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

Coulson Group of Companies; Richmond; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and forward-thinking company dedicated to aerial firefighting and rapid response capabilities. As a C130 Hercules Mechanic or Crew Chief, you'll be part of an essential mission, ensuring the safety and effectiveness of our aircraft. Enjoy equal time schedules that allow you to balance work and home life, along with a competitive year-round salary, paid travel, and personal accommodation. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with a fleet of advanced firefighting assets while nurturing a safe working culture. If you're passionate about aviation and ready to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health and Retirement Funds

Paid travel to work location

Personal accommodation

Per diem while working away

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 while on fire contract.
• Participate in on-the-job and external training programs.

Skills

Interpret technical publications

C130 maintenance background

A&P license

CDL Class A drivers license

Education

A&P license or ability to acquire

Tools

Aircraft maintenance tools

Job description

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.

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.