C-130 Aircraft Maintenance Crew Chief

ADP, Inc.; Port Alberni; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rotational schedule across Canada

Company-paid travel

No relocation required

Competitive compensation

Health and retirement benefits

Leadership role in C-130 operations

Diverse work environments

Meaningful work globally

Job summary

Coulson Aviation is seeking an experienced C-130 Crew Chief to lead the maintenance team for the legendary C-130 Hercules. This full-time role involves directing maintenance personnel, ensuring safety, airworthiness, and regulatory compliance, and coordinating parts and inspections across rotating assignments in Canada.

Candidates must have a high school diploma, at least two years as a Crew Chief, strong Transport Canada knowledge, and the ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• Two years of Crew Chief experience.
• Lead aircraft maintenance personnel in a maintenance facility or comparable environment.
• Strong knowledge of Transport Canada regulations and manuals.
• Valid driver’s licence and passport; ability to travel domestically and internationally.
• Heavy aircraft maintenance experience preferred; C-130 Hercules experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the maintenance personnel for the aircraft.
• Ensure all maintenance is performed safely and in accordance with Transport Canada regulations and procedures.
• Perform final inspections and sign maintenance releases.
• Review incoming materials and ensure proper identification, handling and storage.
• Coordinate parts provisioning and availability with MCM and Stores.
• Manage inventory, work orders, and related maintenance activities in Corridor.
• Plan and coordinate parts provisioning to ensure materials are available when needed.
• Troubleshoot complex aircraft systems and oversee post-maintenance checks.
• Maintain worksheets, logs, and maintenance records accurately and on time.
• Ensure tools and ground-support equipment are calibrated and kept in safe condition.
• Promote a safe, organized, and professional maintenance environment.

Skills

Leadership

Crew supervision

Aircraft maintenance

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Corridor

Technical manuals

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.