Aircraft Structure Engineer

Conair; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerial firefighting company in Abbotsford is seeking a full-time permanent Structure Engineer. This role involves providing mechanical and design expertise for airframe modifications and firefighting equipment certification. Candidates should have a degree in Aerospace Engineering and possess strong problem-solving skills, communication abilities, and a keen eye for detail. Join us in ensuring our aircraft can withstand extreme firefighting environments. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Qualifications

• 0-5 years of experience in aircraft structure engineering; welcome high-potential juniors or intermediate engineers.
• TCCA delegation in structure and/or damage tolerance is a significant asset.
• Professional Engineering qualification (EGBC P.Eng or equivalent) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and certify airframe modifications and create Finite Element models.
• Prepare structural reports and compliance documents for regulatory authorities.
• Collaborate with production team during airtanker conversions and structural repairs.

Skills

Problem-solving

Oral and written communication

Ethical professionalism

Organizational skills

Aircraft structure and mechanical design

Technical report writing

Education

Degree in Aerospace Engineering

Job description

1510 Tower St, Abbotsford, BC V2T 6H5, Canada

Job Description

Posted Friday, January 30, 2026 at 11:00 AM

Conair is the largest, privately owned, fixed-wing aerial firefighting company in the world, operating a fleet of 70 specialized aircraft to fight forest fires. We have been supporting government agencies around the globe for over 50 years, with a reputation of providing service excellence, making us an industry leader. We are aerospace engineering experts, creating 15 different airtanker types, converting hundreds of aircraft into airtankers. We are aviation maintenance experts, performing repair, maintenance and overhaul on our fleet. And we are operators, providing airtankers, crew and maintenance on contract over fire seasons to government agencies including Canada, the US, Australia and France. The culture at Conair is built on a teamwork, with a commitment to people, safety and service. We are proud of who we are, what we do and how we do it, protecting our world from wildfires.

We currently have an opening for a full-time permanent Structure Engineer based in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada.

As a Structure Engineer, you will provide critical mechanical and design expertise to support the development, modification, and certification of our airframe and firefighting equipment. You will see your designs move from the computer screen to the hangar floor, ensuring our fleet can withstand the extreme environments of aerial firefighting.

In this role your duties will include the following:

• Participate in the design and certification of airframe modifications and create Finite Element models for structural calculations.
• Participate to damage tolerance analysis
• Prepare structural reports, test plans, and compliance documents for regulatory authorities, including Transport Canada, FAA, and other relevant bodies.
• Ensure compliance with Transport Canada, FAA, and other regulatory authority such IAB (Interagency Airtanker Board).
• Collaborate with the production team during airtanker conversions, validating deviations and supporting the maintenance team with structural repair development.
• Work closely with systems, avionics, and design engineers to ensure integrated aircraft performance.
• Participate in the innovation process, remaining proactive in proposing changes to improve efficiency and curious to learn new technologies (such as AI) and methodologies.

We are looking for someone with:

• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex system issues.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Able to work productively with minimum supervision in a busy office environment as part of a larger integrated team.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and quality of work.
• Demonstrated ability to act ethically and with professionalism even in the face of adversity.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others.
• Experience delivering high-quality results within tight timelines.
• Strong understanding of aircraft structure and mechanical design.
• Ability to write technical report to support certification process;
• TCCA delegation in structure and/or damage tolerance is a significant asset.
• Professional Engineering qualification (EGBC P.Eng or equivalent) is desirable
• Knowledge of new technologies (AI), and/or aircraft systems/avionics is desirable.

Training/Education:

• Degree in Aerospace Engineering;
  0–5 years of experience in aircraft structure engineering (we welcome high-potential juniors or intermediate engineers).

***Must be legally entitled to work in Canada***

1510 Tower St, Abbotsford, BC V2T 6H5, Canada