flight instructor

Select Aviation; Gatineau; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An aviation training company in Gatineau is seeking a Flight Instructor to train student pilots in flying procedures and ground school subjects. This role involves conducting pre-flight inspections and preparing flight evaluation reports. Required qualifications include a Commercial Pilot Licence and relevant flight instructor ratings. Excellent communication skills and organization are essential. The position offers competitive benefits, including health plans and retirement savings options.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Vision care benefits

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Free parking available

On-site housing options

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Qualifications

• Instruct students in flying procedures and ground subjects.
• Train pilots for certificate examinations.
• Perform pre- and post-flight inspections.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate flight activities with ground crews.
• Prepare flight evaluation reports.
• Ensure weight and balance specifications are met.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Organized

Team player

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Judgement

Reliability

Education

Commercial Pilot Licence - fixed wing

Transport Canada flight instructor rating

Airline Pilot Transport Licence - fixed wing

Flight instrument rating

Multi-instrument Flight Rating

Job description

Work Term : Permanent

Work Language : Bilingual

Hours : 30 hours per week

Education : Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience : 3 years to less than 5 years

or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Instructing

Tasks

• Instruct student pilots in procedures and techniques of flying aircraft and in ground-school subjects such as navigation, radio procedures and flying regulations
• Perform post-flight inspections
• Train licenced pilots for additional certification
• 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 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
• Prepare flight evaluation reports

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Commercial Pilot Licence - fixed wing
• Transport Canada flight instructor rating
• Airline Pilot Transport Licence - fixed wing
• Flight instrument rating
• Multi-instrument Flight Rating

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance
• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site housing options
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)