Structural Design Specialist

CHC provides unmatched helicopter services that enable our customers to reach beyond – to work in remote and challenging destinations that limit others – and come home safely. We are dedicated to our purpose of getting our customers where they need to be, when they need to be there, anywhere in the world – safely and reliably. All you have to do is get on board!

At CHC, we pride ourselves on our values and culture:
Accountability: Take pride and ownership of our actions and results.
Collaboration: Working together with transparency and trust to drive continuous improvement.
Care: Creating a safe and sustainable environment for all.
Integrity: Doing what's right and fostering a culture of respect.
Excellence: Prioritizing quality services and setting industry standards.

Structural Design Specialist

 

 

Location: Richmond, BC, Canada

Department: Design Group

Employment Type: Full‑Time, Onsite

Travel: Occasional (less than 10%)

 

 

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Structural Design Specialist to join our growing aerospace team within a Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) Design Approval Organization (DAO).

 

In this role, you will be responsible for developing detailed structural designs and engineering drawings for rotary-wing aircraft. You will play a key role in supporting certification and modification programs by translating engineering requirements into manufacturable, compliant solutions in a highly regulated environment.

 

 

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a certified TCCA DAO engineering environment.
• Contribute to real-world helicopter design, modification, and certification programs
• Collaborate with a highly skilled, multidisciplinary engineering team.
• Benefit from opportunities for professional development, certification exposure, and career growth.
• Develop your knowledge of Canadian certification pathways and potentially progress toward TCCA delegation.

• Design & Drafting: Develop 3D models and 2D drawings, define dimensions/tolerances (GD&T), and implement design changes for modifications, repairs, and STC programs.
• Engineering Integration: Collaborate with engineers and stress analysts, interpret technical data, and support trade studies and conceptual/layout design.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure designs meet CARs and rotorcraft standards, follow DAO procedures, and prepare certification documentation.
• Manufacturing Support: Coordinate with production teams, ensure design manufacturability, and resolve shop floor issues and non-conformances.
• Repair & Installation Development: Create repair schemes and provide clear installation and assembly instructions.
• Configuration & Documentation Control: Maintain revision control, document engineering changes, and support lifecycle records for continued airworthiness.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma or degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Structural Engineering Design.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in aerospace or helicopter structural design/drafting preferred.
• Proficiency in Autodesk AutoCAD and Inventor.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, GD&T, and manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with TCCA regulations (CARs) and certification environments is an asset.

 

Key Skills & Competencies

• ​High attention to detail and accuracy in drafting and modeling
• Strong understanding of aircraft structures and materials (metals and composites)
• Ability to interpret engineering requirements and translate them into practical designs
• Effective communication and collaboration in a multidisciplinary team
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

 

 

Eligibility

Applicants must have the legal right to work in Canada and meet any clearance requirements relevant to the role.

 

 

Work Environment

• Office-based role within a TCCA DAO-approved aerospace organization
• Close collaboration with engineering, certification, and manufacturing teams
• Occasional interaction with production facilities or aircraft hangars

 

 

Recruitment Process

We may commence interviews or close applications prior to the advertised closing date if suitable candidates are identified. We therefore encourage applicants to apply as early as possible.

 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us following the closing date, please consider that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We thank you for your interest and wish you every success in your future career endeavours.

 

 

Recruitment Agencies

We manage this vacancy directly and do not engage recruitment agencies for this role.

 

We kindly request that agencies do not contact us in relation to this position or submit unsolicited candidate CVs. Any CVs submitted without prior written agreement will be treated as direct applications, and no agency fees will be payable. Thank you for your understanding.