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 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.
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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.
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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 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.
Not the right fit? Search for Technician, Aircraft Performance jobs in Dorval, QC
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.