Join the World’s Largest Aerial Firefighting Team
Life at Coulson
Life at Coulson is built around purpose. Our teams operate across continents, tackling some of the toughest wildfire challenges on the planet, and doing it with grit, precision, and an unwavering commitment to safety.
Here, no two days look the same. You’ll collaborate with experts across aviation, engineering, operations, logistics, and support services, all working toward one mission: protecting the world from wildfires. Whether you’re airborne or behind the scenes, every role contributes to something bigger than any one person.
Our Philosophy
For more than 60 years, our philosophy has stayed steady: initiative, teamwork, and integrity lead to progress, and progress keeps people safe. We’re guided by clear principles:
Courage
in Action
Courage, communication, and coordination shape how we respond to the world’s toughest wildfire seasons.
Operational
Excellence
Continuous improvement drives every strategy, process, and aircraft upgrades
Safety
First
Always ensuring every team member returns home at the end of each day.
Values
in Action
Winning with integrity means enthusiasm and perseverance matter more than title or tenure.
Success Through
Learning
Failures aren’t setbacks;
they’re stepping stones.
Respect at
the Foundation
Loyalty, hard work, and mutual respect shape every interaction.
Culture and Team Values
Coulson’s culture is shaped by the places we work and the people who bring their skills to the mission. Our teams span countries, backgrounds, and specialties, united by a common goal and a shared commitment to doing meaningful work.
We value clear communication, collective problem-solving, and an environment where good ideas come from everywhere. No matter your role, you’re part of a team that looks out for one another, celebrates hard work, and takes pride in doing work that genuinely makes a difference.
Community Impact
Every takeoff, every drop, every operational decision ultimately supports the same thing: communities in need.
From local partnerships to international wildfire response, Coulson teams work closely with government agencies, emergency services, and community organizations to protect homes, forests, wildlife, and critical landscapes. Our impact is measured not only in acres saved, but in the stability and safety we help restore to communities facing some of their hardest days.
Growth and Development
We’re committed to growing our people as much as our capabilities.
Coulson encourages continuous learning, skill development, and cross-team collaboration. Employees are empowered to refine their expertise, explore new career paths, and contribute to improvements across the organization. When you bring initiative, curiosity, and dedication, we make sure you have the support to keep moving forward.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive and competitive global benefits package designed to support your well-being and success. Because benefits vary by country and role, each job posting includes details specific to that position.
Wherever you join us, you can expect offerings aligned with local markets and designed to help you thrive, personally and professionally.
Job Opportunities
Explore opportunities currently available around the world and find the role that fits your skills, experience, and ambition.