Senior Manager, IATA Fuel Quality Pool (IFQP)

IATA Consulting; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation organization in Montreal is seeking a highly skilled Fuel Safety and Quality Professional. The role involves managing fuel quality programs, preparing presentations on safety matters, and evaluating reports to ensure compliance with international fuel standards. Ideal candidates should have 5-10 years of experience in the field, strong analytical skills, and the ability to engage diverse stakeholders. This position requires some travel and offers flexible work options to support work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible work options

Generous work from abroad policy

Time off for community involvement

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5–10 years of experience in fuel quality and safety management.
• Experience working with aviation, fuel programs, or IFQP is an advantage.
• Ability to evaluate complex reports and identify trends.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver on IFQP requirements.
• Prepare and deliver presentations on fuel safety and quality assurance.
• Generate data analysis and provide feedback to teams.

Skills

Fuel Safety and Quality Professional

Knowledge of fuel quality control measures

Strong critical thinking skills

Excellent presentation skills

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.

• 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 if

• 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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