Daniel Leduc Email & Phone Number

Pierrefonds, Quebec, Canada

Master Minimum Equipment Lists (MMEL) for Transport Canada, FAA and EASA │ Customized Minimum Equipment Lists (MEL) | Non-Essential Equipment and Furnishings (NEF)Maintenance Control Manuals (MCM) │ Maintenance Program Manuals (MPM)Aircraft Maintenance Facility Evaluation and Audit │ Aircraft Evaluation and MaintenanceQuality Assurance Programs for AMOs (CAR 573), Private Operators (CAR 604) and Commercial Operators (CARs 703, 704, 705) | Maintenance Control System

Saint-Laurent, Quebec

Reporting to the Section Chief, Reliability, Maintainability and Safety (RMAS), participated in developing the MMEL for the CSeries and Global 7500 aircraft: reviewed and recommended for approval MMEL candidates provided by suppliers from different aircraft systems, maintained MMEL database, provided technical support to aircraft designers, engineers, integrators and specialists. • I reduced many inconsistencies in the formatting of MMEL items across all BA MMEL manuals. I developed a MMEL… Show more Reporting to the Section Chief, Reliability, Maintainability and Safety (RMAS), participated in developing the MMEL for the CSeries and Global 7500 aircraft: reviewed and recommended for approval MMEL candidates provided by suppliers from different aircraft systems, maintained MMEL database, provided technical support to aircraft designers, engineers, integrators and specialists. • I reduced many inconsistencies in the formatting of MMEL items across all BA MMEL manuals. I developed a MMEL specification and process to be used across all BA platforms to improve standardisation.• I proposed changes to the Transport Canada MMEL Guidance Book to align with associated FAA MMEL Policy Letters. The Guidance Book had not been revised since 2009 and was long overdue for an update.• I developed cross-reference lists for the CSeries and Global 7500 aircraft which assist operators to consult the appropriate MMEL item when any particular crew alerting message appears. This would eliminate any confusion and improve dispatchability. Show less

St-Hubert, Quebec

SUPPLEMENTARY READY RESERVE 2000 – 2012CANADIAN FORCES LIAISON COUNCIL (CFLC) 1996 – 2000Québec Provincial Liaison Officer1 TACTICAL AVIATION SUPPORT SQUADRON 1994 -1996Commanding Officer Commanded 40 Regular Force and 80 Reservists in a unit that provided aircraft maintenance and logistical support to a helicopter operational training squadron and a… Show more SUPPLEMENTARY READY RESERVE 2000 – 2012CANADIAN FORCES LIAISON COUNCIL (CFLC) 1996 – 2000Québec Provincial Liaison Officer1 TACTICAL AVIATION SUPPORT SQUADRON 1994 -1996Commanding Officer Commanded 40 Regular Force and 80 Reservists in a unit that provided aircraft maintenance and logistical support to a helicopter operational training squadron and a tactical helicopter squadron.• Directed squadron activities related to the amalgamation of aircraft maintenance facilities in Hangar 10 due to 450 Squadron move from Ottawa to Montreal. This required maximizing the space available to accommodate additional personnel, aircraft and associated equipment.• Under my command, Squadron maintained aircraft readiness at 10% above national average as well as handling approximately 400 transient Canadian Forces and Allied aircraft per year.1 TACTICAL AVIATION WING 1991 – 1994HELTAW Project Manager & Senior Staff Officer, Support 401 AND 438 SQUADRONS 1969 – 1991Aircraft Technician – Supervisor – Technical Crewmember – Squadron Aircraft Maintenance Engineering OfficerSelected in 1990 to lead 401 Squadron participation in Battle of Britain 50th anniversary celebrations in London, England. Show less

Dorval, Quebec

Reporting to the General Manager, Flight Operations Engineering and Aircraft Performance, establish and supervise a department consisting of two MEL Controllers and one MEL Coordinator to provide MEL Services in support of Air Canada's Flight Operations and Line Maintenance on a 24/7 basis. Issue revisions to the MEL Preamble as required by regulations and company requirements. Develop and maintain the MEL Manuals for the Airbus 340-300, 340-500, Embraer 175 and 190. Introduce changes to all… Show more Reporting to the General Manager, Flight Operations Engineering and Aircraft Performance, establish and supervise a department consisting of two MEL Controllers and one MEL Coordinator to provide MEL Services in support of Air Canada's Flight Operations and Line Maintenance on a 24/7 basis. Issue revisions to the MEL Preamble as required by regulations and company requirements. Develop and maintain the MEL Manuals for the Airbus 340-300, 340-500, Embraer 175 and 190. Introduce changes to all MEL Manuals to comply with operational requirements such as RVSM, ETOPS, RNP and Polar Operations. Provide input as the Air Canada representative at Canadian Aviation Regulations Advisory Council meetings to propose changes to the Regulations.• Led Transport Canada Master Minimum Equipment List/Minimum Equipment List Working Group as National Co-Chair. Chaired meetings and led discussions with representatives of Transport Canada, aviation industry and unions to propose changes to Transport Canada publications.• Served as Member, Secretary and Vice-Chair of the FAA - ATA Master Minimum Equipment List Industry Group. Participated in working groups that led to the development of the Non Essential Equipment and Furnishings Program, the Operator Approved MEL Program and the Policy Letter Rewrite Project.• Implemented a project to make the MEL manuals available electronically. This made the information available to anyone in the company, even at remote locations and reduced printing and distribution costs. Show less

Dorval, Quebec

Reporting to the Director, Maintenance Quality and Technical Training, develop and publish the MELs for Air Canada's various fleets of aircraft, their related policies and procedures. Evaluate changes made in regulatory and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) publications. Seek out redundancies in aircraft systems designs. Propose changes to FAA MMELs via the Flight Operations Evaluation Board process. Coordinate with Line Maintenance, Maintenance Operations Control, Flight Crews and Cabin… Show more Reporting to the Director, Maintenance Quality and Technical Training, develop and publish the MELs for Air Canada's various fleets of aircraft, their related policies and procedures. Evaluate changes made in regulatory and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) publications. Seek out redundancies in aircraft systems designs. Propose changes to FAA MMELs via the Flight Operations Evaluation Board process. Coordinate with Line Maintenance, Maintenance Operations Control, Flight Crews and Cabin Crews for compliance with MEL procedures and their interpretation.• Developed and implemented a structured internal review process to ensure that all MEL stakeholders’ concerns were addressed.• Consolidated seven different versions of the MEL Preamble into one comprehensive document that could be used across the entire Air Canada fleet. This eliminated many contradictions and clarified many ambiguities.• Maintained and issued revisions to the MEL Manuals for the Airbus 319, 320, 321, 330, Boeing 747-200, 747-400, 767-200, 767-300 and Douglas DC-9. Many of these revisions were developed simultaneously.• Created a MEL Development Checklist as a job aid to ensure that all regulatory and company requirements were met when preparing MEL manual drafts. This resulted in consistency and a substantial reduction in comments from Transport Canada.• Collaborated with Transport Canada to propose changes to the Transport Canada MMEL Guidance Book which was overdue for revision. Show less

Dorval, Quebec

Reporting to the Regional Superintendent, Air Carrier Inspection, perform surveillance on Canadair and Pratt & Whitney manufacturing activities and eventually selected as the Principal Airworthiness Inspector for Air Canada. Perform airworthiness audits and evaluation of foreign aircraft maintenance facilities in Europe, Asia, the USA and the Middle East. Review and recommend for approval the Minimum Equipment List manuals for all types of aircraft operated by Air Canada. Evaluate, approve and… Show more Reporting to the Regional Superintendent, Air Carrier Inspection, perform surveillance on Canadair and Pratt & Whitney manufacturing activities and eventually selected as the Principal Airworthiness Inspector for Air Canada. Perform airworthiness audits and evaluation of foreign aircraft maintenance facilities in Europe, Asia, the USA and the Middle East. Review and recommend for approval the Minimum Equipment List manuals for all types of aircraft operated by Air Canada. Evaluate, approve and monitor aircraft reliability and extended range operations programs. Participate and monitor the introduction of new aircraft types into Air Canada fleet.• Inspected and evaluated aircraft for compliance to airworthiness standards and issued Certificates of Airworthiness.• Issued Flight Permits and Export Certificates of Airworthiness for Normal and Transport Category aircraft.• Audited Aircraft Maintenance Organizations (AMOs) for compliance to Canadian Aviation Regulations.• Reviewed and approved Maintenance Control Manuals (MCMs) and Minimum Equipment Lists (MELs) for commercial and private operators.• Reviewed and approved Maintenance Control Systems and maintenance schedules for private and commercial operators. Show less

Dorval, Quebec

Reporting to the Vice-President, Engineering and Quality Assurance, developed Maintenance Control Manual and implemented quality program to obtain Transport Canada Approved Maintenance Organization and Design Approval Organization approvals.• Directed program and activities that resulted in acquiring Department of National Defence AQAP-1 recognition. Received a letter of commendation from the company President for my efforts and dedication in achieving this company milestone. • As… Show more Reporting to the Vice-President, Engineering and Quality Assurance, developed Maintenance Control Manual and implemented quality program to obtain Transport Canada Approved Maintenance Organization and Design Approval Organization approvals.• Directed program and activities that resulted in acquiring Department of National Defence AQAP-1 recognition. Received a letter of commendation from the company President for my efforts and dedication in achieving this company milestone. • As Chairman of the Safety Committee, implemented Health and Safety program meeting federal and provincial occupational safety and health standards. This resulted in increase safety awareness in the workforce.• Documented and implemented quality standards to meet the requirements for a Transport Canada Approved Maintenance Organization that carries out aircraft maintenance, custom interior and avionics modifications to corporate jet aircraft. Show less