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CAE USA INC Avionics Field Service Representative in Mirabel, Canada
About This Role
The role we are offering you:
As a CF-18 Field Service Representative (FSR) at National Defence Headquarters (NDHQ) in Gatineau, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the continued success of CF-18 operations. Are you ready to:
Provide technical advice to NDHQ, maintenance and operator communities with respect to inspections of, deficiencies in, changes/modifications of and repair procedures for the aircraft avionics test equipment and Aircraft Maintenance Support Equipment (AMSE)
Coordinate and monitor activities related to Discrepancy Reports and Engineering Dispositions (DRED) and technical investigations in support of Unsatisfactory Condition Reports (UCR), Engineering Change Proposals (ECP), modifications and associated validation/verification efforts
Attend technical review meetings, maintenance management meetings, and/or accompany CF-18 engineering staff to contractor and Department of National Defence (DND) facilities to provide technical advice
Assist in the drafting of engineering Task Directives, Statements of Requirements (SOR), and/or Statements of Work (SOW)
Review and provide recommendations with regards to technical documentation received from field units, contractors and/or foreign military forces including, but not limited to: Drawings, Technical Reports, Modifications, ECPs, Request for Deviations (RFD), Request for Waivers (RFW), and Specification Change Notices (SCN)
Provide technical analysis and advise in support of Director of Flight Safety (DFS) investigations
Conduct review and analysis of equipment, software and procedures to ensure compliance with established configuration management elements
Provide technical advice in support of aircraft and AMSE spares provisioning and identification of acceptable alternates
Keep the Main Operating Base (MOB) Avionics FSRs informed with any relevant correspondence that may assist in the performance of their duties
Temporarily fill the position and duties of the other FSRs (Bagotville, Cold Lake, NDHQ) if requested by DND
When requested, will deploy anywhere in the world to support CF-18 operations
Stay current with any technical changes related to the Avionics/Electrical systems
Our ideal candidate has:
A degree in science/engineering or equivalent combination of experience
Experience with the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) maintenance and operations processes and concepts
Experience with and troubleshooting military aircraft avionics and systems
A high degree of autonomy and initiative
The ability to communicate either in French or English (oral and written) on a technical subject
Will be considered assets, but not essential:
knowledge and experience with CF-18 maintenance and operations
knowledge and experience with CF-18 avionics and systems
Operational Requirements:
must be able to meet the requirements of the Canada Controlled Goods Program (CGP), and in certain cases, ITAR requirements
must be eligible to obtaining and maintaining the government of Canada’s “Reliability” status and Level 2 (Secret) security clearance
must be able to work on-premises and remote based on customer’s policy
CAE offers:
To be part of a small dynamic team within a large organization, with a great work/life balance
An environment where your initiatives will be recognized and valued
The autonomy and power to act in the management and organization of work
Career development within CAE
Attractive employee benefits
Come and share your passion with us!
With over 10,000 employees in more than 35 countries, CAE is a global leader in training for the civil aviation, defence and security, and healthcare markets. To learn more: www.cae.com
Position Type
Regular
CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.
Equal Opportunity Employer
CAE is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. As "One CAE," we take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, Veteran status, age, or other legally protected characteristics.
If you don't see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed in the job posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please get in touch with us at rh-hr@cae.com .
At CAE, we equip people in critical roles with the expertise and solutions to create a safer world. As a technology company, we digitalize the physical world, deploying simulation training and critical operations support solutions. Above all else, we empower pilots, airlines, defence and security forces, and healthcare practitioners to perform at their best every day and when the stakes are the highest. Around the globe, we’re everywhere customers need us to be with more than 13,000 employees in more than 200 sites and training locations in over 40 countries. CAE represents 75 years of industry firsts—the highest-fidelity flight and mission simulators, surgical manikins, and personalized training programs powered by artificial intelligence. We’re investing our time and resources into building the next generation of cutting-edge, digitally immersive training and critical operations solutions while keeping positive environmental, social and governance (ESG) impact at the core of our mission. Today and tomorrow, we’ll make sure our customers are ready for the moments that matter.