Supervisor, Technical Records

Air Transat; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Transat is seeking a seasoned Manager, Aircraft Import and Export to lead the Technical Records team, ensuring regulatory compliance and efficiency in maintenance records for leased aircraft. You will partner with Engineering, Maintenance, QA and Supply Chain to optimize workflows and meet Transport Canada requirements.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in aviation records, strong leasing knowledge, and fluency in French and English to communicate across Quebec, Canada, and internationally.

Qualifications

• College diploma or equivalent with relevant experience.
• Minimum 10 years in aviation technical records.
• Excellent knowledge of aircraft leasing standards.
• Knowledge of aircraft maintenance programs is an asset.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Fluency in French and English; French required in Quebec.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coach, and support Technical Records team members by providing guidance.
• Act as team leader and help plan and coordinate departmental activities.
• Identify training needs and process improvement opportunities.
• Maintain a complete maintenance records system compliant with leasing standards.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Maintenance, QA, and Supply Chain to optimize processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders in aircraft import/export activities for efficient workflow.
• Ensure security and availability of technical records for aeronautical products.
• Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Aviation industry experience

Bilingual English/French

Team coaching

MS Office proficiency

AI tools experience

Education

College diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)

AI tools (Copilot)

Job 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.

Company Description

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, Aircraft Import and Export, the incumbent oversees the activities of the Technical Records team and ensures the integrity, compliance, and efficiency of aircraft maintenance records. The person in this role ensures that Transport Canada, manufacturer, and company maintenance manual requirements are met at all times while supporting the department’s day-to-day operations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coach, and support Technical Records team members by providing effective guidance and knowledge transfer.
• Act as a team leader and contribute to the planning and coordination of departmental activities.
• Identify training needs and process improvement opportunities in accordance with company policies.
• Ensure the maintenance of a complete maintenance records system that complies with aircraft leasing industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate activities with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality Assurance, and Supply Chain teams to optimize processes and support problem resolution.
• Collaborate with stakeholders involved in aircraft import and export activities to ensure an efficient workflow.
• Ensure the security, integrity, and availability of technical records for aeronautical products.
• Participate in special projects and perform other related duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• College diploma or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in an aviation technical records environment.
• Excellent knowledge of aircraft leasing standards and requirements.
• Knowledge of aircraft maintenance programs is considered an asset.
• Strong communication, collaboration, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage time, priorities, and urgent matters in a dynamic operational environment.
• Excellent proficiency with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) and demonstrated ease with 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

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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.