and repair Air Weapons Systems Perform quality assurance checks Prepare and maintain aircraft forms and statistical data Perform aircraft handling tasks that include: Parking Towing Marshalling Starting Refueling Cleaning De‑icing Loading/unloading weapons Weapons systems Operate aircraft support equipment Work Environment Air Weapons Systems Technicians are employed primarily at air bases in aircraft maintenance organizations, in maintenance hangars, shop environments, and on flight lines. They may also perform these duties onboard ships at sea or at deployed sites, and may be called upon to perform some tasks in airborne aircraft. Employment locations range from Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) wings and bases within Canada—including the Arctic—to locations throughout the world in response to international commitments. Entry Requirements Completion of provincial Grade 10 or Secondary 4 in Quebec, with Grade 10 General Math or Math 416 or CST 4 in Quebec. No prior work experience or career‑related skills required. Foreign education may be accepted. Training Initial training starts with the Basic Military Qualification course at the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School. Following that, technicians attend the Canadian Forces School of Aerospace Technology and Engineering (CFSATE) in Borden, Ontario, where they complete Common Core training over 8 weeks and occupational training over 17 weeks, which includes: Utilize tools and test/support equipment Complete aircraft and AMSE records Perform flight line servicing duties Maintain aircraft weapon systems Perform loading/unloading operations Control explosives inventory Store explosives Maintain explosives and ancillary hardware Operate destruction areas Disposal of surplus and obsolete ammunition Technicians may also pursue specialized skills through formal courses and on‑the‑job training, including: Conventional Munitions Disposal (Advanced) Improvised Explosive Device Disposal (Operator or Assistant) Missile Maintenance Courses Air Weapons Range Specialist Instructional Technique Aircraft Specific Type Courses Life Cycle Material management As they progress, technicians may be offered advanced training in: Technical Administration Leadership and Management Courses Part‑time Options This position is available for part‑time employment with the Primary Reserve at certain locations across Canada. Reserve Force members typically serve part time at an Air Force Wing in their community, are not required to relocate, but may volunteer for deployment. They train to the same level as their Regular Force counterparts and are employed in the same unit, performing the same job. Reserve members usually serve up to 12 days per month and are paid 92.8 percent of Regular Force rates of pay, receive a reasonable benefits package, and may qualify to contribute to a pension plan. #J-18808-Ljbffr