Ops Gear Coordinator

Location: Blackfalds, Alberta
Schedule: Five days per week, with weekend availability as required
Travel: Some travel may be required

Position Overview

We are excited to offer an internal opportunity for the position of Aviation Ops Gear & Asset Coordinator at Mustang Helicopters!

This role is responsible for coordinating and maintaining Mustang’s operational gear, vehicles, and trailers to ensure equipment is accounted for, serviceable, properly tracked, and available to support operational requirements.

The successful candidate will bring a strong technical background, general mechanical knowledge, and the organizational skills needed to manage equipment, maintain accurate records, coordinate maintenance, and support crews in the field. This position may also involve providing direction and support to other ops support staff as required.

Key Responsibilities

1. Aircraft Operations Gear

• Maintain accurate inventory records for operational gear, including type, size, condition, status, location, and inspection or service dates.

• Inspect, test, and coordinate repairs for Bambi buckets, Sacksafoam equipment, and other operational gear as required.

• Inspect and restock aircraft survival kits (VIH-style) and first aid kits.

• Allocate and track operational gear assigned to aircraft and trailers, ensuring records remain current.

• Review equipment tracking systems and monitor the status, condition, and availability of gear.

• Identify and order replacement equipment as required, following established approval processes.

• Quarantine damaged or unserviceable equipment and report missing gear through the appropriate channels.

• Assist with Simplex tank storage and organization.

2. Vehicles and Trailers

• Maintain accurate records for vehicles and trailers, including unit number, VIN, licence plate, type, status, odometer readings, and operating hours where applicable.

• Track and document which trailers are connected to each vehicle and aircraft.

• Maintain records for vehicle and trailer registrations, insurance, and CVIP inspections, including monitoring expiry dates and coordinating renewals.

• Monitor vehicle locations and coordinate vehicle availability and crew change requirements.

• Schedule and coordinate maintenance and repairs for trucks and trailers.

• Maintain vehicle tracking logs, including kilometres travelled.

• Coordinate rental vehicle requirements as needed.

• Ensure trucks are appropriately configured and equipped for their intended operational requirements.

3. Coordination and Recordkeeping

• Maintain organized, accurate, and up to date equipment and asset records.

• Use Excel and other applicable systems to track inventory, maintenance, inspections, and asset assignments.

• Identify upcoming maintenance, inspection, and replacement requirements.

• Communicate equipment and vehicle status, shortages, and operational needs to the appropriate personnel.

• Support the effective coordination of operational assets to meet company and field requirements.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Technical background required, with general mechanical knowledge and the ability to assess equipment condition and identify maintenance needs.

• Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to maintain accurate records and manage multiple priorities.

• General knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other computer based tracking systems.

• Leadership and coordination skills, including the ability to oversee or provide direction to other operational support staff.

• Ability to work five days per week, with weekend availability as operational requirements require.

• Willingness and ability to travel when required.

• Must be local to Blackfalds, Alberta area.

Apply by email to mark.hodgson@mustanghelicopters.com