Conair is the largest, privately owned, fixed-wing aerial firefighting company in the world, operating a fleet of 80 specialized aircraft to fight forest fires. We have been supporting government agencies around the globe for over 50 years, with a reputation of providing service excellence, making us an industry leader. We are aerospace engineering experts, creating 16 different airtanker types, converting hundreds of aircraft into airtankers. We are aviation maintenance experts, performing repair, maintenance and overhaul on our fleet. And we are operators, providing airtankers, crew and maintenance on contract over fire seasons to government agencies including Canada, the US, Australia and France. The culture at Conair is built on a teamwork, with a commitment to people, safety and service. We are proud of who we are, what we do and how we do it, protecting our world from wildfires.
We currently have an opening for a full-time permanent Induction Records Analyst.
The Induction Records Analyst is responsible for the accurate and timely induction of aircraft technical records into Conair’s ERP system. The position validates maintenance history, aircraft and component configuration, controlled-component status, and supporting certification, and resolves discrepancies before final acceptance. The role also supports aircraft acquisition, import, export, lease, and disposal activities under the guidance of the Special Projects & Acquisition Controller (SPAC).
Major Duties and Responsibilites
- Accountable for the complete, accurate, and timely induction of technical records for newly acquired, leased, or incoming aircraft into Conair’s ERP system.
- Develop and execute the records-induction and data-migration plan, including identification of required source records, maintenance history, configuration data, and supporting documentation.
- Review, transcribe, and validate aircraft, engine, propeller, appliance, and component technical records, including the accurate transfer of third-party maintenance accomplishments into the ERP.
- Research and verify the installed aircraft and component configuration, including part and serial numbers, installation history, maintenance status, and applicable certification.
- Review life-limited parts (LLPs), hard-time components (HTCs), and other controlled components to verify technical history, accumulated usage, remaining life, next-due requirements, and supporting certification in accordance with Conair policy.
- Review and analyze applicable ADs, service bulletins, repairs, modifications, STCs, and other configuration-controlled requirements in collaboration with the SPAC, Fleet Planner, and other technical specialists, as required.
- Bridge the previous maintenance program to the applicable Conair maintenance program and reconcile maintenance accomplishments, thresholds, intervals, component statuses, and next-due requirements.
- Generate and review the ERP Aircraft Maintenance Due List and Component Maintenance Due List, and reconcile the ERP configuration and forecast against the source technical records before recommending final acceptance of the induction.
- Verify that inducted records meet Conair quality standards for completeness. Validate that the ERP accurately reflects the aircraft’s maintenance status, component configuration, and controlled-component requirements prior to final acceptance and release of the inducted aircraft
- Identify, document, and coordinate the resolution of missing records, certification deficiencies, conflicting technical history, and configuration discrepancies; immediately escalate any issue that could affect airworthiness, component eligibility, forecasting, or regulatory compliance.
- Maintain control and integrity of aircraft technical records and logbooks until the induction is completed and formally accepted, and provide induction status and outstanding-item reports to the Airworthiness Manager and SPAC.
- Support aircraft import, export, lease, acquisition, and disposal activities under the guidance of the SPAC.
- Perform all duties in accordance with Conair’s policies and procedures and applicable regulations.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong knowledge of aircraft maintenance programs, technical records, configuration control, and maintenance forecasting.
- Ability to interpret aircraft logbooks, maintenance releases, component certification, maintenance status reports, AD and modification status, and approved maintenance-program requirements.
- Working knowledge of LLP, HTC, and controlled-component technical-history requirements.
- Experience with aircraft acquisitions, imports, exports, lease returns, or records bridging is preferred.
- Ability to research incomplete or conflicting technical history, identify discrepancies, and document a supportable conclusion.
- Strong attention to detail and understanding of data quality, source-document traceability, and ERP configuration controls.
- Ability to prioritize work, manage deadlines, and work independently in a dynamic environment.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
Education and Experience
- Minimum three years of progressively responsible experience in aircraft technical records, maintenance planning, aircraft records induction, configuration control, or a related airworthiness function.
- Experience using an aviation ERP or maintenance information system is required; working knowledge of Ramco Aviation is preferred.
- Strong knowledge and skills working with Microsoft 365 applications.
- Aviation-related experience is required.
***Must be legally entitled to work in Canada (Canadian citizenship or permanent residency)***
