C-130 Crew Chief – Lead Maintenance (Rotational)

Coulson Aviation; Thermal (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rotational schedule

Company-paid travel

No relocation required

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Leadership role

Job summary

Coulson Aviation is seeking an experienced C-130 Crew Chief to lead maintenance personnel, ensure airworthiness, and uphold FAA compliance. This full-time role supports a rotational schedule across the United States, with company-paid travel for rotations.

You will supervise technicians, manage parts and tools, and perform final inspections to return aircraft to service. Strong leadership and aviation maintenance expertise are required.

Qualifications

• Two years of Crew Chief experience or equivalent
• A current FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required
• Strong knowledge of FAA regulations and approved technical data

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise maintenance personnel assigned to the aircraft
• Ensure all maintenance is performed safely per FAA regs and procedures
• Perform final inspections and approve aircraft for return to service
• Review materials and manage parts, tools, and supplies
• Coordinate with Maintenance Control Manager and Stores for availability of parts
• Plan parts provisioning and pre-ordering for maintenance needs
• Troubleshoot complex aircraft systems and oversee post-maintenance checks
• Maintain maintenance records and ensure accuracy and timeliness
• Ensure calibration and safe operation of tools and ground-support equipment
• Foster a safe, organized, and professional maintenance environment

Skills

Leadership

Communication

FAA regs knowledge

Troubleshooting

Education

FAA A&P Certificate

High School Diploma

Tools

CDL Class A

Job description

Coulson Aviation is seeking an experienced C-130 Crew Chief to lead maintenance personnel, ensure airworthiness, and uphold FAA compliance. This full-time role supports a rotational schedule across the United States, with company-paid travel for rotations.

You will supervise technicians, manage parts and tools, and perform final inspections to return aircraft to service. Strong leadership and aviation maintenance expertise are required.