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1510 Tower St, Abbotsford, BC V2T 6H5, Canada Job Description Posted Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 11:00 AM Conair is the largest, privately owned, fixed-wing aerial firefighting company in the world, operating a fleet of 70 specialized aircraft to fight forest fires. We have been supporting government agencies around the globe for over 50 years, with a reputation of providing service excellence, making us an industry leader. We are aerospace engineering experts, creating 15 different airtanker types, converting hundreds of aircraft into airtankers. We are aviation maintenance experts, performing repair, maintenance and overhaul on our fleet. And we are operators, providing airtankers, crew and maintenance on contract over fire seasons to government agencies including Canada, the US, Australia and France. The culture at Conair is built on teamwork, with a commitment to people, safety and service. We are proud of who we are, what we do and how we do it, protecting our world from wildfires. We currently have an opening for a full-time permanent Composite Technician / AME S. As a Composite Tech at Conair, you are responsible for the manufacture, maintenance, repair, overhaul and modifications of aircraft composite structures and components. Working within a team environment, you are expected to operate independently and exercise sound judgment and refer unusual situations to the Crew Lead. In this role your duties will include the following: Responsible for carrying out complex composite tasks in manufacture, repair, overhaul and modification of aircraft, aircraft parts, Conair products and systems. Liaises and cooperates with other departments to promote efficiency, project coordination and schedule accuracy. Complete safety tasks, assist in ensuring and promoting a safe work area. Responsible for interpreting drawings and blueprints accurately. Participates in the development and practicality of products, repairs or modifications and quality control. Maintain a clean and organized Composite/Clean room. We are looking for someone with: Knowledge and awareness of all hazards in the workplace, ability to put the knowledge to work in creating a safe environment. Knowledge of structures trade and an understanding of standard aircraft practices, with the ability to perform and convey to others the specified standard and level of quality. Ability to read, understand and interpret blueprints and drawings. Skill and precision in manufacturing sheet metal and composite parts using knowledge of practical applications of machinery and parts. Skill in working independently and being able to take initiative in analyzing situations out of the ordinary. Ability to learn new skills quickly and respond to verbal instructions. Ability to work effectively with mechanical tools and equipment. Ability to perform physically demanding tasks in the repair, overhaul and maintenance of aircraft. Ability to work effectively under pressure. Ability to act with professionalism particularly in the face of opposition. Ability to clearly and effectively express information and ideas both verbally and in writing. Ability to travel to remote places to access and perform structural composite repairs as required. Training/Education: Grade 12 and formal training in the aircraft structures trade either on the job or through a recognized school. A minimum of 5 years experience as a structures technician is an asset. AME S license is an asset. ***Must be legally entitled to work in Canada (Canadian citizenship or permanent residency)*** 1510 Tower St, Abbotsford, BC V2T 6H5, Canada #J-18808-Ljbffr