Specialized members of the Canadian Armed Forces

Example job titles

• air weapons systems technician
• ammunition technician
• weapons engineering technician
• weapons technician

Main duties

• This group performs some or all of the following duties:
• Certify ammunition, explosive items, munitions and non-munitions scrap to different degrees of classification
• Inspect, test, identify faults, adjust, repair, recondition and modify electrical, electromechanical, electronic, electro-optic and mechanical equipment, optical instruments, and control systems for weapons and missiles
• Maintain and repair machine-guns and non-guided anti-tank weapons, grenade projectors, mortars and launcher systems
• Test, inspect and repair air weapons systems
• Compile test logs, evaluation reports, equipment maintenance documentation and read and interpret electronic drawings.

Employment requirements

• Completion of secondary school is required.
• Three months of basic military training is required and provided.
• Occupational qualification training of at least two years is required.
• Specialized training in the operation and maintenance of military equipment and systems is provided.

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