flight instructor

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

Job summary

The Government of Canada seeks a Pilot Instructor with strong qualifications and experience in fixed-wing and rotor aircraft. This role entails flying instructional duties, training student pilots, and ensuring the safety and adherence to regulations during all flights. Applicants should possess various pilot licenses and demonstrate excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Health care plan

Dental plan

Vision care benefits

Disability benefits

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long-term care insurance

Free parking available

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years experience as a pilot flight instructor.
• Must have valid commercial and private pilot licenses.
• Experience with general flight and airplane operations.

Responsibilities

• Fly fixed wing aircrafts or helicopters and conduct instruction.
• Prepare and evaluate student pilots for examinations.
• Conduct pre-flight inspections and in-flight tests.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Client focus

Organized

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Education

Commercial Pilot Licence - fixed wing

Transport Canada flight instructor rating

Commercial Pilot Licence - rotors

Private Pilot Licence

Flight instrument rating

Job description

Overview Languages

Bilingual

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

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.

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
• Make in-flight repairs, such as replacing fuses and adjusting instruments
• Monitor operation of engine and aircraft systems during flight
• Perform post-flight inspections
• 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
• Co-ordinate 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 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
• Commercial Pilot Licence - rotors
• Private Pilot Licence
• Flight instrument rating

Experience and specialization Flight instructor ratings

• General flight
• Airplane

Additional information Security and safety

• Medical exam

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Manual dexterity
• 20/20 vision
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Sound discrimination
• Sitting

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability

Benefits Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance
• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site recreation and activities
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Parking available