Senior Technical Data Controller

Transatat1; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Transat is seeking a seasoned Technical Data Controller to ensure aviation maintenance records meet Transport Canada regulations and company standards. You will perform audits, validate life‑limited part traceability, and support modifications and inspections across aircraft systems.

The role requires strong regulatory knowledge, analytical rigor, and the ability to coach teammates in a bilingual (French/English) environment in Quebec and beyond.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years as Technical Data Controller in aviation with relevant software systems.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian aviation regulations and maintenance compliance.
• Experience with aircraft maintenance control documentation and manufacturer programs.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, problem-solving skills; ability to coach others.
• Bilingual in French and English; able to communicate with Quebec and international stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Ensure maintenance records comply with Transport Canada regulations and company standards.
• Perform quality audits of technical data for aircraft, engines, APUs, and components.
• Verify modifications, inspections, replacements, SBs, ADs, and manufacturer recommendations.
• Audit life-limited and time-controlled components tracking.
• Prepare and validate traceability docs for life-limited parts on aircraft or major assemblies.
• Provide training and troubleshooting support to Technical Data Controllers.
• Respond to inquiries about technical records and assist in lease returns, sales, and import documentation reviews.
• Perform Technical Data Controller duties to support operations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Coaching/mentoring

Team collaboration

Bilingual English/French

MS Office proficiency

AI tools familiarity

Education

High school diploma

Tools

MS Office

Copilot/AI tools

Job description

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.

Requirements

• 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.

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.