About the role
Being part of Air Canada is to become part of an iconic Canadian symbol, recently ranked the best Airline in North America. Let your career take flight by joining our diverse and vibrant team at the leading edge of passenger aviation.
The Minimum Equipment List (MEL) Controller is responsible for the administration, on behalf of the Chief Pilot, Company Minimum Equipment Lists in accordance with CAR 705.07 (2)(e). More specifically, the MEL Controller evaluates changes in technical and regulatory manuals in order to draft required changes to the MEL.
The MEL Controller also provides support on all MEL related issues with personnel from Flight Operations, Fleet Management, Maintenance Operations Control (MOC), In-Flight Service, Operations Engineering, Aircraft Performance, Transport Canada and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).
Responsibilities:
- Administer Company Minimum Equipment Lists (MEL) in accordance with CAR 705.06 (2)(e);
- Monitor and evaluate changes in Master Minimum Equipment Lists (MMELs), Dispatch Deviation Guides (DDGs), Aircraft Deactivation Procedures Manuals (ADPMs), Aircraft Flight Manuals (AFMs),
- Configuration Deviation Lists (CDLs) and Transport Canada MMEL Supplements (TC Supps) in order to draft required changes to the Air Canada Minimum Equipment Lists (MELs) for review by Flight
- Operations and Maintenance and approval by Transport Canada.
- Ensure that the philosophy, development and approval of the Minimum Equipment List (MEL) is done with respect to the guidelines from Transport Canada's TP 9155E – Master Minimum Equipment
- List/Minimum Equipment List Policy and Procedures Manual.
- Provide technical and regulatory expertise in the development and updating of MELs.
- Research redundancies in aircraft system designs, draft applicable relief in the MEL, and seek aircraft manufacturers' concurrence as required.
- Propose changes in MMELs to aircraft manufacturers and Transport Canada.
- Chair MEL review meetings and obtain approval from In-Flight Service, Flight Operations and Maintenance.
- Receive and respond to queries from MEL users.
- Analyze input/feedback from MEL users and develop appropriate revisions to the MELs.
- Act as central liaison between Flight Operations, Fleet Management, Maintenance Operations Control (MOC), In-Flight Service, Operations Engineering, Aircraft Performance, Transport Canada and OEMs on all MEL issues.
- Assume safety responsibilities in accordance with Section 1.3.7 of the Corporate Safety Management Manual (CSMM).
- Support MOC during off hours.
- Authorize Repair Interval extensions when the situation warrants.
Qualifications
- Transport Canada Aircraft Maintenance Engineer License or equivalent with considerable fleet-wide systems experience.
- Minimum of 3+ years of experience in a similar position.
- In-depth expertise and/or knowledge of aircraft systems.
- Requires limited to broad scope of skills and expertise from several functions in the Flight Operations, Maintenance and In-Flight Service branches, as well as a broad knowledge of airline operations, to
- propose and implement solutions to complex issues.
- Knowledge of regulations and policies applicable to the MMEL/MEL.
- Ability to use MS Outlook and Adobe Acrobat DC Pro efficiently.
- Effective planning and organizational skills.
- Strong written and verbal skills.
- Proven teamwork and administrative skills.
- Knowledge of regulations and policies concerning special operations such as Extended Diversion Time Operations (EDTO), Reduced Vertical Separation Minima (RVSM) and Required Navigation
- Performance (RNP) is an asset.
- 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 seeking any required work permits/visas or other authorizations which may be required is the sole responsibility of the candidates applying for this position.
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.
About Air Canada
Canada's largest airline, the country’s flag carrier and a founding member of Star Alliance, the world's most comprehensive air transportation network celebrating its 25thanniversary in 2022, Air Canada provides scheduled passenger service directly to 51 airports in Canada, 51 in the United States and 86 internationally. It is the only international network carrier in North America to receive a Four-Star ranking from Skytrax, which in 2021 gave Air Canada awards for the Best Airline Staff in North America, Best Airline Staff in Canada, Best Business Class Lounge in North America, and an excellence award for its management of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Air Canada est la plus importante société aérienne du Canada, le transporteur national du pays et un membre cofondateur du réseau Star Alliance — le plus vaste regroupement mondial de sociétés aériennes, qui célèbre son 25e anniversaire en 2022. Les lignes passagers régulières d’Air Canada relient sans escale 51 aéroports au Canada, 51 aux États-Unis et 86 sur le reste du globe. En Amérique du Nord, Air Canada constitue le seul transporteur aérien d’envergure internationale offrant une gamme complète de services à détenir la cote quatre étoiles de Skytrax qui, en 2021, lui a décerné les prix Meilleur personnel au sol et à bord en Amérique du Nord, Meilleur personnel au sol et à bord au Canada, Meilleur salon de classe affaires en Amérique du Nord ainsi qu’un Prix d’excellence pour sa gestion de la pandémie de la COVID-19.
About the role
Being part of Air Canada is to become part of an iconic Canadian symbol, recently ranked the best Airline in North America. Let your career take flight by joining our diverse and vibrant team at the leading edge of passenger aviation.
The Minimum Equipment List (MEL) Controller is responsible for the administration, on behalf of the Chief Pilot, Company Minimum Equipment Lists in accordance with CAR 705.07 (2)(e). More specifically, the MEL Controller evaluates changes in technical and regulatory manuals in order to draft required changes to the MEL.
The MEL Controller also provides support on all MEL related issues with personnel from Flight Operations, Fleet Management, Maintenance Operations Control (MOC), In-Flight Service, Operations Engineering, Aircraft Performance, Transport Canada and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).
Responsibilities:
- Administer Company Minimum Equipment Lists (MEL) in accordance with CAR 705.06 (2)(e);
- Monitor and evaluate changes in Master Minimum Equipment Lists (MMELs), Dispatch Deviation Guides (DDGs), Aircraft Deactivation Procedures Manuals (ADPMs), Aircraft Flight Manuals (AFMs),
- Configuration Deviation Lists (CDLs) and Transport Canada MMEL Supplements (TC Supps) in order to draft required changes to the Air Canada Minimum Equipment Lists (MELs) for review by Flight
- Operations and Maintenance and approval by Transport Canada.
- Ensure that the philosophy, development and approval of the Minimum Equipment List (MEL) is done with respect to the guidelines from Transport Canada's TP 9155E – Master Minimum Equipment
- List/Minimum Equipment List Policy and Procedures Manual.
- Provide technical and regulatory expertise in the development and updating of MELs.
- Research redundancies in aircraft system designs, draft applicable relief in the MEL, and seek aircraft manufacturers' concurrence as required.
- Propose changes in MMELs to aircraft manufacturers and Transport Canada.
- Chair MEL review meetings and obtain approval from In-Flight Service, Flight Operations and Maintenance.
- Receive and respond to queries from MEL users.
- Analyze input/feedback from MEL users and develop appropriate revisions to the MELs.
- Act as central liaison between Flight Operations, Fleet Management, Maintenance Operations Control (MOC), In-Flight Service, Operations Engineering, Aircraft Performance, Transport Canada and OEMs on all MEL issues.
- Assume safety responsibilities in accordance with Section 1.3.7 of the Corporate Safety Management Manual (CSMM).
- Support MOC during off hours.
- Authorize Repair Interval extensions when the situation warrants.
Qualifications
- Transport Canada Aircraft Maintenance Engineer License or equivalent with considerable fleet-wide systems experience.
- Minimum of 3+ years of experience in a similar position.
- In-depth expertise and/or knowledge of aircraft systems.
- Requires limited to broad scope of skills and expertise from several functions in the Flight Operations, Maintenance and In-Flight Service branches, as well as a broad knowledge of airline operations, to
- propose and implement solutions to complex issues.
- Knowledge of regulations and policies applicable to the MMEL/MEL.
- Ability to use MS Outlook and Adobe Acrobat DC Pro efficiently.
- Effective planning and organizational skills.
- Strong written and verbal skills.
- Proven teamwork and administrative skills.
- Knowledge of regulations and policies concerning special operations such as Extended Diversion Time Operations (EDTO), Reduced Vertical Separation Minima (RVSM) and Required Navigation
- Performance (RNP) is an asset.
- 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 seeking any required work permits/visas or other authorizations which may be required is the sole responsibility of the candidates applying for this position.
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.
About Air Canada
Canada's largest airline, the country’s flag carrier and a founding member of Star Alliance, the world's most comprehensive air transportation network celebrating its 25thanniversary in 2022, Air Canada provides scheduled passenger service directly to 51 airports in Canada, 51 in the United States and 86 internationally. It is the only international network carrier in North America to receive a Four-Star ranking from Skytrax, which in 2021 gave Air Canada awards for the Best Airline Staff in North America, Best Airline Staff in Canada, Best Business Class Lounge in North America, and an excellence award for its management of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Air Canada est la plus importante société aérienne du Canada, le transporteur national du pays et un membre cofondateur du réseau Star Alliance — le plus vaste regroupement mondial de sociétés aériennes, qui célèbre son 25e anniversaire en 2022. Les lignes passagers régulières d’Air Canada relient sans escale 51 aéroports au Canada, 51 aux États-Unis et 86 sur le reste du globe. En Amérique du Nord, Air Canada constitue le seul transporteur aérien d’envergure internationale offrant une gamme complète de services à détenir la cote quatre étoiles de Skytrax qui, en 2021, lui a décerné les prix Meilleur personnel au sol et à bord en Amérique du Nord, Meilleur personnel au sol et à bord au Canada, Meilleur salon de classe affaires en Amérique du Nord ainsi qu’un Prix d’excellence pour sa gestion de la pandémie de la COVID-19.