C-130 Aircraft Maintenance Crew Chief

Coulson Aviation•Thermal, CA

3d•Remote

About The Position

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 the United States, Canada, Australia, and Chile. As our company and aircraft fleet continue to grow, we are looking for an experienced C-130 Crew Chief to join our team. This full-time position is responsible for leading the maintenance personnel assigned to an aircraft and ensuring the highest standards of safety, airworthiness, regulatory compliance, and operational readiness. This position follows a rotational schedule, allowing employees to live anywhere in the United States and travel to the assigned work location for scheduled rotations. Company-paid travel is provided, so permanent relocation is not required.

Requirements

A current FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate.
A high school diploma or equivalent.
At least two years of previous Crew Chief experience.
Previous experience leading aircraft-maintenance personnel in a maintenance, repair, and overhaul facility or a comparable operational environment.
Strong knowledge of FAA regulations, aircraft-maintenance requirements, company manuals, and approved technical data.
Demonstrated experience troubleshooting complex aircraft systems and completing post-maintenance checks.
A valid driver’s license.
A valid passport and the ability to travel domestically and internationally.
The ability to obtain a CDL Class A license for the required truck-and-trailer combination.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Previous heavy aircraft maintenance experience.

Nice To Haves

C-130 Hercules experience

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise the maintenance personnel assigned to the aircraft, providing day-to-day direction, guidance, mentoring, and training.
Ensure all assigned maintenance is performed safely and in accordance with applicable FAA regulations, company manuals, approved technical data, and established procedures.
Perform final inspections and approve aircraft for return to service within the scope of your FAA certificate and company authorization.
Review incoming materials and ensure raw materials, parts, and components are properly identified, controlled, segregated, stored, and maintained according to manufacturer requirements and accepted industry practices.
Work with the Maintenance Control Manager and Stores personnel to ensure the appropriate availability of parts, materials, tools, and supplies for the assigned aircraft.
Manage assigned inventory, receiving, shipping, core returns, work orders, and other maintenance-related activities in Corridor.
Plan and coordinate parts provisioning and pre-ordering to ensure required maintenance materials are available when needed.
Troubleshoot complex aircraft systems and oversee required post-maintenance inspections, operational checks, and testing.
Ensure worksheets, technical logs, tracking updates, work orders, and other required maintenance records are complete, accurate, and submitted on time.
Ensure tools, ground-support equipment, and mission-specific equipment are properly calibrated, stored, maintained, and kept in safe working conditions.
Promote a safe, organized, and professional working environment throughout all maintenance activities.