flight instructor

Government of Canada; Campbell River; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Government of Canada as a Flight Instructor where you will contribute to the green economy sector by instructing and training student pilots. This role involves flying fixed-wing aircraft and conveying your knowledge of flight procedures. With benefits such as health care and flexible schedules, this opportunity promises significant rewards for skilled individuals in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Free parking available

Team building opportunities

Qualifications

• Commercial Pilot Licence - fixed wing required.
• Transport Canada flight instructor rating needed.
• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fly fixed wing aircrafts or helicopters.
• Instruct student pilots in flying procedures and ground-school subjects.
• Conduct pre-flight inspections and ensure weight specifications are met.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Education

College/CEGEP or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP
• or equivalent experience

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

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The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.

Work site environment

• Commercial aviation
• Outdoors
• At heights
• Bush pilot operation
• Noisy
• Aerial surveys
• Non-smoking
• Sightseeing
• Aircraft testing
• Instructing

Work setting

• Rural area
• Urban area
• Various locations
• Willing to relocate

Responsibilities Tasks

• Fly fixed wing aircrafts or helicopters
• Follow emergency procedures to compensate for equipment malfunction or failure
• 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
• Record equipment malfunctions and corrective actions taken during flight
• Report required repairs to ground maintenance personnel
• Train licenced pilots for additional certification
• Test new aircraft to evaluate performance
• Train and prepare pilots for examination
• Conduct in-flight tests and monitor functioning of aircraft equipment and systems during flights
• Conduct pre-flight inspection of aircraft and check passenger and cargo distribution to ensure that 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

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Commercial Pilot Licence - fixed wing
• Transport Canada flight instructor rating
• Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Licence

Experience and specialization Flight instructor ratings

• General flight
• Airplane

Specialization or experience

• Green economy sector
• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation
• Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Manual dexterity
• 20/20 vision
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Large workload
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Sound discrimination

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Team player
• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Values and ethics

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities
• Team building opportunities
• Variable or compressed work week