flight instructor

Western Community College; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A community college in Canada is seeking a Flight Instructor to train student pilots. The role requires instructing on flying procedures and ensuring safety through careful monitoring of aircraft systems. Ideal candidates must hold a secondary graduation certificate and have a flight instructor rating, alongside proficiency in English. This full-time, on-site position offers an hourly wage of $57.19, with opportunities for a permanent contract. Interested candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada.

Qualifications

• Experience as a flight instructor preferred.
• Must have an English language proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Instruct student pilots in flying procedures and navigation.
• Monitor engine and aircraft system operations during flight.
• Train licensed pilots for additional certification.
• Coordinate flight activities with ground crews.
• Conduct pre-flight inspections of aircraft.
• Communicate with control towers for takeoff and arrival instructions.
• Prepare and submit flight evaluation reports.

Skills

Experience

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Flight instructor rating: Airplane

Job description

Job Title

Flight Instructor

Employer

Western Community College

Location

Abbotsford, BC V3W 3N4 (On site)

Salary & Terms

• Hourly: $57.19
• Workweek: 40 hours per week
• Employment: Permanent, Full Time
• Start date: As soon as possible

Qualifications

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: Experience an asset
• Flight instructor rating: Airplane
• Languages: English

Responsibilities

• Instruct student pilots in procedures and techniques of flying aircraft and in ground‑school subjects such as navigation, radio procedures, and flying regulations
• Monitor operation of engine and aircraft systems during flight
• Train licensed pilots for additional certification and prepare pilots for examination
• Coordinate flight activities with ground crews and air‑traffic control, inform crew members of flight and test procedures, and direct activities of aircraft crew during flights
• Conduct pre‑flight inspection of aircraft and check passenger and cargo distribution to ensure weight and balance specifications are met
• Contact control towers for takeoff clearances, arrival instructions, and other information
• Maintain communications with flight dispatchers and weather forecasters, and respond to and report in‑flight emergencies and malfunctions
• Prepare flight evaluation reports

EEO & Eligibility

You can apply if you are:

• A Canadian citizen
• A permanent resident of Canada
• A temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised Until

2026-01-01

Important Notice

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