Rolls Royce T56 Aircraft Gas Turbine Engine Technician

Coulson Group; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Coulson Group, a leader in aerial firefighting, is hiring a Turbine Engine Technician to maintain and repair Rolls Royce T56 engines. The role requires strong troubleshooting skills and a team-oriented approach. Located in Port Alberni, BC, this position offers hourly wages between $35 and $50, depending on experience, along with benefits including extended health coverage and a pension plan. Travel opportunities are available for this role.

Benefits

Company paid extended health benefits

5% matching pension plan

Opportunity to travel internationally

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of industry related experience.
• 2+ years hands-on experience with Rolls Royce T56 engines.
• Valid driver's license and passport for international travel.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repair, and overhaul on turbine engines.
• Support operational aircraft and travel to field locations as needed.
• Maintain effective communication with team members.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem Solving

Communication

Organizational Skills

Hands-on Tool Skills

Education

Gas Turbine Technician Certification

Job description

ABOUT COULSON AVIATION

Coulson Aviation is a global aerial firefighting company that operates in Canada, the USA, Australia, and Chile.

Coulson Aviation operates with a fleet of large aerial firefighting aircraft consisting of both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft. With our fleet, we can run rapid aerial fire suppression, including initial attack and extended attack protocols.

Coulson Aviation is a part of The Coulson Group of companies. We are a growing organization that has been in business for 65 years.

Due to our company growth and expanding footprint, we are looking to add to our team and hire a Turbine Engine Technician.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We are hiring a Turbine Engine Technician with specific experience working with Rolls Royce T56 engines who is detail oriented and self-motivated, with an ability to focus on quality and safety. This person will be responsible for working on maintenance, repair and overhaul of fleet engines and aircraft and will travel to support field locations on company owned aircraft, as required.

This position will be in Port Alberni, BC, Canada. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply and are open to making this a travelling role, but preference will be given to candidates who are local or willing to relocate to Port Alberni, BC.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work in the Engine Shop/field operating bases performing all aspects of maintenance, repair, and overhaul on fleetwide turbine engines and aircraft as required.
• Report to Engine Shop Manager and assess the daily needs of operations.
• Support of operational aircraft as required, this includes travel and working in field operations when required. This may also include short notice travel in support of AOG situations.
• Work daily to ensure company/shop procedures and practices are carried out accordingly and efficiently.
• Ensure work scope needs and approvals are met and in order before work is carried out.
• Must maintain effective communications and successful working relationships with team members involved in daily operations.
• Shall be proficient with utilizing company work packs, documents, computer inventory program, part identification (appropriate tagging), replacement parts are certified appropriately and work package/task completion.
• Additional responsibilities, tasks, and jobs as requested/required.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Gas Turbine Technician Certification.
• Minimum 2 years of industry related experience and 2+ years hands on engine/aircraft experience.
• 2+ years of experience working with Rolls Royce T56 engines is required.
• Valid drivers license and passport with the ability to travel internationally.
• Work in a shop environment as part of a team and works well independently.
• Good record keeping/organizational skills.
• Excellent listening, verbal, and communication skills.
• Background in aviation maintenance.
• Strong troubleshooting/problem solving skills.
• Good “hands on” tool skills.
• Ability to read, interpret and follow technical maintenance publications and follow procedures set for in the manuals and company documents and manuals.

BENEFITS:

• $35 - $50/hour, depending on experience.
• Company paid extended health benefits and a 5% matching pension plan.
• Opportunity to travel internationally.

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 through any element of the job application process, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.