C-130 Hercules Mechanics and Crew Chiefs

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that operates a fleet of iconic aerial firefighting aircraft, including the Lockheed C130 Hercules. As part of this dynamic team, you will engage in essential maintenance and support operations while enjoying a balanced work schedule that allows you to be home as much as you work. With a commitment to safety and excellence, this role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to critical fire suppression missions. Enjoy competitive benefits, including paid travel and personal accommodation, while working in an exciting and impactful industry.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Retirement Funds

Paid Travel

Personal Accommodation

Per Diem

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Aircraft Maintenance

Technical Publication Interpretation

Safety Management Compliance

CDL Class A License

Education

A&P License

Commercial Aviation Experience

Tools

Aircraft Maintenance Tools

Inventory Management Systems

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.

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

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

The LockheedC130 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.