Senior Structures Aircraft Maintenance Engineer – Team Leader

Coulson Aviation; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Coulson Aviation is seeking an experienced Senior Aircraft Structures AME - Team Lead to coordinate daily structural-maintenance activities, supervise technicians, and ensure repairs and modifications are completed safely and on schedule.

The role requires strong leadership, deep knowledge of sheet-metal and composite repairs, and the ability to manage projects across a diverse fleet in a global aviation company. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Significant aircraft structures experience, including sheet-metal and composite repairs.
• Valid Transport Canada AME 'S' licence is strongly preferred.
• Experience leading or supervising aircraft-maintenance personnel.
• Strong knowledge of aircraft structural inspection, repair, fabrication, and modification practices.
• Ability to plan work, establish priorities, delegate tasks, and maintain schedules.
• Willingness to travel outside Canada when required.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily toolbox meetings to communicate priorities and assign work.
• Plan and delegate structural-maintenance tasks based on qualifications and schedules.
• Coordinate with management to plan and execute projects and solutions.
• Monitor progress and adjust resources to meet schedules and requirements.
• Order parts, materials, and consumables for structural projects as needed.
• Provide day-to-day technical direction, coaching, and support to technicians and apprentices.
• Identify training needs and recommend development plans.
• Ensure maintenance records, logs, and worksheets are accurate and timely.
• Ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance in all work.

Skills

Aircraft structures

Leadership

Sheet-metal repairs

Composite repairs

Supervisory experience

Job description

At Coulson Aviation, we operate, modify, and maintain a diverse fleet of specialized aircraft supporting aerial firefighting operations worldwide. Our fleet includes C-130 Hercules, Boeing 737 FIRELINERS, Cessna Citation 550 and 560 aircraft, CH-47D Chinooks, and Sikorsky S-61 and S-76 helicopters. We operate across Canada, the United States, Australia, and Chile.

As our company and aircraft fleet continue to grow, we are looking for an experienced Senior Aircraft Structures AME - Team Lead to join our team. This hands-on leadership position is responsible for coordinating daily structural-maintenance activities, supporting employee development, and ensuring aircraft repairs and modifications are completed safely, accurately, and on schedule.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:

• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.
• A hands-on leadership role within a growing international aviation company.
• The opportunity to lead and develop a skilled aircraft structures team.
• Challenging and varied structural repair and modification projects.
• Experience working with a diverse fleet of fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft.
• Meaningful work supporting aerial firefighting operations around the world.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Lead daily toolbox meetings to communicate priorities, assign work, and prepare the team for the day.
• Plan and delegate structural-maintenance tasks based on employee qualifications, project requirements, and established schedules.
• Work closely with management to plan and execute projects, identify potential challenges, and develop practical solutions.
• Monitor project progress and adjust resources or priorities to help ensure schedules and operational requirements are met.
• Coordinate the ordering of parts, materials, and consumables needed for structural-maintenance projects.
• Provide day-to-day technical direction, coaching, mentoring, and support to Structures Technicians and apprentices.
• Identify individual and team training needs and provide recommendations to management.
• Monitor employee attendance and address concerns in accordance with company procedures.
• Provide meaningful input into employee performance evaluations and development discussions.
• Work alongside the team to complete sheet-metal and composite inspections, repairs, modifications, and installations.
• Interpret aircraft drawings, structural repair manuals, technical data, and process standards.
• Ensure completed work meets applicable regulatory, quality, safety, and company requirements.
• Ensure worksheets, technical logs, tracking updates, and other required maintenance records are complete, accurate, and submitted on time.
• Promote a safe, respectful, organized, and productive working environment.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• A valid Transport Canada AME "S" licence is strongly preferred.
• Significant aircraft structures experience, including sheet-metal and composite repairs.
• Previous experience leading or supervising aircraft-maintenance personnel.
• Strong technical knowledge of aircraft structural inspection, repair, fabrication, and modification practices.
• Demonstrated ability to plan work, establish priorities, delegate tasks, and maintain project schedules.
• A supportive leadership style and a genuine interest in coaching and developing others.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• The ability to communicate effectively with employees, management, engineering, quality, and other departments.
• A dependable, accountable, and safety-focused approach.
• The ability to travel outside Canada when operationally required.

We support diversity, equity, and a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require accommodation during any stage of the application process, please notify us, and we will work with you to meet your needs.