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The Regulatory Affairs Manager is responsible to the Manager, Regulatory Affairs – Flight Operations for maintaining the Air Operator Certificates, domestic and foreign operations specifications, regulatory exemptions and other operational authorizations for Air Canada and Air Canada rouge (ACR).

QUALIFICATIONS

• University or college diploma required, studies in aviation management an asset.
• Experience in airline operations governed by the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) an asset.
• Experience shall include in-depth knowledge of daily airline operating procedures as well as Transport Canada regulations (CARs), standards (CASS), similar foreign regulatory agency and requirements (e.g., FARs, EU-OPS).
• In-depth knowledge of International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Standards and Recommended Practices.
• In-depth knowledge of International Air Transport Association (IATA) IOSA requirements and approved practices.
• In-depth knowledge of Air Canada corporate technical, policy, standard operating procedures and Star Alliance Best Practices.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks and to prioritize heavy workloads and tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under general direction with minimal supervision.
• Strong researching skills.
• Advanced knowledge of computers, Excel and Word applications.
• Database management, trending, risk analysis, written communications and technical writing.
• 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.

• In liaison with various company branches and departments, manage the production of complex (inter-branch/departmental and project) regulatory applications for Air Canada and ACR.
• Research, analyze and interpret domestic and international regulatory requirements for compliance purposes.
• Determine key information required for applications to satisfy regulatory requirements. Liaise with Legal, International, Flight Standards, Flight Technical, Fleets, Training, Flight Dispatch, Cabin Safety, Corporate SE&Q, Maintenance, Airports and Security to source this information.
• Participate in meetings with Flight Technical, Training & Standards in order to develop complex Operations Specification applications.
• Prepare comprehensive applications for foreign and domestic regulatory authorizations and exemptions;
• Develop, document and implement Regulatory Affairs policies and procedures. Maintain Regulatory Affairs FOSQM section.
• Program the Regulatory Affairs databases, ensuring department requirements are met.
• Oversee and validate the tracking and filing of all regulatory submission and approval records on the Shared Drive and in Smart4Aviation (S4A).
• Ensure distribution lists are kept up to date and that notifications on renewals of permits and authorizations are provided to Air Canada management.
• Determine investigative requirements for self-disclosing, and regulatory queries relating to, regulatory/safety infractions, ramp inspection findings, etc.
• Liaise with various company branches and departments, advising on investigative requirements. Collect and organize investigation details.
• While considering public relations and employee/company privacy, write and submit self-disclosures and requested responses to regulatory/safety infractions.
• Other duties as required.
• Delegate for Manager Regulatory Affairs – Flight Operations.