Global Leaders in Aerial Firefighting
Coulson Aviation is a privately owned family company founded in 1960 and currently employing over 650 people, operating a diverse fleet of both fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft.
Coulson’s worldwide operations and diverse fleet provide unmatched support to governments in Australia, North America, South America, and Europe.

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Coulson Aviation is a privately owned family company founded in 1960 that operates a diverse fleet of fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft and specializes in aerial firefighting and aviation services. With over 650 employees, Coulson provides worldwide operations and support to governments across Australia, North America, South America, and Europe, positioning itself as a global leader in aerial firefighting.

Global Leaders in Aerial Firefighting

Coulson Aviation is a privately owned family company founded in 1960 and currently employing over 650 people, operating a diverse fleet of both fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft.

Coulson’s worldwide operations and diverse fleet provide unmatched support to governments in Australia, North America, South America, and Europe.

• Prepare and process customer invoices, ensuring accurate and timely billing across assigned entities
• Monitor accounts receivable aging, follow up on outstanding balances, and escalate overdue accounts when required
• Apply cash receipts, reconcile customer accounts, and investigate billing or payment discrepancies
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, and account adjustments to support complete and accurate financial records
• Maintain and reconcile bank, general ledger, cost, inventory, and other assigned accounts
• Complete corporate credit card reconciliations and postings through Concur
• Prepare trial balances, cost-centre reports, and other periodic financial reports
• Review financial information to identify trends, variances, discrepancies, and opportunities for improvement
• Support the development and maintenance of effective internal controls relating to cost and inventory management
• Assist with internal and external audits by preparing supporting documentation, schedules, and reports
• Maintain accurate and organized accounting records
• Support Coulson Aviation’s multi-entity Finance team and financial reporting

Financial Accounting Clerk

Financial Accounting Clerk supporting Coulson Aviation’s aerial firefighting operations. Preparing invoices, reconciliations, journal entries, and reports for Coulson Group’s multi-entity Finance team.

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• Lead and supervise maintenance personnel assigned to the aircraft
• Provide day-to-day direction, guidance, mentoring, and training
• Ensure maintenance is performed safely and complies with Transport Canada regulations, company manuals, approved technical data, and procedures
• Perform final inspections and sign maintenance releases within the scope of the Transport Canada AME licence and company authorization
• Review incoming materials and ensure parts and components are identified, controlled, segregated, stored, and maintained properly
• Coordinate with Maintenance Control Manager and Stores personnel to ensure availability of parts, materials, tools, and supplies
• Manage inventory, receiving, shipping, core returns, work orders, and maintenance activities in Corridor
• Plan and coordinate parts provisioning and pre-ordering
• Troubleshoot complex aircraft systems and oversee post-maintenance inspections, operational checks, and testing
• Ensure maintenance records, technical logs, worksheets, tracking updates, and work orders are complete and submitted on time
• Ensure tools, ground-support equipment, and mission-specific equipment are calibrated, stored, maintained, and safe
• Promote a safe, organized, and professional maintenance environment

C-130 Aircraft Maintenance Crew Chief

C-130 Crew Chief leading aircraft maintenance for Coulson Aviation’s aerial firefighting fleet. Managing safety, airworthiness, compliance, inspections, inventory, and operational readiness.

accounts-payable

• Process high volumes of vendor invoices across multiple entities and currencies, ensuring accurate matching, coding, and approval
• Prepare and process EFT, wire, and cheque payment runs
• Process employee credit card transactions and expense reports in Concur
• Reconcile vendor statements and respond to invoice and payment status questions
• Maintain accurate vendor records, including banking information, tax documentation, and compliance forms
• Code and route invoices to the appropriate entity, cost centre, department, and project
• Support month-end closing activities, including AP accruals and reconciliation of the AP subledger to the general ledger
• Monitor the shared accounts payable inbox and respond to inquiries
• Maintain organized accounts payable records for internal controls and audits
• Investigate and resolve invoice and payment discrepancies
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounts payable processes and improve shared-services efficiency

Accounts Payable Analyst

Accounts Payable Analyst processing multi-entity invoices and payments for Coulson Aviation’s global aerial firefighting operations. Supporting reconciliations, month-end close, vendor records, and shared-services efficiency.

• Maintain an organized tool crib, hangar, and surrounding work areas to support safe and efficient operations
• Issue tools, equipment, and consumable materials to employees and accurately record their movement to prevent loss
• Monitor consumable inventory levels, restock supplies, and report shortages or discrepancies
• Ensure tools are properly controlled, stored, and maintained according to established schedules and procedures
• Monitor access to the tool crib and help maintain the security of tools, equipment, and inventory
• Maintain key-control records for company vehicles and ground support equipment
• Restock safety supplies, including earplugs, safety glasses, and other personal protective equipment
• Monitor inventory stored in flammable-material cabinets and identify expired or soon-to-expire products
• Transport time-sensitive aircraft parts as a courier during Aircraft on Ground (AOG) situations

Crib Attendant

Crib Attendant managing tools, consumables, and equipment for Coulson Aviation. Supporting hangar efficiency and worldwide aerial firefighting operations from Port Alberni.

designer

• 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.

Senior Aerospace Designer

Senior Aerospace Designer leading innovative aircraft design projects for Coulson Aviation. Overseeing structural aircraft modifications to support firefighting operations worldwide.

Global Leaders in Aerial Firefighting Coulson Aviation is a privately owned family company founded in 1960 and currently employing over 650 people, operating a diverse fleet of both fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft. Coulson’s worldwide operations and diverse fleet provide unmatched support to governments in Australia, North America, South America, and Europe.

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