What are the responsibilities and job description for the Structures Supervisor position at Bridger Aerospace and Careers?
About Bridger Aerospace
Bridger Aerospace is an aerial firefighting company based in Belgrade, Montana, located at 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
We are seeking a Structures Supervisor to lead our structural maintenance and repair operations across Bridger Aerospace's fleet. This position requires a skilled leader who can oversee teams of structural mechanics, ensure compliance with FAA regulations, manage workflow priorities, and uphold the highest standards of safety and quality.
The Structures Supervisor will coordinate day-to-day activities in support of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, ensuring aircraft are maintained to the highest structural integrity standards. This role is based in Belgrade, MT, with potential travel across the U.S. or internationally to support operations. This role will require hands-on work when needed.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, train, and mentor a team of structural mechanics to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality repairs and modifications.
- Oversee structural repairs and modifications for King Air, Pilatus, Kodiak, and CL215T airframes.
- Plan and assign work in alignment with maintenance schedules, operational requirements, and regulatory standards.
- Work hands-on with aircraft performing structural repairs when able or needed.
- Review and interpret Engineering Repair Orders, Structural Repair Manuals, drawings, and technical documents, providing guidance to team members.
- Ensure parts, materials, consumables, and tooling are available to support upcoming projects and inspections.
- Monitor and enforce compliance with FAA regulations, company policies, and quality control procedures.
- Provide technical oversight for advanced fabrication and repair processes, including sheet metal work, composites, and structural fastener installation.
- Collaborate with maintenance management to support fleet readiness, minimize downtime, and resolve complex structural issues.
- Maintain accurate work order documentation, logbook entries, and task status tracking within maintenance software (Winair or similar).
- Drive continuous improvement in safety practices, tool control, and shop organization.
Requirements:
- A&P license strongly preferred.
- 5 years of aircraft structures/sheet metal experience, including 2 years in leadership or supervisory capacity.
- Strong knowledge of FAA regulations (FARs) and standard repair practices.
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage priorities, and meet deadlines under pressure.
- Experience with multiple airframe types, including King Air, Pilatus, Kodiak, and CL215T preferred.
- Valid driver's license and passport; ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
- Ability to pass DOT drug screening and criminal background check.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs and work in physically demanding environments.
- Familiarity with maintenance tracking systems
- Ability to be insured on company vehicles.
- 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
- Continuing education reimbursement
This position is subject to pre-employment background check and drug screening. Additionally, this position requires attainment 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.