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Electronic-Optronic Technician - Land

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Job Description 

 

OVERVIEW

Fire control systems are the weapon components that ensure accurate delivery of ammunition to the intended target, and as an Electronic-Optronic Technician (Land), you will be responsible for maintaining, repairing and modifying this equipment to keep it in top condition.

 

MAIN BENEFITS 

  • Training provided for approximately 45 months
  • Opportunities for advancement

WHAT THEY DO

Electronic-Optronic Technicians (Land) are responsible for maintaining, repairing and modifying various types of equipment to keep it in top condition. Their main duties are to inspect, test, diagnose faults in, adjust, repair, recondition and modify electrical, electromechanical, electronic, electro-optic and mechanical equipment, optical instruments, and control systems for weapons and missiles. They also repair and maintain surveillance and thermal observation systems, vehicle satellite navigation and fibre-optic systems, LASER systems, and optical, electrical and electronic test equipment.

 


Job Requirements 

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Electronic-Optronic Technicians (Land) must be responsible, independent individuals with a high level of technical aptitude and a strong interest in electronic equipment work.

 

TRAINING

The first stage of training for all new recruits is the 13-week Basic Military Qualification (BMQ) course at the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec.

 

On successful completion of the BMQ, Electronic-Optronic Technicians (Land) go to a Military Training Centre for the Soldier Qualification (SQ) course, which takes four weeks to complete.

 

Basic Military Occupational (MOC) Training for Electronic-Optronic Technicians (Land) is preceded by the Performance-Oriented Electronic Training course, which takes about 26 weeks to complete and is given at the Canadian Forces School of Communications and Electronics in Kingston, Ontario. Upon completion of the POET course, Electronic-Optronic Technicians (Land) take Basic MOC Training. This course takes about 33 weeks* and is conducted at the Canadian Forces School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering (CFSEME) in Borden, Ontario.

 

*Note: Training time may be reduced for those with proof of civilian qualifications.

 

EMPLOYMENT

On successful completion of Basic MOC Training, Electronic-Optronic Technicians (Land) are posted to a unit on a Canadian Forces Base for about 18 months of on-the-job training (OJT), which is similar to a civilian apprenticeship program. After OJT, Electronic-Optronic Technicians (Land) are eligible for the 32-week intermediate MOC Training course at CFSEME. At the end of this training phase, an Electronic-Optronic Technician’s trade knowledge, skills and experience are comparable to those of a civilian journeyman.

 

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Electronic-Optronic Technicians (Land) who are posted to a base usually work indoors, in well-lit, heated workshops. During field training and on field operations, they usually work in a temporary or improvised shelter or outdoors, where they may be exposed to extreme environmental and weather conditions for extended periods of time.

 

OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADVANCEMENT

Opportunities for advanced and specialty training are available as your career progresses. For those who demonstrate the required ability and potential, there are countless opportunities for advancement, promotion and advanced training.

 

 

 


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