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Aircraft Avionics Technician

Employer

DeHavilland Aircraft of Canada

Date Posted

August 26, 2026

Languages

English
  • Location Calgary, AB
  • Earnings $37.50 to $40.00 hourly (to be negotiated)
  • Work Hours 40 hours per week
  • Position Permanent Full Time
  • Vacancies 50  Vacancies
  • Closing Date Sep 16, 2026
Job Requirements

Employer

DeHavilland Aircraft of Canada

Languages

English

Education

  • College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
  • Avionics maintenance technology/technician
  • or equivalent experience

Work site environment

  • At heights
  • Confined spaces
  • Noisy
  • Dusty
  • Hot
  • Cold/refrigerated

Work setting

  • Various locations
  • Willing to relocate

Tasks

  • Inspect electrical and avionics systems
  • Install aircraft instruments
  • Ensure that the installation, maintenance, repair and overhaul of systems meet Transport Canada and company standards of performance and safety
  • Overhaul aircraft instruments
  • Repair and overhaul, modify, install and test aircraft electrical systems and equipment
  • Test electrical, electronic and instrument components
  • Troubleshoot communications, navigation, and autoflight equipment
  • Troubleshoot, repair, install and inspect aircraft systems and components

Aircraft experience

  • Small turboprops
  • Large turboprops

Type of industry experience

Aircraft manufacturing

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Handling heavy loads
  • Manual dexterity
  • Attention to detail
  • Hand-eye co-ordination
  • Ability to distinguish between colours
  • Sound discrimination
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking
  • Standing for extended periods
  • Bending, crouching, kneeling

Employment terms options

  • Early morning
  • Evening
  • Shift
  • Flexible hours

Experience

5 years or more

Employment terms options

  • Day
  • Weekend
  • Overtime available

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Paramedical services coverage
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

  • Night shift premium
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

  • Free parking available
  • Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

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Interest Codes & Abilities
The Aircraft Avionics Technician is part of the following larger National Occupational Classification (NOC).

Interest Codes

Aircraft Instrument Mechanics and Technicians
OBJECTIVE

Interest in precision working to adjust components to revised tolerances and to test instruments using electrical and electronic test equipment, micrometers, pressure gauges and vacuum-pump testers

METHODICAL

Interest in testing instruments to ensure that they conform to operating specifications

innovative

Interest in analyzing data from equipment tests to diagnose causes of instrument malfunctions

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Interest Codes

Aircraft Electrical Mechanics and Technicians
OBJECTIVE

Interest in precision working to test, overhaul, repair and modify electrical systems and equipment

METHODICAL

Interest in measuring voltage, current and resistance at specified locations when troubleshooting faults

innovative

Interest in analyzing data from observations of equipment in operation, by examinations of parts and from results of electrical tests, to diagnose faults

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Interest Codes

Avionics Mechanics and Technicians
OBJECTIVE

Interest in precision working to modify, adjust and test avionics systems and equipment

METHODICAL

Interest in ensuring that installation, maintenance, repair and overhaul of avionics systems meet established specifications

innovative

Interest in analyzing data from observations of equipment in operation, by examinations of parts and from results of electronic tests, to troubleshoot faults

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General Learning Ability

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Motor Coordination

Finger Dexterity

Manual Dexterity

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