Avionics Technician

**ABOUT COULSON AVIATION**

Coulson Aviation is a global aerial firefighting company that operates in Canada, the USA, Australia, and Chile.

Coulson Aviation operates with a fleet of large aerial firefighting aircraft consisting of both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft. With our fleet, we can run rapid aerial fire suppression, including initial attack and extended attack protocols.

Coulson Aviation is a part of the Coulson Group of companies. We are a growing organization that has been in business for 65 years.

Due to our company growth and expanding footprint, we are looking to add to our team and hire experienced **Avionics Technicians.**

**WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR**:
Due to our rapid business growth, we are looking for experienced **Avionics Technicians** to join our team.

**Duties & Responsibilities**:

- Maintenance & installation of avionics and electrical systems in accordance with applicable installation drawings and/or manufacturer’s maintenance and installation manuals.
- Installing, testing, and verifying operations of avionics systems and equipment with the purpose of successfully diagnosing failures on various airframes and types using hand tools, test equipment and technical documents.
- Ensures that all installations are done according to SOP’s and in line with Canadian Aviation Regulations and/or FAA Regulations, as applicable.
- Possesses and uses good judgement in conjunction with technical skills to make decisions regarding the order of work performed, techniques, and troubleshooting.
- Resolves discrepancies in an efficient manner and works to maximize quality and meet deadlines.
- Plans and executes avionics installations projects with accuracy and expertise.
- Communication with peers and manufacturers in a timely, effective, and professional manner.
- Line maintenance troubleshooting and ensuring operational performance standards are met.
- Ensuring all applicable AD’s, SB’s, modifications, SL’s, etc. are complied with.
- Record work on company build sheets or applicable forms.
- Develop work methods, procedures, and standards, if necessary.
- Perform regular cleaning and maintenance of machines and tools.
- Tagging of removed parts as serviceable or unserviceable.
- Keep the work area clean and tidy.
- Carry out other duties as assigned.

**Position Requirements**:

- Minimum two (2) experience with maintenance and installation of aircraft avionics and related electrical systems.
- TCAA Approved Avionics or Accredited Avionics course.
- Previous avionics and electrical systems experience on Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Bombardier, Sikorsky aircraft products is preferred.
- Thorough understanding of all technical documents such as technical bulletins, alert service bulletins, etc.
- Ability to work with little to no supervision, staying motivated and on task while performing complex avionics installations.
- Understanding of Canadian Aviation Regulations and FAA Regulations.
- Hands-on electrical experience.
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
- Adheres to company policies and SOP’s.
- Possess the willingness to work with a team and mentor others, leading by example with good judgment, dependability, integrity, and work ethic.
- Able to dexterously use hand tools and efficiently move around the hangar/base areas and within aircraft repetitively throughout the day, using ladders (climbing) and crouching.
- Ability to pass a criminal history check and drug test.

**Preferred Experience**:

- Five (5) years of demonstrated experience installing avionics, preferably as a leader, with extensive knowledge of Garmin products.
- Strong familiarity with leading avionics brands.
- AME-E would be considered an asset.

**BENEFITS**:

- Company paid benefits and a 5% matching pension plan.
- Relocation assistance may be provided on a case-by-case basis.