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CF188 Life Support Equipment and Systems Technician

Port-Alfred-Bagotville, Canada

Job ID 29326
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L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

About your next Challenge as a CF188 Life Support Equipment and Systems Technician:
Reporting to the Operations Supervisor, the CF188 Life Support Systems and Equipment Technician is responsible to perform on and off aircraft Aircraft Life Support Systems and Equipment (LSS & ALSE) maintenance activities in support of First and Second line maintenance Units.

What will you do: 

  • Perform work on aircraft life support systems and equipment (on and off aircraft) in accordance with Canadian Forces Technical Instruction (CFTO), technical drawings, work instructions and other applicable technical references;
  • Maintain necessary ALSE-related test and support equipment;
  • Keep current with current and new technologies (hardware / software); 
  • Conduct maintenance activities on related systems, such as:
    o    Aircraft Life Support Equipment;
    o    Aircraft Life Support Systems;
    o    Liquid Oxygen (LOX) System;
    o    Oxygen Storage;
    o    Oxygen Purging;
    o    Fire Extinguishing System;
    o    Ejection System;
    o    Windshield and Canopy System.
  • Provide Hand-on support to Military and L3 Harris technicians and Units on a required basic;
  • Report any un-airworthy conditions discovered;
  • Work in close collaboration with military personnel; and
  • Carry out duties as directed by the Site Manager and L3Harris

Required Skills and Experiences:

  • Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary or equivalent with a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience;

    Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Knowledge of DMS;Knowledge of SAP;
  • Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
  • Endorsement on CF188 (asset); and
  • Experience in LOX storage and replenishment.

Eligibility Criteria (Mandatory):


•    Must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program;
•    Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a government of Canada “Reliability” status and Level 2 (Secret) security clearance.
•    Must be eligible to meet the requirements for U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

At L3Harris, we foster an inclusive and equitable workplace. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. For applicants with disabilities, we will provide you with accommodation so that you have what you need in order to be at your best.

L3Harris performs background checks prior to employment as all applicants must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program and obtain and maintain a positive security assessment. Some positions may require a government of Canada “Reliability” status and/or Level 2 (Secret) security clearance. In addition, L3Harris performs pre-employment substance abuse testing where required.

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