Crib Attendant

Coulson Aviation•Port Alberni, BC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

At Coulson Aviation, we’re proud to provide skilled employment opportunities in Port Alberni while supporting wildfire response operations around the world. From our headquarters on Vancouver Island, our team helps protect communities through industry-leading aerial firefighting operations across Canada, the United States, Australia, and Chile. As Coulson Aviation continues to grow, we are looking for a dependable and organized Crib Attendant to join our team in Port Alberni, BC. This full-time, onsite position plays an important role in keeping our hangar operating efficiently by ensuring tools, equipment, and consumables are properly controlled and readily available.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Familiarity with inventory-control and record-keeping practices.
Basic computer skills and the ability to learn inventory-tracking systems.
Physical ability to lift and carry materials, remain standing for extended periods, and perform other physically demanding tasks.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with employees across the organization.
Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
A safety-focused and dependable approach to work.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a tool crib, inventory, warehouse, stores, or similar environment is preferred.
Familiarity with aviation terminology, procedures, or regulatory requirements is considered an asset but is not required.

Responsibilities

Maintain an organized tool crib, hangar, and surrounding work areas to support safe and efficient operations.
Issue tools, equipment, and consumable materials to employees and accurately record their movement to prevent loss.
Monitor consumable inventory levels, restock supplies, and report shortages or discrepancies.
Ensure tools are properly controlled, stored, and maintained according to established schedules and procedures.
Monitor access to the tool crib and help maintain the security of tools, equipment, and inventory.
Maintain key-control records for company vehicles and ground support equipment.
Restock safety supplies, including earplugs, safety glasses, and other personal protective equipment.
Monitor inventory stored in flammable-material cabinets and identify expired or soon-to-expire products.
Transport time-sensitive aircraft parts as a courier during Aircraft on Ground (AOG) situations.