Specialist, Corp Safety

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. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Corporate Safety Investigations, the Manager, Corporate Safety – Flight Operations works as part of an integrated team of branch safety experts to oversee the Flight Safety Program at Air Canada. The Manager, Corporate Safety – Flight Operations manages the review and investigation of safety issues and events as reported from the day-to‑day flight operation. Qualifications High School Certificate, College or University degree is preferred. Formal accredited training in one, ideally more of the following areas: Formal Accident Investigation Training and certification; Human Factors Training; Risk Training and proven experience; or formal training in Quality Management, including ISOA Auditor training. Formal Management Training is an asset. Must hold or have held an aviation commercial Pilot License (CPL), an AME License or have appropriate military training and experience. Extensive cockpit experience as well as experience as a Flight Operations or Aircraft Technical Operations Manager are desirable elements. Accreditation in Accident Investigation and/or Risk Management and/or Quality Auditing and Quality Management (ASQ, CQMgr, CQA, CQE, CQT) or equivalent (e.g., TC auditor, Air Canada Auditor, IOSA Auditor or Evaluator) is required. Knowledge and familiarity with AQD or similar software is essential. Have or have held a previous senior Manager, Chief Pilot, Flight Safety or Senior Operations position within an equivalent Canadian Air Operation is required. Aviation experience shall include in depth knowledge of daily airline/airport operating procedures and interdependence. In depth expertise (5 years of experience) within Part 705 Canadian Air Operator and qualified Fleet Management and/or Flight Safety training. In depth knowledge of Transport Canada regulations and standards. Similar foreign regulatory agency regulations and requirements (e.g., FARs, EASA‑Ops) understanding and exposure is required. Knowledge of International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Standards, Recommended Practices and Applicable Annexes is required. Knowledge of International Air Transport Association (IATA) Safety Practices, Operational Investigative Techniques and approved practices is desired. Knowledge of Air Canada Corporate, technical, policy and standard operating procedures must be achieved in short order. Knowledge of Star Alliance, their safety practices and Best Practices is desired. At least 3 years operational experience as a senior Flight Operations manager and as a safety professional with a Part 704 or Part 705 carrier or equivalent. Must have experience in dealing with all the operational departments that are included in daily airline operations including the governance policies of AC products and services. A broad scope of skills and expertise of AC products and services, an ability to propose or recommend multiple types of solutions to complex issues and the skills to develop comprehensive written materials is required. Requires a broad knowledge of domestic and international aviation management and safety techniques to propose multiple types of solutions and recommendations to complex issues to Senior and Executive management, and to discuss with both Transport Canada and Transportation Safety Board Managers and staff. In depth knowledge of procedures, both national and international within the applicable flight regimes operated by Air Canada flight crews including internationally accepted best practices for the aircraft fleets flown. Requires a solid understanding of aircraft procedures and standard operating procedures for all Air Canada aircraft fleets. Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Full‑time Job function Other Industries Airlines and Aviation #J-18808-Ljbffr