Technical Data Controller

Safran; Ajax; On-site; CAD 78,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran Landing Systems in Ajax, Canada, is seeking a Technical Data Controller to transform engineering information into clear, configuration-controlled maintenance publications for complex aircraft landing gear systems. You will work with engineering, manufacturing, and service teams to deliver accurate documentation across the product lifecycle.

The role requires interpreting drawings and data, applying ATA iSpec 2200, ASD S1000D standards, and ensuring publication readiness for entry into

Qualifications

• Experience in technical publications within aerospace or regulated industry.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, and change data.
• Strong written communication and clear, structured documentation.
• Understanding of configuration control and engineering-change processes.
• Experience with maintenance publications (CMMs, SBs, AMMs).

Responsibilities

• Lifecycle management of technical publications (CMMs, SBs, AMMs).
• Interpret drawings, procedures, and data to create compliant docs.
• Coordinate technical reviews with engineering, quality, and customers.
• Ensure publication readiness for in-service use and updates.
• Drive usability improvements with operators and MROs.
• Travel occasionally within Canada or internationally.

Skills

Technical publications

Editorial review

Stakeholder collaboration

Configuration control

Technical drafting

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Arbortext Editor

Adobe FrameMaker

PTC IsoDraw

CAD/PLM tools

Job description

Customer services and support - Technical documentation management

Job title

Technical Data Controller

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Employees / Staff

Full-time

Safran Landing Systems is offering an opportunity to join our Customer Support Centre as a Technical Data Controller, reporting to the Technical Data Manager. You will transform engineering information into clear, accurate, and configuration-controlled maintenance publications for advanced aircraft landing gear systems used by manufacturers, operators, and MRO organisations worldwide.

You will support publications across the complete product lifecycle—from development through in-service operations—collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, test, quality, programme, customer support, and supplier teams.

The role operates to recognised standards including ATA iSpec 2200, ASD S1000D and ASD-STE100.

Key Responsibilities:

• Life cycle management of technical publications, including Component Maintenance Manuals (CMMs), Service Bulletin (SBs), Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) and associated Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA).
• Interpret engineering/assembly drawings, test procedures, and design data to produce accurate and compliant technical documentation.
• Plan and coordinate technical reviews with engineering, airworthiness, quality, programme, customers, suppliers and approval organisations.
• Management of the content quality through editorial review, technical checks, and engineering validation.
• Deliver publication readiness for entry into service and provide responsive support for in-service investigations, customer queries and urgent changes.
• Engage with operators and MRO organisations to evaluate publication usability and drive continuous improvement.
• Travel occasionally within Canada or internationally.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Relevant experience in technical publications or an engineering, maintenance, manufacturing or product-support role within aerospace, defence or another regulated industry.
• Ability to interpret technical source data, such as engineering drawings, specifications, bills of material, design changes, test evidence, or maintenance information.
• Ability to turn complex information into clear, accurate and well-structured technical content.
• Working understanding of configuration control, technical review, and engineering-change principles.
• Effective stakeholder collaboration, sound judgement, and the ability to deliver accurate work to agreed priorities and timescales.
• Experience with CMMs, SBs, IPCs/IPLs, AMMs or other maintenance publications.
• Knowledge of ATA iSpec 2200, ASD S1000D, ASD-STE100, SGML or XML structured authoring.
• Experience with CAD or PLM data and tools such as Arbortext Editor, Adobe FrameMaker or PTC IsoDraw.
• Practical aircraft maintenance, MRO, design, production, assembly, test or product-support experience.
• Knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic or electromechanical aircraft systems.

Salary: $78,100 to $97,600

Reason for Recruitment: Replacement

Feeling hesitant because you don't meet all of the job requirements? Don't be! Safran Landing Systems (SafranLS) is committed to creating an inclusive, diverse and equitable team and encourages all applicants to apply. If you love a challenge and want to work in an exciting, high-tech environment, we want to hear from you.

We see diversity as a means to leverage creativity, collective performance and innovation. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. SafranLS is committed to a positive, supportive, and inclusive environment with continual learning opportunities and a focus on well-being in the workplace.

SafranLS offers accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process and will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to SafranLS in advance.

At SafranLS, a passion for Aerospace can mean a limitless career, land your next position with us!

While we thank all applicants, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

The above statements reflect the general items considered necessary to describe principal functions of the position and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position. Other duties may be assigned as per management instruction. All applicants must meet the following requirements:Minimum age of 18 years. Canadian Controlled Goods Regulations (CGR), U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Canadian government security clearances and applicable contractual obligations.

Job location

City (-ies)

Ajax

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 3 years

General information

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's "World's Best Companies 2025" ranking.

Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in landing gear, wheels & brakes, and associated systems for civil and military aircraft and helicopters. We master the entire lifecycle of our products, from design and manufacturing through to maintenance. Did you know that every second, somewhere in the world, an aircraft lands using one of our systems?

Would you like to grow in an international, stimulating and supportive environment within a human-sized company? Join us! Become one of our 8,000 passionate employees worldwide.

Don't meet 100% of the requirements? That's not a barrier for us. Above all, we're looking for creative and committed people!