Civil Aviation Safety Inspector, Flight Operations

Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat; Calgary; On-site; CAD 113,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Canada is seeking a Civil Aviation Safety Inspector to ensure compliance with safety regulations in aviation operations. The successful candidate will conduct inspections, provide evaluations, and engage in safety management practices. Required qualifications include a secondary school diploma, relevant flight experience, and an Airline Transport Pilot Licence. This role offers a competitive salary with locations in Calgary and beyond.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience acquired within the last 6 years as a pilot.
• Possess a valid Canadian Airline Transport Pilot Licence meeting all currency requirements.
• Aviation Document Booklet & Category 1 Aviation Medical.

Responsibilities

• Assure safety and compliance in civil aviation operations.
• Conduct inspections and evaluations as per aviation regulations.
• Engage in risk management concepts and principles.

Skills

Effective teamwork

Thoughtful analysis

Integrity and respect

Initiative and action orientation

Education

Secondary school diploma or acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience

Job description

Civil Aviation Safety Inspector, Flight Operations

Reference & Locations

Reference number: MOT24J-022869-000203

Locations: Calgary, Edmonton, Churchill, Winnipeg, Yellowknife, Iqaluit, Saskatoon, Whitehorse (all Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Yukon)

Salary & Closing Date

Salary: $113,880 to $133,570 (currently under revision)

Closing date: 31 July 2025 - 23:59 Pacific Time

Eligibility

Persons residing in Canada, Canadian citizens, and Permanent residents abroad.

Important Messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier‑free work environment. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation.
All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Screening Questions & Official Languages

Screening answers must provide concrete examples demonstrating qualifications. Official language preference must be indicated in the application.

Intent & Inventory

This inventory will establish pools of qualified candidates to meet future needs in the Prairie and Northern Region at Transport Canada. Pools may be used to staff other similar positions of various tenures and linguistic profiles at Transport Canada.

Application Requirements

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following essential qualifications.

Education

• Secondary school diploma OR an acceptable combination of education, training and / or experience.

Occupational Certification (minimum one of the following)

• Aviation Document Booklet & Category 1 Aviation Medical
• Canadian Airline Transport Pilot Licence – Aeroplane Category with Group 1 Instrument Rating
• Restricted Radio‑Telephone Operator Certificate (endorsed Aeronautical)

Or (Helicopter)

• Aviation Document Booklet & Category 1 Aviation Medical
• Canadian Airline Transport Pilot Licence – Helicopter Category with Group IV Instrument Rating
• Restricted Radio‑Telephone Operator Certificate (endorsed Aeronautical)

Or (Commercial Helicopter)

• Aviation Document Booklet & Category 1 Aviation Medical
• Canadian Commercial Pilot Licence – Helicopter Category with Group IV Instrument Rating
• Restricted Radio‑Telephone Operator Certificate (endorsed Aeronautical)

Minimum Flight Time (choose one)

• 2,500 hours flight time, 1,000 hours as pilot‑in‑command, 500 hours in multi‑engine aeroplanes.
• 2,500 hours flight time, 1,000 hours as pilot‑in‑command, 500 hours in medium or heavy category helicopters.
• 3,000 hours flight time, 1,500 hours as pilot‑in‑command, 500 hours in multi‑engine aeroplanes.
• 3,000 hours flight time, 1,500 hours as pilot‑in‑command, 500 hours in multi‑engine helicopters.
• 3,000 hours flight time, 1,500 hours as pilot‑in‑command, 500 hours in single‑engine turbine‑powered aeroplanes.
• 3,000 hours flight time, 1,500 hours as pilot‑in‑command, 500 hours in multi‑engine turbo‑jet transport aeroplanes of max certified take‑off gross weight ≥ 50,000 lbs.

Experience

Minimum 3 years of experience acquired within the last 6 years as a pilot with a Canadian Air Operator, Private Operator (CAR 604), Flight Training Unit or in the Canadian Military.

Additional Qualifications (other than the above)

• Canadian Class 1 Flight Instructor Rating – Aeroplane or Canadian Forces Instructor Category – Aeroplane.
• Canadian Class 1 Flight Instructor Rating – Helicopter or Canadian Forces Instructor Category – Helicopter.
• Previous possession of DH8, EMB 170/190, CRJ, Boeing 737/757/767/777/787, Airbus A220/A310/A320/A330/340.
• Airline Transport Pilot Licence – Helicopter (ATPL‑H).

Experience (specific roles)

• Training lessons & briefings.
• Training pilot.
• Class 1 Aerobatics Instructor.
• Regulatory transportation environment.
• Legislation or policy decision making.
• Ministerial Authority under the Aeronautics Act and CAR.
• Compliance assessment or evaluation.
• Statutes and regulations enforcement.
• Civil Aviation Safety Inspector.
• Approved Check Pilot.
• Pilot Examiner.
• Policy, procedure, standards development.
• Helicopter flight crewmember on offshore operations.
• Flight Management Systems use.
• Long‑line operations.
• Electronic Flight Instrument Systems work.
• PIC in global operations.
• PIC of multi‑engine turbojet aircraft (45,360 kg / 100,000 lbs or greater).
• Experience on advanced technology aircraft.
• PIC of multi‑engine turbine‑powered aircraft (22,680 kg / 50,000 lbs or greater) under Subpart 705 of CAR or Canadian military equivalent.
• Document writing (investigative reports, court documents).
• Interviewing suspects and witnesses.
• Investigations.
• Legal issues.
• SMS (Safety Management Systems) planning, coordination, execution.
• Risk management concepts and principles.
• Quality Assurance.
• Team management or supervision.
• Chief Flight Instructor.
• Operations Manager in 702/703/704/705 operations.
• Chief Pilot in 702/703/704/705 operations.
• Writing documents (operations manuals, technical bulletins, procedures, guidance, training materials, PowerPoint, correspondence).
• Remote Piloted Aircraft Systems experience.
• Flight Training Unit experience.

Operational Requirements

Willing and able to travel to local, national and international destinations.

Willing and able to travel via all modes of transportation to remote and/or isolated locations.

Willing and able to work in an aviation environment (noise, fumes, hazards).

Willing and able to work overtime, irregular hours and weekends.

Knowledge

Canadian Civil Aviation legislation: Aeronautics Act, CAR, associated standards and guidance; risk management techniques and SMS.

Competencies

• Integrity and respect.
• Initiative and action orientation.
• Effective teamwork.
• Thoughtful analysis.

Abilities

A1: Communicate orally effectively.

A2: Communicate in writing effectively.

Organizational Needs & EEO

Support for a diversified workforce; consideration may be given to candidates self‑identifying as belonging to one of the designated employment equity groups (aboriginal peoples, persons with a disability, visible minorities, women).

Conditions of Employment

• Secret security clearance.
• Must hold a Canadian Airline Transport Pilot Licence meeting all currency requirements or Canadian Commercial Pilot Licence – Helicopter Category with Group IV Instrument Rating meeting all currency requirements.
• Must hold valid Passport for international travel.
• Must hold valid Driver’s licence.
• Willingness and ability to maintain professional aviation currency.

Other Information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.