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The Technician, Aircraft Performance supports the safe and efficient operation of the Air Canada fleet by performing aircraft performance analysis and maintaining airport, obstacle, and performance data.
The Technician performs these duties under the direction and supervision of the Principal Engineer, Aircraft Performance, in accordance with established standards, procedures, and methodologies. The role contributes to regulatory compliance, operational optimization of aircraft take-off, landing and route performance across the Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge and NRFO fleet.
Responsibilities:
- Design and validate engine-inoperative obstacle clearance departure and missed approach procedures with the goal of maximizing both operational integrity and performance capabilities.
- Conduct airport analysis by collecting, validating, and maintaining the most up-to date airport, runway, terrain, and obstacle data.
- Support airport authorization processes.
- Use computer-assisted design (CAD) and geographical information system (GIS) tools to model and analyze terrain and obstacle environments.
- Liaise with airport authorities and external data providers on assigned items, escalating broader operational impacts as required to improve aircraft operational safety and efficiency.
- Monitor Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs), aeronautical information publication (AIP) revisions and procedure changes impacting flight operations.
- Assess NOTAMs, temporary obstacles, runway construction, and NAVAID outages for operational impact.
- Maintain airport data within aircraft performance applications and related operational systems.
- Review and assess Jeppesen revisions during each AIRAC cycle and process changes impacting flight operations (e.g., SIDs, approaches, NAVAIDs).
- Ensure performance procedures and airport data are accurately published for use by Flight Crew and Flight Dispatch.
- Maintain audit-ready documentation and version control of performance analyses.
- Prepare route performance analyses in support of Network Planning, Scheduling, Dispatch, Aircraft Programs and other internal stakeholders.
Qualifications
Education
- Technical degree in aviation, geomatics/GIS or equivalent.
Experience
- 3+ years of experience in aircraft performance, airline operations, flight procedure design or related aviation field experience preferred.
- Experience working with aircraft performance software and airport/obstacle data systems is an asset.
Technical Skills
- Strong understanding of aircraft performance principles and regulatory requirements.
- Proficiency in analytical tools (e.g. advanced Excel, performance software).
- Experience with CAD and/or GIS tools preferred.
- Working knowledge of AIRAC cycle processes and Jeppesen data products is an asset.
Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- High attention to detail and data accuracy.
- Ability to exercise sound technical judgement in safety-critical environments.
- Effective written and verbal communications skills.
- Ability to collaborate across technical and operational departments.
- Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities within defined timelines.
- Must be willing to provide occasional off-hour support.
- Demonstrate punctuality and dependability to support overall team success in a fast-paced environment.
Conditions of Employment:
Candidates must be eligible to work in the country of interest at the time any offer of employment is made and are responsible for obtaining any required work permits, visas, or other authorizations necessary for employment. Prior to their start date, candidates will also need to provide proof of their eligibility to work in the country of interest.
Linguistic Requirements
Based on equal qualifications, preference will be given to bilingual candidates.
Diversity and Inclusion
Air Canada is strongly committed to Diversity and Inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding work environment which highlights employees’ unique contributions to our company’s success.
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all to help us build a diverse workforce which reflects the diversity of our customers, and communities, in which we live and serve.
Air Canada thanks all candidates for their interest; however only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.
