Are You Looking for a New Opportunity in an Exciting Industry?!

Coulson Aviation is growing fast—and we’re looking for hands-on talent to help keep our aerial firefighting fleet in action. If you’re ready to be part of something bold and impactful, this is your chance to join the fight against wildfires.

As a Component Shop Technician, you’ll work on components of legendary aircraft like the Lockheed C-130H Hercules, Boeing CH-47 Chinook, Sikorsky S-61, Boeing 737 FIRELINER™, Cessna Citations, and Sikorsky S-76's.

Live in Port Alberni, BC? We’re proud to support our local community—if you’ve got transferable skills, we’ll train you up and get you airborne.

Why Join Coulson?

• Competitive pay, based on experience
• A diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace
• Comprehensive Health & Retirement benefits
• A matching pension plan to support your long-term financial goals
• A fun, challenging and rewarding work environment

What You’ll Do:

• Inspect and repair aircraft components to ensure our fleet is mission-ready
• Maintain shop tools and equipment for peak performance
• Keep the shop organized so everything runs smoothly and efficiently

What You Bring:

• A current or previous Shop Certification Authority under an AMO (or equivalent experience)
• Valid driver’s license and passport
• Hands-on mechanical skills and a genuine passion for aviation—if you love taking things apart and making them fly, this is your kind of job!
• Confident reading and interpreting technical diagrams, manuals, and engineering drawings—you're fluent in the language of machinery
• Driven and focused, with solid computer skills—you know how to get things done and keep digital tools working for you

Ready to Launch Your Career? Apply now!

We are committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require accommodation through any element of the job application process, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.