C-130 Aircraft Maintenance Crew Chief

Coulson Aviation Inc; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid travel to rotations

Health and retirement benefits

Live anywhere in Canada with rotations

Challenging work on C-130 Hercules

Job summary

Coulson Aviation seeks an experienced C-130 Crew Chief to lead maintenance personnel, mentor teams, and ensure airworthiness. The role requires adherence to Transport Canada regulations, sign-offs on maintenance releases, and coordinating parts provisioning for complex aircraft systems.

Join a team supporting aerial firefighting operations worldwide, with a rotational schedule that lets you live anywhere in Canada while traveling to work locations as needed.

Qualifications

• Two years of Crew Chief experience required.
• Strong knowledge of Transport Canada regulations and manuals.
• Experience leading aircraft-maintenance personnel in a maintenance/OTB environment.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise maintenance personnel assigned to the aircraft with day-to-day direction and training.
• Ensure maintenance is performed safely per Transport Canada regulations and approved procedures.
• Perform final inspections and sign maintenance releases within licence scope.
• Review materials, manage parts availability, and coordinate provisioning for maintenance.
• Troubleshoot complex aircraft systems and oversee post-maintenance checks.
• Maintain records and ensure proper calibration and safe operation of tools and equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Transport Canada AME licence

Job description

At Coulson Aviation, we operate, modify, and maintain a diverse fleet of specialized aircraft supporting aerial firefighting operations worldwide. Our fleet includes C-130 Hercules, Boeing 737 FIRELINERS™, Cessna Citation 550 and 560 aircraft, CH-47D Chinooks, and Sikorsky S-61 and S-76 helicopters. We operate across Canada, the United States, Australia, and Chile.

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 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.

We support diversity, equity, and a workplace that is free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require accommodation during any stage of the application process, please notify us, and we will work with you to meet your needs.