Air Weapons Systems Instructor

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Job Title: Air Weapons Systems Instructor

Job Location: Bagotville, QC

Job Code: 43045

Job Schedule: Day Shift

Compensation Range: Between $80,500 - $105,500 CDN annually

About your next Challenge as a Air Weapons Systems Instructor:

As a weapons expert on the CF-18, you will act as an aircraft maintenance instructor. As part of this mandate, you will teach specialized entry-level maintenance courses to students and participate in the practical and theoretical training of all maintenance tasks.

What will you do:

• Teach operating principles in class and participate in hands-on training.
• Attend training and information sessions, as required.
• Comply with all regulations applicable to tooling control.
• Consult reference documentation, such as the training program, ITFCs, work processes and any other related documents, and provide assistance in updating relevant training material.
• Complete inspection sheets, forms, sets, logs and other aircraft documentation appropriately and as required.
• Adhere to safe work practices.
• Perform tasks assigned by Lead Instructor, Team Leader and Supervisor.
  
  
  

Comply with relevant administrative and technical regulations of the establishment with regard to the following:

• Health and safety.
• Flight safety.
• Documentation and record-keeping.
• Work instructions.
• Process specifications.
  
  
  

Provide training and mentoring in the following maintenance areas for the CF-18:

• Aircraft Maintenance Support Equipment (AMSE).
• Suspension and release equipment.
• Weapon systems and guns.
  
  
  

Required Skills and Experiences:

• College or high school diploma or equivalent.
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel) and Windows environment.
• Knowledge of SAP.
• Five (5) years' experience in CF-18 maintenance.
• Adaptability, interpersonal skills, excellent customer service skills.
• Experience in quality control or relevant experience in this field (an asset).
• Bilingualism required (French and English) - good verbal and written communication skills in both languages. The knowledge of the English language, other than the French language is necessary due to contractual requirements.
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work.
  
  
  

Eligibility Criteria (Mandatory):

• Must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program;
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a government of Canada Reliability status and Secret Level 2 / NATO Secret security clearance.
• Must be eligible to meet the requirements for U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
  
  
  

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L3Harris performs background checks prior to employment as all applicants must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program and obtain and maintain a positive security assessment. Some positions may require a government of Canada “Reliability” status and/or Level 2 (Secret) security clearance. In addition, L3Harris performs pre-employment substance abuse testing where required.