Senior Structures Aircraft Maintenance Engineer – Team Leader

Coulson Group of Companies; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation company is looking for a Senior Structures Aircraft Maintenance Engineer – Team Leader to manage maintenance operations and lead a team. Responsibilities include conducting toolbox meetings, overseeing project execution, and performing repairs. The ideal candidate has an AME (S) license, supervisory experience, and effective communication skills. Compensation will be competitive with market rates based on experience.

Qualifications

• AME (S) license preferred; all levels of experience considered.
• Previous supervisory experience required.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of staff.

Responsibilities

• Conduct toolbox meetings to prepare teams for the day.
• Oversee project planning and execution.
• Manage staff attendance and performance evaluations.
• Perform sheet metal and composite repairs alongside the crew.

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.

We are looking to add a Senior Structures Aircraft Maintenance Engineer – Team Leader to our team.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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 and equal opportunity

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.