Structures Technician

ADP, Inc.; Thermal (CA); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Regular full-time schedule or equal‑to

Rotational schedule

Résumé du poste

Coulson Aviation is seeking Aircraft Structures Technicians to inspect, repair, and modify aircraft structures while ensuring compliance with aviation, quality, and safety standards. You will work on a diverse fleet of fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft.

An AME “S” rating is preferred; however, candidates with relevant education, training, or hands-on experience are encouraged to apply. The role involves travel domestically and internationally as required by operations.

Qualifications

• AME rating or equivalent aviation structures experience.
• Experience in sheet-metal fabrication, repair, and modification.
• Ability to read and interpret aircraft drawings, manuals, and data.

Responsabilités

• Perform sheet-metal and composite repairs using approved data, procedures and standards.
• Read and interpret aircraft drawings, maintenance manuals and technical data.
• Complete work accurately while maintaining high quality and detailed records.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe aircraft and work environment.
• Travel domestically and internationally as required by operations.

Connaissances

AME S rating

Aircraft structures

Sheet-metal fabrication

Composite repair

Reading drawings

Maintenance manuals

Attention to detail

Travel willingness

Safe-work at heights

Formation

Aircraft structures training program

ICS qualifications

Outils

ICS qualifications

Description du poste

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Thermal, CA, US

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 ICS 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.