Lead Aircraft Structures Maintenance Manager

Coulson Group of Companies; Thermal (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Coulson Aviation, a global aerial firefighting company, seeks a Structures Aircraft Maintenance - Manager. This hands-on role leads the structures team while performing aircraft structural maintenance, repairs, inspections, and modifications as required to meet operational needs.

The successful candidate will supervise personnel, interpret data, coordinate with engineering and maintenance leadership, ensure proper sign‑offs, and support aircraft schedules with safe, cost‑effective workmanship.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in heavy maintenance.
• Experience on large fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft (C-130, B737, CH-47, S-61 preferred).
• Familiar with FAA and TCAA Regulations.
• Familiar with Aircraft Structural Repair Manuals and appropriate sign-offs.
• FAA A&P certificate preferred.
• Ability to quote work scope and recognize project slip.

Responsibilities

• Supervise assigned structures personnel while actively engaging in maintenance and repairs.
• Perform hands-on structures work on aircraft including repairs, modifications, inspections, and fabrication.
• Interpret technical data and ensure work is in accordance with approved data.
• Research repairs and order parts and tooling for maintenance scope.
• Provide progress updates to VP of Structures and maintenance leadership.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Quality/Inspection, Crew Chiefs for sign-offs and documentation.
• Plan, assign, and prioritize structures labor to support schedules and priorities.
• Other duties as assigned by VP or DOM USA.

Skills

Leadership

Hands-on maintenance

Project planning

Education

FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate (preferred)

Tools

Corridor system

Aircraft Structural Repair Manuals

Job description

Coulson Aviation, a global aerial firefighting company, seeks a Structures Aircraft Maintenance - Manager. This hands-on role leads the structures team while performing aircraft structural maintenance, repairs, inspections, and modifications as required to meet operational needs.

The successful candidate will supervise personnel, interpret data, coordinate with engineering and maintenance leadership, ensure proper sign‑offs, and support aircraft schedules with safe, cost‑effective workmanship.