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Conair Aerial Firefighting

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Protecting Our World

Abbotsford, BC

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
201–500 people

About

For over 50 years Conair Group Inc. (Conair) has led the aerial firefighting industry, supporting government agencies with the largest, privately owned, fixed-wing fleet in the world, operating in Canada, the US, Australia and France. A skilled team of 350 professionals equips the company’s 70 aircraft with the latest tools and technology, going above and beyond to ensure aircraft are ready to dispatch when needed to respond to wildfires. With a focus on safety, Conair offers pilots a specialized Training + Tactics Centre, the only one in the world of its kind, providing access to simulators that produce successful missions in real world operations. Conair’s versatile fleet includes Bird Dogs, Land-Based Airtankers and Amphibious Aircraft. The newest airtanker is the Dash 8-400AT, with a 10,000 litre capacity to drop suppressant over diverse geography. The airtanker is converted at Conair's hangars in Abbotsford at a pace of one every 75 days. Offering a depth of resources, Conair provides wildfire agency partners the full advantage of economies of scale when enhancing, modernizing, or outsourcing operational support for their aerial firefighting resources. Conair provides aircraft for purchase, lease or contract, offering specialized services including engineering, flight operations and fleet maintenance related to aerial firefighting. We incorporate four values into everything we do and base all of our corporate decisions and actions on these fundamentals: • Supporting each other • Refining our safety practices • Improving service to our customers • Being accountable for our commitments. Individually and collectively, we are accountable for our performance, the delivery of our commitments and the results delivered to our customers.

Open positions

Buyer

On-site · Abbotsford

The Buyer is responsible for the procurement of parts and commodities to support maintenance and production for the Conair fleet. Duties include managing RFPs, issuing purchase orders, resolving supply chain issues, and providing AOG support.

ERP Support Analyst

On-site · Abbotsford

The ERP Support Analyst will optimize the use of Ramco Aviation Software by troubleshooting technical issues and streamlining maintenance, supply chain, and finance processes. They will collaborate with stakeholders to implement system enhancements, manage data integrity, and provide training to new users.

AME - M (Licensed)

On-site · Abbotsford

The AME-M will perform maintenance, repair, and overhaul on the Conair fleet while ensuring all work complies with safety regulations and documentation standards. The role involves working in hangers and on field deployments, often collaborating with pilots and crew to maintain operational readiness.

Aerospace NDT Technician

On-site · Abbotsford

The NDT Technician is responsible for performing non-destructive testing inspections on various aeronautical products to ensure compliance with safety standards. They will also handle the overhaul, repair, and servicing of aircraft components to maintain the readiness of the global fleet.

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) - M (in hangar / no field work)

On-site · Abbotsford

The Aircraft Maintenance Engineer will perform heavy maintenance, troubleshooting, and major component replacements on aircraft undergoing conversion to airtankers. They are responsible for ensuring all work complies with Conair policies and Transport Canada regulations while maintaining a safe and professional team environment.

Induction Maintenance Lead Hand (in hangar / no field work)

On-site · Abbotsford

The Induction Maintenance Lead Hand will supervise and guide AME technicians while coordinating maintenance activities for aircraft undergoing airtanker conversion. They are responsible for ensuring workflow efficiency, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring compliance with Transport Canada requirements.

Airworthiness Manager

On-site · Abbotsford

The Airworthiness Manager leads the Airworthiness Department, overseeing maintenance programs, technical records, and regulatory compliance for the company's fleet. This role provides strategic direction and ensures all maintenance activities align with Transport Canada regulations and company safety standards.

Aerial Firefighting Pilot

On-site · Abbotsford

Operate Conair aircraft for domestic and international firefighting missions while ensuring safe and efficient flight performance. Participate in regular training and strictly adhere to all operational and safety protocols.

Induction Records Analyst

On-site · Abbotsford

Responsible for the accurate induction of aircraft technical records into the ERP system, validating maintenance history and component configurations. The role supports aircraft acquisition, lease, and disposal activities while ensuring all records meet quality and airworthiness standards.

Maintenance Administration Personnel

On-site · Abbotsford

Accountable for maintaining accurate technical records, logbooks, and maintenance work packages for an aircraft fleet. Supports the Maintenance Planner in managing the aircraft maintenance program and evaluating airworthiness instructions.

Buyer

On-site

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 airtankers. We are aviation maintenance experts, performing repair, maintenance and overhaul on our fleet. And we are operators, providing airtankers, crew and mai…