Coulson Aviation Australia is a subsidiary of global aerial firefighting company, Coulson Aviation, and supports Australian States and Emergency Service Organizations with the provision of aircraft and experienced team members. Coulson Aviation operates across the world with a fleet of large aerial firefighting assets consisting of both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft. With our fleet of Boeing 737 FIRELINERS, Hercules C130, Citation and King Air fire support platforms, CH47D Chinooks, UH60 Blackhawks and Bell 412 helicopters, we provide rapid response capabilities using aviation assets.
Coulson Aviation Australia operate and manage New South Wales Rural Fire Service-owned aircraft in all aspects of maintenance, fleet support systems and management, and operating personnel. Our teams perform aerial firefighting missions, transport flights, intelligence and scanning missions, disaster mitigation, search and rescue operations, and related activities.
For more information about Coulson Aviation Australia visit www.coulsonaviation.com.au

REQUIREMENTS:

• Current CASA Part 66 Aircraft Engineer License, preferably without exclusions
• 5 years’ experience in a supervisory capacity
• Minimum of 3 years maintenance experience on B412 helicopters
• Experience and willingness to training AMEs and Apprentices
• Advanced Technical Writing Skills
• Communicates effectively
• Exercises good judgment and makes effective, sound, timely and informed decisions
• Currently hold or ability to obtain Red ASIC card and/or RAAF passes

• Coordinate repair and/or maintenance tasks, both in the hangar and when aircraft is remotely situated
• Manage the ordering of components, materials and spares as required for maintenance tasks
• Ensure that work sheets, logs, tracking updates and other required records are complete and submitted in a timely manner
• Ensure all tools and equipment meet calibration requirements, and are in good working order prior to use
• Manage roster, ensuring adequate coverage for maintenance activities
• Plan, cost and organize the training requirements for employees to meet organizational needs
• Provide on the job training to employees as needed, and ensure direct supervision of unlicensed AMEs and apprentices within your team
• Review and manage timecards and expense approvals accurately and to company policy