Aerospace Telecommunications and Information Systems Technician
Maintain, supervise, and repair telecommunications and information systems. The "IT Swiss Army knife" of the Canadian Armed Forces.
Role & Responsibilities
- • Satellite communications
- • Switchboards & cable plants
- • Command/control computer systems
- • Network infrastructure
- • System restoration & inspections
- • Modifications & installations
- • Repairs & overhauls
- • Lifecycle management
- • Radios & radars
- • Cryptographic systems
- • Audio/video equipment
- • Data systems
- • Command liaison
- • Electromechanical support
- • Mission deployment
Work Environment
Command and control facilities with advanced telecommunications infrastructure
Static and mobile workshop environments for equipment maintenance and repair
Outdoor operations adapting to challenging field conditions worldwide
Domestic Operations
- • Canadian bases nationwide
- • Arctic operations
- • USA joint operations
- • NORAD facilities
International Missions
- • NATO operations
- • Allied joint missions
- • CANSOFCOM deployments
- • Global support missions
Trade Identity & Culture
Known as "IT Swiss Army Knives" — versatile specialists with broad technical skillsets across telecommunications, information systems, and network infrastructure.
Mission-critical focus on ensuring system integrity, defending communication networks, and enabling CAF operational capability in all environments.
New technicians are paired with senior technicians at postings, rotating through different shops to broaden skills and develop comprehensive expertise.
Career Specializations
With experience and additional training, ATIS Techs may specialize in these advanced areas:
Designing, installing, and maintaining voice and data communication infrastructures.
Managing long-range and tactical communications equipment for global connectivity.
Maintaining radar, navigational aids, and communications vital to aircraft movement.
Safeguarding CAF networks and information against cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
Supporting mobile and expeditionary communications in field operations worldwide.