As our company and aircraft fleet continue to grow, we are looking for an experienced
C-130 Crew Chief to join our team. This full-time position is responsible for leading the maintenance personnel assigned to an aircraft and ensuring the highest standards of safety, airworthiness, regulatory compliance, and operational readiness.
This position follows a rotational schedule, allowing employees to live anywhere in Canada and travel to the assigned work location for scheduled rotations. Company-paid travel is provided, so permanent relocation is not required.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:- A rotational schedule that allows you to live anywhere in Canada.
- Company-paid travel to and from the work location for scheduled rotations.
- No requirement to permanently relocate.
- Competitive, year-round compensation with no seasonal uncertainty.
- Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
- A leadership role supporting the operation and maintenance of the legendary C-130 Hercules.
- Challenging and varied work in both hangar and operational environments.
- Meaningful work supporting aerial firefighting operations around the world.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:- Lead and supervise the maintenance personnel assigned to the aircraft, providing day-to-day direction, guidance, mentoring, and training.
- Ensure all assigned maintenance is performed safely and in accordance with applicable Transport Canada regulations, company manuals, approved technical data, and established procedures.
- Perform final inspections and sign maintenance releases within the scope of your Transport Canada AME licence and company authorization.
- Review incoming materials and ensure raw materials, parts, and components are properly identified, controlled, segregated, stored, and maintained according to manufacturer requirements and accepted industry practices.
- Work with the Maintenance Control Manager and Stores personnel to ensure the appropriate availability of parts, materials, tools, and supplies for the assigned aircraft.
- Manage assigned inventory, receiving, shipping, core returns, work orders, and other maintenance-related activities in Corridor.
- Plan and coordinate parts provisioning and pre-ordering to ensure required maintenance materials are available when needed.
- Troubleshoot complex aircraft systems and oversee required post-maintenance inspections, operational checks, and testing.
- Ensure worksheets, technical logs, tracking updates, work orders, and other required maintenance records are complete, accurate, and submitted on time.
- Ensure tools, ground-support equipment, and mission-specific equipment are properly calibrated, stored, maintained, and kept in safe working condition.
- Promote a safe, organized, and professional working environment throughout all maintenance activities.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:- A current Transport Canada AME M2 licence.
- A high school diploma or equivalent.
- At least two years of previous Crew Chief experience.
- Previous experience leading aircraft-maintenance personnel in a maintenance, repair, and overhaul facility or a comparable operational environment.
- Strong knowledge of Transport Canada regulations, aircraft-maintenance requirements, and manuals.
- Demonstrated experience troubleshooting complex aircraft systems and completing post-maintenance checks.
- A valid driver's licence.
- A valid passport and the ability to travel domestically and internationally.
- A valid provincial Class 1 commercial driver's licence, or the ability to obtain one.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Candidates must have previous heavy aircraft maintenance experience. Preference will be given to applicants with C-130 Hercules experience; however, qualified candidates with heavy maintenance experience on other comparable aircraft are encouraged to apply.
Ready to bring your leadership and heavy-aircraft maintenance experience to Coulson Aviation? Apply today and join a team maintaining the C-130 Hercules while supporting aerial firefighting operations around the world.
