Position Summary Reporting to the Fleet Manager, the Technical Records Lead is responsible for the oversight, integrity, and compliance of all aircraft technical records across DHCs portfolio throughout the full asset lifecycle (manufacture, acquisition, storage, maintenance, refurbishment, and remarketing). This role provides daytoday leadership to Technical Records Analysts, Coordinators and Administrators, ensuring high quality execution of records management activities while driving consistency, process improvement, and regulatory compliance. The Technical Records Lead acts as a key liaison between internal departments, external service providers, and customers. Duties & Responsibilities - Lead, mentor, and coordinate the activities of Technical Records Analysts and Coordinators, ensuring workload alignment, quality, and performance. - Establish clear priorities and provide guidance on complex technical records issues and discrepancies, as well as review team outputs and ensure adherence to regulatory, company, and customer standards. - Ensure aircraft technical records are accurate, complete, and compliant with regulatory, customer, and company requirements and carried out within budgeted timelines. - Review and validate records including logbooks, work packages, component documentation, and aircraft compliance records. - Support the resolution of records discrepancies in coordination with Maintenance, Engineering, and Quality teams. - Maintain accuracy and integrity of data within the MRO tracking system, including aircraft utilization and maintenance records. - Ensure proper document control, digital archiving, and traceability of records. - Support implementation and use of systems such as Electronic Technical Logbooks (ETL) as applicable. - Support and carry out records activities related to aircraft transactions, including prebuy reviews, deliveries, returns, and lease transitions. - Support internal and external audits, inspections, and lessor reviews by preparing required documentation and reports. - Identify opportunities to improve records processes and support implementation of standardized practices. - Coordinate with internal departments and external service providers to ensure timely and compliant records management. - Perform any other duties as assigned. Education and Experience Qualifications - 57 years of experience in aircraft technical records, including demonstrated experience providing guidance or oversight to others. - Strong understanding of applicable airworthiness regulations, quality systems, and aircraft maintenance practices. - Proven experience reviewing and auditing technical documentation for accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance. - Comprehensive knowledge of aircraft technical records, including logbooks, component documentation, and maintenance records. - Working knowledge of aircraft maintenance control systems and MRO tracking software (CAMP, IFS considered an asset). - Familiarity with certification, regulatory, and jurisdictional requirements related to Dash 8 aircraft, MRO environments, and operators is an asset (Experience with Water bombers and Twin otters an asset). - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook). Benefits - Competitive wages - Paid vacation - Extended health benefits (medical, dental, vision, paramedical) - Life insurance - RRSP/DPSP Plan - Employee and family assistance program At De Havilland Aircraft of Canada (DHC), we are committed to protecting our people, customers, shareholders and the public through Health & Safety Excellence. As such, it is expected that all employees maintain strict adherence to Health & Safety Policies and to perform key physical tasks of the position described in the job description and interview process. This may include but is not limited to the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions including temperature extremes, confined spaces, working at heights and with or around chemicals. Employees are expected to adhere to the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when at work which must include but is not limited to the ability to maintain a positive fit test when mask use is required. At De Havilland Canada, we aim to be inclusive and diverse and provide equal opportunity for employment. All qualified applicants, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, and disability, are encouraged to apply. De Havilland will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise your Talent Acquisition representative. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially. Any offer of employment is conditional on the completion of positive and satisfactory background checks, which may include proof that you are legally entitled to work in Canada, professional references, verification of employment history, verification of educational background and criminal background checks. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Technical Records Lead