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 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 NDT Technician position.

Reporting to the Shops Crew Lead, the NDT Technician is responsible for performing inspections on a variety of aeronautical products. This role includes the overhaul, repair, and servicing of aircraft components to support our global fleet. While primarily based in the hangar, occasional travel for field inspections may be required.

In this role your key responsibilities will include the following:

Technical Execution

- Perform NDT inspections on diverse aeronautical products in strict compliance with applicable manuals, process standards, and Conair procedures;




- Maintain and calibrate department tooling and equipment to ensure operational accuracy;
- Interpret technical drawings and literature to accurately execute repair and inspection tasks;
- Overhaul, repair, and service aircraft components as required to maintain fleet readiness.
- Perform other duties as required.

Safety & Administration
- Promote a safe workplace by demonstrating safe working practices and maintaining requirements for personal respirator protected-fit testing;
- Produce clear, concise inspection reports and execute associated maintenance documentation diligently;
- Maintain technical currency by reviewing Conair memos, maintenance bulletins, and operational notices, Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs), safety regulations, and industry standards applicable to aircraft maintenance.

Qualifications & Experience

Required Criteria

- Level I Certification in ET, UT, MP or PT.
- Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to safely troubleshoot and support the maintenance of mechanical components.
- Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with managers and team leads.
- Adaptability to respond efficiently to production needs while maintaining quality standards.

Preferred Assets
- Level II Certification in ET, UT, MP or PT.
- Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) License.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and general computer systems.

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

📌 Component Shop NDT Technician (Abbotsford)
🏢 Conair Group
📍 Abbotsford