About Bridger Aerospace
Bridger Aerospace is an aerial firefighting company based in Belgrade, Montana, located at the Bozeman Yellowstone Airport (KBZN). It was founded in 2014 to support front-line firefighters with world-leading technology and aerial fire suppression systems. We have grown from operating a single plane to commanding a significant Air Attack and the largest Super Scooper fleet in the U.S. in less than eight years. Bridger is a leader in fighting wildfires, specializing in Air Attack, Fire Suppression, and Aerial Fire-Mapping technologies. Our focus is to provide the most effective and modern capabilities to fight fires from the air. Meeting the needs of the growing threat of economic and environmental damage caused by wildfires and supporting ground-based firefighters is our priority.
About the Role
Bridger Aerospace is seeking an experienced and highly motivated aviation structures mechanic to perform structural repairs and modification on Bridger Aerospace’s aircraft fleet. This individual much be able to work well under pressure to meet quick deadlines with little outside guidance and supervision. This position works a 12 on/12 off schedule year-round and is not required to live in Belgrade, MT.
Reports to: Aircraft Crew Chief or Maintenance Supervisor
What You'll Do:
- Read and interpret Engineering Repair Orders, Engineering drawings, Structural Repair Manuals, and other technical documents.
- Prepare for upcoming repairs to include research and ordering of required parts, materials, consumables, and tooling.
- Perform complex structural repair and fabrication.
- Use various tooling and fabrication machines not limited to brakes, presses, shears, rivet guns, cutting wheels, forms, etc.
- Assist the maintenance team with scheduled and unscheduled maintenance to include airframe, engine, flight controls, hydraulics, fuel systems, and other aircraft systems.
- Perform fastener installation and removal, drilling, reaming, tapping, and die cutting.
- Determine bend radius, angles, pitch, etc. using mathematics.
- Work with materials such as aluminum, carbon fiber, fiberglass, stainless steel, and titanium.
- familiar with corrosion prevention processes.
- Use various chemicals, glues, and sealants as determined by procedural requirements.
- Complete logbook entries and maintain work order task status using Winair or other maintenance tracking software.
- Maintain work area and tool control in accordance with company standards and procedures.
What We're Looking For:
- A&P license Required.
- 3-5+ years structures / sheet metal experience.
- 2-3+ years aircraft maintenance.
- Valid Driver’s license and passport.
- Ability to Pass a DOT drug screening.
- Ability to be insured on company vehicles.
- Ability to Travel to Canada, Europe, or other international locations, as needed.
- Thorough knowledge of FAA regulations (FAR).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work under no supervision and high pressure.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
- Personal tools required when working in Belgrade, MT only. Company tools are provided for any work away from home base.
- Ability to pass a criminal background check.
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive salary and growth opportunities
- Company performance-based bonus plan
- Equity stock-based compensation package
- Employer funded comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance for employees and their dependents
- Employer funded life and disability insurance coverage
- Company HSA, FSA, Dependent Care, and 401k
This position requires obtainment of an AOA Badge issued by Bozeman-Yellowstone Int’l Airport.
Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings and its family of companies does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, marital status, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, genetic information or any other classification protected by federal or state law in matters of employment, promotion, services or activities it operates.