Structures Technician

ADP, Inc.; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Regular/full-time schedule

Rotational schedule option

Competitive compensation

International travel opportunities

Hands-on aviation work

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Coulson Aviation is seeking Aircraft Structures Technicians to inspect, repair, and modify aircraft structures for our global aerial firefighting fleet. You will ensure compliance with aviation, quality, and safety standards and be involved in diverse repair projects across fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft.

The role requires hands-on experience, the ability to read maintenance manuals and drawings, and willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in aircraft structures repair and modification.

Responsibilities

• Perform sheet-metal and composite repairs using approved data and standards.
• Read and interpret aircraft drawings, manuals, and data.
• Complete work accurately with high quality and attention to detail.
• Maintain worksheets, logs, and maintenance records.
• Keep work area clean, organized, and safe.
• Travel and work within Canada or internationally when required.

Skills

Sheet-metal fabrication

Composite repair

Aircraft structures experience

Interpret technical drawings

Attention to detail

Education

AME S rating or equivalent

Aircraft structures training program

IC qualifications

Tools

Maintenance manuals

Technical data interpretation

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 Aircraft Structures Technicians to join our team. In this hands-on role, you will inspect, repair, and modify aircraft structures while ensuring all work meets applicable aviation, quality, and safety standards.

We welcome applicants at different stages of their careers. An AME “S” rating is preferred; however, candidates with relevant aircraft structures education, training, or hands-on experience are encouraged to apply.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:

• A choice between a regular full-time schedule and an equal-time rotational schedule.
• The ability to work rotationally without permanently relocating.
• Competitive compensation based on experience, licensing, and qualifications.
• Full-time, year-round employment with a growing international aviation company.
• Hands-on experience with a diverse fleet of fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft.
• Challenging and varied structural repair and modification projects.
• Opportunities to strengthen your skills and develop your aviation career.
• Meaningful work supporting aerial firefighting operations around the world.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Perform sheet-metal and composite repairs using approved technical data, procedures, and industry standards.
• Read and interpret aircraft drawings, maintenance manuals, technical data, and process standards.
• Complete assigned work accurately while maintaining a high standard of quality and attention to detail.
• Complete worksheets, technical logs, tracking updates, and other required maintenance records accurately and on time.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe aircraft and work environment.
• Travel and work within Canada or internationally when operationally required.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• An AME “S” rating is preferred; however, applicants with different levels of aircraft structures experience will be considered.
• Completion of an approved aircraft structures training program is preferred; relevant IC qualifications will also be considered.
• Experience with aircraft sheet-metal fabrication, repair, and modification.
• Composite repair experience is considered an asset.
• The ability to interpret aircraft maintenance manuals, drawings, technical data, and process standards.
• Strong mechanical ability and good hands-on technical skills.
• A commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain complete work records.
• The ability to work safely at heights and in confined spaces.
• A reliable, punctual, adaptable, and safety-focused approach.
• The ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally as 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.