Senior Structures Aircraft Maintenance Engineer – Team Leader

Coulson Aviation; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global aerial firefighting company in Port Alberni is seeking a Senior Structures Aircraft Maintenance Engineer – Team Leader. This role involves leading daily operations, conducting toolbox meetings, and ensuring project compliance while performing maintenance on aircraft. Candidates should have an AME (S) license and prior supervisory experience. Competitive compensation is offered based on experience.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Diversity and inclusion support

Accommodations for disabilities

Qualifications

• AME (S) license required; all levels of experience considered.
• Previous supervisory experience is a plus.
• Must have effective communication skills with all staff levels.

Responsibilities

• Conduct morning toolbox meetings and delegate tasks.
• Liaise with management to ensure project compliance.
• Manage resources and staff attendance.
• Participate in performance evaluations.
• Perform sheet metal and composite repairs.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Effective communication

Leadership

Sheet metal and composite repairs

Education

AME (S) license

Job description

Overview

Coulson Aviation is a global aerial firefighting company that supports Emergency Service efforts through the delivery of specialized aircraft and highly trained team members.

Coulson Aviation operates across the world with a growing fleet of aerial firefighting assets consisting of both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft. With our privately owned and operated fleet of Boeing 737 FIRELINERS, Hercules C130, Citation and King Air, CH47D Chinooks, and Sikorsky S-61 fire support platforms, we provide first class, rapid response delivery during critical events of wildfire activity.

Senior Structures Aircraft Maintenance Engineer – Team Leader

How you’ll contribute to the mission:

• Conduct morning toolbox meetings to ensure the team is prepared for the day, laying out plans and delegating tasks as needed
• Liaise with management to ensure projects are planned and executed as scheduled, anticipating potential issues, and preparing accordingly
• Ensure staff and other resources are available as needed, so the schedule is not compromised
• Order parts and consumables as required
• Identify areas where staff training may be necessary and prepare recommendations to upper management
• Ensure work sheets, logs, tracking updates and other required records are complete and submitted in a timely manner
• Oversee and manage staff attendance
• Participate in performance evaluations
• Work alongside the crew to perform sheet metal and composite repairs
• Other related tasks as needed

What you bring to the Team

• AME (S) license, however all levels of experience will be considered
• Previous Supervisory experience
• A passion to help others
• The ability to travel outside of Canada
• Effective and respectful communication with all levels of staff
• The ability to inspire and lead others

Compensation for this position will be competitive with market rates and based on experience.

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.