Senior Manager, IATA Fuel Quality Pool (IFQP)

International Air Transport Association; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global airline association in Montreal seeks a Fuel Safety and Quality Professional with 5-10 years of experience in fuel quality management. The role involves analyzing systems, preparing presentations on fuel safety, and engaging with stakeholders to enhance safety standards. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks and possess excellent problem-solving skills. This position offers a collaborative environment within a multinational team and encourages maintaining high safety standards in aviation.

Benefits

Flexible work options

Generous time off including birthdays

Continuous learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–10 years of experience in fuel quality and safety management.
• Strong knowledge of fuel quality control measures and international standards.
• Ability to create and deliver presentations to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and implement improvements to existing systems.
• Prepare and deliver presentations on fuel quality and safety.
• Provide findings and feedback on inspection reports.

Skills

Fuel Safety and Quality Management

Presentation Skills

Regulatory Framework Knowledge

Data Analysis

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Stakeholder Engagement

English (oral and written)

Job description

Employment Type:Permanent
Contract Duration:

Why you will love working here

At IATA, we represent over 350 airlines worldwide, striving to make aviation safer, smarter, more sustainable, and inclusive.

• Our Values are not just words on a page - they are the energy behind everything we do: ONE IATA - we collaborate across teams, TRUSTED - we do the right thing, INNOVATIVE - we make tomorrow better, INCLUSIVE - we embrace diverse perspectives.
• With over 30,000 courses available, we believe in continuous learning and support your growth in an ever-changing industry.
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion are our priorities. We are certified by the Equal Salary Foundation, offering equal pay and family-friendly policies.
• We encourage community involvement through volunteering and strive to make tomorrow better for aviation and our communities. We offer time off so you can support causes important to you.
• We promote work-life balance with flexible work options, including remote and hybrid work, a generous "work from abroad" policy, and you get your birthday off!

About the team you are joining

Flight and Technical Operations team is a dynamic multinational and multi-disciplined team. We have a common aim to improve ground and flight safety. This involves close coordination with member airlines, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM), Fuel Suppliers, Standard & Regulatory Bodies, and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) from IATA Strategic Partners to ensuring fuel quality and operational safety. We also work closely with the IATA Commercial Fuel and Environment & Sustainability teams to deliver a bi-annual Aviation Energy Forum that is informative, educational and provides a platform for collaborating with industry partners.

What your day would be like

Reporting to the Head of Technical Fuel under the direction and guidance of the IFQP Steering Committee, you will be responsible to manage and deliver on the required task and objectives as set out by the Steering Committee of IFQP.

Your responsibilities

• Analyze, develop, and implement improvements to the existing systems
• Prepare and deliver presentations on fuel safety, quality assurance, and IFQP developments to internal teams and external stakeholders
• Assess inspection reports, provide findings, recommendations and meaningful feedback to inspectors
• Generate data analysis to provide feedback to the teams, and analyze industry developments to maintain our standard as up to date as possible

Shared responsibility with the Head of Technical Fuel

• Act as a representative in international meetings, working groups, and regulatory discussions
• Work closely with all teams, regulatory bodies, and industry partners
• Represent the organization in international meetings

We would love to hear from you

• You are a highly skilled Fuel Safety and Quality Professional
• Minimum of 5–10 years of experience in fuel quality and safety management. Experience working with aviation, fuel programs or IFQP is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of fuel matters, quality control measures, regulatory frameworks, and international fuel standards (e.g., ASTM, ISO, ICAO, IATA)
• Ability to evaluate complex reports, identify trends, and develop actionable recommendations
• Excellent ability to create and deliver high-quality presentations and reports to diverse audiences
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to enhance system efficiency and compliance
• Ability to work as an external consultant managing multiple tasks and successfully engaging with a diversity of stakeholders
• Excellent command of English language, both oral and written; any other languages would be an asset.

Travel Required

Y: 30%

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