Configuration Control Specialist – Support the Designs Powering Aerial Firefighting Around the Globe

Coulson Aviation is a global leader in aerial firefighting, operating across the USA, Canada, Australia, and South America. With a cutting-edge fleet of fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft, we’re on the front lines of wildfire suppression—delivering rapid response and innovation where it matters most.

We’re looking for a detail-driven, highly organized Configuration Control Specialist to join our Design team in Port Alberni, BC on a temporary one-year basis. If you thrive in technical environments and want to support the designing process that make a real-world impact, this is your opportunity.

Why Join Coulson?

• A diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace.
• A fun, challenging, and rewarding work environment.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience in an inspection role associated with technical documents.
• 2+ years of experience in configuration control, documentation management, or a similar technical role.
• 1+ year of experience in the aviation industry.
• Strong understanding of PLM/ENOVIA systems and documentation control.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across technical teams.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Structures, and Design teams to ensure accurate routing of new repairs, including support for First Article Inspections (FAI).
• Maintain and update the Master Drawing List to ensure all engineering stakeholders have access to current, approved documentation.
• Review technical documents with the Design Manager and design staff, processing design changes such as Design Change Requests (DCR), Engineering Change Orders (ECO), and Design Change Notifications (DCN).
• Maintain the Enovia PLM system to ensure engineering reports and technical documents are properly stored, tracked, and controlled.
• Provide training on technical documentation and configuration management processes.
• Support special projects assigned by the Design Manager.

Ready to learn more? Apply now!

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