Senior Aerospace Designer

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 keep communities safe through industry-leading aerial firefighting operations across Canada, the United States, Australia, and Chile. As Coulson Aviation continues to grow, we are seeking an experienced Senior Aerospace Designer to join our Design team in Port Alberni, BC. In this full-time, onsite position, you will lead innovative aircraft design projects and take ownership of complex structural aircraft modifications that support aerial firefighting operations worldwide. WHY JOIN COULSON AVIATION? * Company-paid health and dental benefits. * 5% employer matching pension plan. * Supportive team environment. * The opportunity to contribute to operations that help protect communities around the world. WHAT YOU’LL DO: * Design structural and mechanical installations, modifications, and repairs using CATIA V5. * Oversee both new designs and revisions to existing ones. * Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the design team. * Prepare reports and data packages for design approval and certification. * Collaborate with manufacturing and other departments to support aircraft modifications. * Assist in the development and updates of the Design Manual. * Carry out other duties as assigned. WHAT YOU’LL BRING: * A degree in Aerospace Engineering. * At least 15 years of aerospace design experience. * At least five years of experience using CATIA V5. * Advanced knowledge of aircraft sheet-metal design, machined components, and mechanical installations. * Knowledge of aircraft certification requirements, aerospace materials, and manufacturing processes. * Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities. * Effective written and verbal communication skills. * Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general computer applications. We support diversity, equity, and a workplace that is free from harassment and discrimination. 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.

You will lead innovative aircraft design projects and manage complex structural modifications to support global aerial firefighting operations. Additionally, you will provide technical guidance to the design team and prepare necessary data packages for certification.

Candidates must hold a degree in Aerospace Engineering and possess at least 15 years of relevant design experience. Proficiency in CATIA V5 and deep knowledge of aircraft certification and structural design are essential.

• Health insurance • Dental benefits • Employer matching pension plan

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• Aerospace design
• CATIA V5
• Structural design
• Mechanical installations
• Aircraft modifications
• Technical mentorship
• Aircraft certification
• Sheet-metal design
• Machined components
• Data package preparation
• Problem-solving
• Analytical skills
• Communication skills
• Microsoft Office
• Report Writing
• Aerospace Engineering
• Aerospace Materials
• Aerial Firefighting
• Aviation
• Computer Aided Three-Dimensional Interactive Application (CATIA)
• Innovation
• Problem Solving
• Machining
• Manufacturing Processes
• Mentorship
• Sheet Metal
• Operations
• Verbal Communication Skills
• Aircraft Design

• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Transportation
• Aerospace Design Engineer
• Avionics Technician
• Electronics Mechanics and Servicers
• Avionics Technicians

Formation minimale

Baccalauréat

Expérience minimale

10+ ans

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine