Aircraft Technical Records Specialist

Dehavilland; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

Posted Monday, July 22, 2024 at 6:00 AM | Expires Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 5:59 AM

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Ltd. (‘DHC’) is a proudly Canadian aerospace company currently transitioning its corporate headquarters to Calgary, AB. DHC is undertaking a consolidation of its underlying subsidiary companies under a single brand currently offering engineering, aftermarket, new aircraft manufacturing, modifications, parts manufacturing, and flight training. DHC currently has approximately 1,200 employees based in BC, AB and ON as well as in markets and distribution hubs world-wide. Our strong entrepreneurial spirit, together with a culture of empowerment, quality and innovation create opportunities to grow and succeed in an organization with a proud heritage and bright future.

Profile:

Reporting to VP, Asset Management & Product Strategy, the Aircraft Technical Records Specialist plays an important role in De Havilland Canada’s newly announced OEM Certified Refurbished Aircraft Program. This team member will contribute a combination of technical and commercial expertise to the aircraft acquisition, repatriation, storage, and remarketing activities leading to the successful induction of an aircraft asset into the DHC MRO for refurbishment.

The Aircraft Technical Records Specialist has primary responsibility to manage the aircraft technical records package for aircraft in DHC’s portfolio throughout the life-cycle of aircraft ownership from purchase, storage, maintenance, refurbishment to remarketing. This role requires close coordination with both internal functions and external service providers and customers.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure aircraft technical records for DHC’s Portfolio of aircraft are properly maintained and updated while the aircraft are in care, custody and control of DHC.
• Support the trading of aircraft during pre-buy records reviews at time of purchase and by preparing delivery records packages for the aircraft’s next customer.
• Induct aircraft technical records into DHC’s Asset Management systems. This includes auditing inbound records, identifying current maintenance requirements and filing records into a standard ICAO A,B,C file system.
• Manage external suppliers and contracted resources providing aircraft records audits, CAMO support or database services as required.
• Ensure accurate records of all checks, services and maintenance or repair activities are created and maintained for future inspection by Aviation Authorities.
• Maintain all technical records including government requirements, industry requirements, and customer requests.
• Conduct work in accordance with this organization’s Maintenance and Technical Library processes.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in Technical Records Management.
• Knowledge of the certification, regulatory and jurisdictional requirements for Dash 8 aircraft, MRO and operators would be an asset.
• Understanding of applicable airworthiness requirements, quality systems, engineering and flight operations requirements and best practices.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products.
• Working knowledge of an aircraft maintenance control computer system.

At De Havilland Aircraft of Canada (DHC), we are committed to protecting our people, customers, shareholders and the public through Health & Safety Excellence. As such, it is an expectation that all employees maintain strict adherence to Health & Safety Policies and to perform key physical tasks of the position described in the job description and interview process. This may include but is not limited to the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions including temperature extremes, confined spaces, working at heights and with or around chemicals.

Employees are expected to adhere to the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when at work which must include but is not limited to the ability to maintain a positive fit test when mask use is required.

At De Havilland Canada, we aim to be inclusive and diverse and provide equal opportunity for employment. All qualified applicants, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, and disability, are encouraged to apply. De Havilland will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise your Talent Acquisition representative. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Any offer of employment is conditional on the completion of positive and satisfactory background checks, which may include proof that you are legally entitled to work in Canada, professional references, verification of employment history, verification of educational background and criminal background checks.