Senior Technical Data Controller

Air Transat; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Transat in Canada is seeking a Senior Technical Data Controller to ensure accuracy, integrity, and regulatory compliance of aircraft maintenance records across systems. You will coach team members and support a high-standard technical data environment.

In collaboration with the Manager, Technical Records, you will audit data, verify modifications and directives, and supervise traceability for life-limited parts across major assemblies, engines, APUs, and landing gear.

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a Technical Data Controller in the aviation industry, including experience with aviation-related computerized maintenance tracking systems.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian aviation regulations, standards, and maintenance compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of aircraft maintenance control documentation and manufacturer maintenance programs.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills, with the ability to support and coach team members.
• Excellent proficiency with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) and demonstrated ability to use collaborative digital tools and AI technologies (e.g., Copilot). Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies.
• Oral and written fluency in French and English

Responsibilities

• Ensure all maintenance records comply with Transport Canada regulations, company procedures, and applicable industry standards.
• Perform quality audits and validations of technical data related to aircraft, engines, APUs, and components to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Verify the accomplishment of modifications, inspections, replacements, Service Bulletins, Airworthiness Directives, and manufacturer recommendations.
• Audit repetitive inspections and the tracking of life-limited and time-controlled components.
• Prepare, review, and validate documentation demonstrating traceability and status of life-limited parts installed on aircraft or major assemblies, including engines, APUs, landing gear, and thrust reversers.
• Provide training, coaching, and troubleshooting support to Technical Data Controllers.
• Respond to inquiries related to technical records and participate in aircraft lease return, aircraft sale, and aircraft import documentation reviews and audits.
• Perform Technical Data Controller duties as required to support operational needs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Coaching

MS Office

Collaboration tools

AI tools (Copilot)

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Aviation maintenance tracking systems

Job description

• Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time
• Job Category: Unionized

Company Description

Join the journey!

Our mission is to be the preferred airline of our customers and our team. Open-mindedness, concern for others, intelligence at work, and above all, a good dose of fun allow us to achieve great things every day. Our commitment has earned us the title of best leisure airline in the world several times, and this is just the beginning. Want to join us? You will have the chance to enjoy exclusive travel privileges to explore the world and create unforgettable memories. You will also have the opportunity to work in modern and inspiring work environments.

Job Description

In collaboration with the Manager, Technical Records, the Senior Technical Data Controller acts as a subject matter expert and resource for the Technical Records team. The incumbent ensures the accuracy, integrity, and regulatory compliance of aircraft, engine, and APU maintenance records within the company's electronic tracking systems while providing coaching, training, and technical support to team members.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all maintenance records comply with Transport Canada regulations, company procedures, and applicable industry standards.
• Perform quality audits and validations of technical data related to aircraft, engines, APUs, and components to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Verify the accomplishment of modifications, inspections, replacements, Service Bulletins, Airworthiness Directives, and manufacturer recommendations.
• Audit repetitive inspections and the tracking of life-limited and time-controlled components.
• Prepare, review, and validate documentation demonstrating traceability and status of life-limited parts installed on aircraft or major assemblies, including engines, APUs, landing gear, and thrust reversers.
• Provide training, coaching, and troubleshooting support to Technical Data Controllers.
• Respond to inquiries related to technical records and participate in aircraft lease return, aircraft sale, and aircraft import documentation reviews and audits.
• Perform Technical Data Controller duties as required to support operational needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a Technical Data Controller in the aviation industry, including experience with aviation-related computerized maintenance tracking systems.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian aviation regulations, standards, and maintenance compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of aircraft maintenance control documentation and manufacturer maintenance programs.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills, with the ability to support and coach team members.
• Excellent proficiency with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) and demonstrated ability to use collaborative digital tools and AI technologies (e.g., Copilot). Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies.
• Oral and written fluency in French and English*

  A good knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. The incumbent will be required to communicate and collaborate frequently in English, both orally and in writing, with colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders in Quebec, the rest of Canada, and internationally.

Additional Information

Artificial intelligence tools are used to analyze applications, whether to sort or preselect profiles based on criteria related to job requirements. All applications are then reviewed by our recruitment team to ensure a fair and inclusive process.

Employment Equity

At Transat, we foster an environment where inclusiveness, respect and equity reign. We endeavour to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers as well as the communities to which we travel. We encourage women, members of visible minorities, ethnic minorities, aboriginal peoples as well as people with disabilities to submit their candidacy. Transat will accommodate people with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, please contact us in order to work together in meeting adequately your needs.