Component Shop Technician

1510 Tower St, Abbotsford, BC V2T 6H5, Canada

Posted Friday, June 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Conair is the largest, privately owned, fixed-wing aerial firefighting company in the world, operating a fleet of 80 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 16 different airtanker types, converting hundreds of aircraft into air tankers.

We are aviation maintenance experts, performing repair, maintenance and overhaul on our fleet. And we are operators, providing air tankers, 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 a 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 Component Shop Technician.

Reporting to the Shops Manager, t he Component Shop Technician is responsible for the overhaul and repair of aircraft components, NDT inspections, tool calibration, battery maintenance and supporting the fleet as required. This position will primarily be working in the Component Shop but may require maintenance on the aircraft or in the field.

In this role your duties will include the following:

• Overhaul, repair, inspection, and servicing of aircraft components
• Inspection, testing and calibration of specialized tooling and instruments
• NDT inspections in a variety of disciplines inclusive of MPI, LPI, ET and UT
• Recertification of Avionics components and equipment
• Maintenance of Lead Acid and NiCad batteries
• Demonstrate safe practices and techniques to foster a safe workplace environment
• Work within a team environment performing in a professional and courteous manner
• Fostering strong professional relationships with teammates and customers
• Perform duties in accordance with Conair’s policies, procedures and applicable regulating bodies
• Complete assigned tasks and related documentation in a timely and accurate manner
• Maintain currency as applicable to Conair memos, maintenance bulletins and notices
• Knowledge of CARs as related to aircraft maintenance
• Perform other duties as required

We are looking for someone with :

• Must be mechanically inclined
• Possess a high standard of quality and attention to detail in all aspects of duties
• Familiar with utilizing precision measuring equipment
• Skilled in working effectively with hand tools and power equipment
• Ability to interpret and analyze technical drawings and literature
• Knowledge of all safety protocols governing tasks being performed
• Must have an intrinsic desire to continuously improve workplace safety
• Must maintain the requirements for an effective respirator fit test
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with staff and customers
• Ability to pivot efficiently to satisfy production demands as instructed
• Decisive and self-motivated to meet department objectives while maintaining exceptional interpersonal skills
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in technical English

Training/

Education:

• NDT experience is an asset
• Avionics or electrical experience is an asset
• AME license is an asset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and general computer skills is an asset
• Successful completion of an approved aviation trade school is an asset

*** Must be legally entitled to work in Canada (Canadian citizenship or permanent residency)***

1510 Tower St, Abbotsford, BC V2T 6H5, Canada