C-130 Hercules A&P Mechanic Fly In/Fly Out

Coulson Aviation PTY; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in aerial firefighting is seeking dedicated C-130 Hercules Mechanics for an exciting role. This opportunity offers a unique chance to work with a growing fleet of iconic aircraft while ensuring they are maintained to the highest standards. Enjoy equal time schedules that allow you to balance work and home life, alongside a competitive year-round salary, paid travel, personal accommodation, and additional company benefits. Join a team that values safety and compliance, and be part of a mission that makes a difference in aerial fire suppression. If you have a passion for aviation and meet the qualifications, this role could be your next great adventure!

Benefits

Paid travel to work location

Personal accommodation

Per diem while working away

Health and Retirement Funds

Qualifications

• A&P license or ability to acquire is essential.
• C130 maintenance background preferred, with commercial aviation experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned and unplanned field maintenance of the aircraft.
• Travel with aircraft when dispatched on fire contracts.

Skills

A&P License

Technical Publication Interpretation

CDL Class A License

C130 Maintenance Background

Commercial Aviation Experience

Job description

C-130 Hercules A&P Mechanic Fly In/Fly Out

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Coulson Aviation operates across the world with a fleet of large aerial firefighting assets consisting of both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft. With our fleet of Boeing 737 FIRELINERS, Hercules C130, Citation and King Air fire support platforms, CH47D Chinooks, UH60 Blackhawks and Bell 412 helicopters, we provide rapid response capabilities using aviation assets.

For more information about Coulson Aviation visit www.coulsonaviation.com.

What We’re Looking For

The Lockheed C130 Hercules is an admired aviation icon, and our fleet is growing! We’re proud operators of these aircraft and maintain them to the highest standards, and it shows in everything we do. We’re excited to continue to utilize them in the aerial fire suppression industry; there is no match and no comparison!

If you’d like to be a part of the mission, we are currently recruiting qualified C130 Hercules Mechanics and Crew Chiefs to be part of our team!

We offer equal time schedules so you’re home as much as you are working; a year-round salary; paid travel to the work location; personal accommodation; and per diem while working away. Plus other Company benefits like Health and Retirement Funds!

Duties And Responsibilities

• Travel with aircraft when dispatched while on fire contract, by ground or air
• Conduct planned and unplanned field maintenance of the aircraft
• Daily checks
• Maintain spares, inventory, and ordering for parts trailer as required
• Operate truck and trailer when aircraft is repositioned
• Participate in on-the-job and external training programs
• Nurture a safe working culture and compliance with our Safety Management System and other company documentation
• Other duties as required

Requirements

• A&P license or ability to acquire
• Interpret technical publications
• Ability to obtain a CDL Class A drivers license (pick up and trailer combo only)
• C130 maintenance background preferred. All previous industry experience will be considered for similar aircraft types, and years of commercial aviation experience
• Valid Driver’s License and Passport
• Ability to travel internationally on predetermined work schedules

Due to the volume of applications we receive, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Airlines and Aviation