Flight Simulator Instructor

Mount Royal University; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 54,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Royal University in Calgary, Alberta, is seeking a Flight Simulator Instructor within the Aviation Department. The role involves delivering simulator training, monitoring student progress, and aligning instruction with curriculum requirements.

Work hours flex and may include early mornings and evenings. Candidates should hold a two-year diploma, a Commercial Pilot Licence with Group 1 Instrument Rating, and 3–5 years of piloting or instructional experience.

Qualifications

• Two-year diploma or equivalent required.
• Commercial Pilot Licence with Group 1 Instrument Rating.
• 3–5 years piloting, simulator, or instructing experience in aviation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct simulator instruction and teach students.
• Review flight curriculum and communicate strengths/weaknesses to the team.
• Observe trends in student progress and note curriculum improvements.
• Assist with simulator maintenance and operation occasionally.
• Develop scenarios and content for advanced two-crew operations.
• Interact with external aviation partners for curriculum input.
• Create and update simulator operating guides.

Skills

Piloting experience

Simulator instruction

Flexible schedule

Education

Two-Year Diploma

Commercial Pilot Licence

Group 1 Instrument Rating

Job description

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Job Title

Flight Simulator Instructor

Job Type

Flexible

Union

MRSA

Salary Grade

Flexible / Casual Classification (Salary Grade)

SAC09 Academic Services IX (Salary Grade 28)

Hybrid Work

This position is ineligible

Position End Date

1/10/2028

Location

About this Position

About the Role

Working within the Aviation Department , these are flexible positions whose work schedule is variable and may include an irregular schedule of not less than three (3) hours per shift and up to thirty-five (35) hours per week.

The simulator instructors will oversee the flight simulator portions of the aviation flight training courses and curriculum for the Aviation program. The majority of the role will be conducting the simulator instruction. Most instruction will be one-on-one but will occasionally be up to 4 students at a time. The instructor will monitor progress and note areas of curriculum that need improving based on student results. The simulator instructor may occasionally assist the person responsible for the maintenance and operation of simulators. We operate from 0730 - 0030 daily; work hours will be based on the successful candidate's availability and will fluctuate greatly based on current demand.

Responsibilities

• Conduct simulator instruction and teach students
• Reviewflight curriculum and areas of strengths/weaknesses and communicating this with the flight instructorteam
• Observetrends in student progress
• Overall program improvement, benefiting the students and improving the flight instructor techniques
• New program development, including developing scenarios and content for students to experience advanced two crew operations
• Interactwith external aviation industry partnersto gather input from industry on curriculum improvements
• Simulator maintenance and creating/updating simulator operating guides

Qualifications

• Two-Year Diploma from a University or Equivalent
• A minimum of a Commercial Pilot Licence and Group 1 InstrumentRating
• 3 - 5 years of piloting, simulator, and/or instructing experience in theaviation industry is required

Salary: $39.33- $49.79 per hour

Closing Date: October 23, 2026

Canadian citizens, permanent residents and others currently legally authorized to work in Canada will be given priority. Please note only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify [e-mail] and we will work together on your accommodation request.

About MRU

Founded in 1910 and located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Mount Royal University grew into a vibrant college in the 1930s and became a mid-sized university in 2009. A student-focused undergraduate university built on teaching excellence, Mount Royal University is known for our top-calibre programs, high-quality teaching and learning experience, robust delivery of liberal education, scholarly teaching, experiential learning and undergraduate research. MRU serves approximately 15,782 students, including 11,752 full-time and 4,030 part-time learners. MRU offers 13 bachelor's degrees encompassing 37 majors across faculties such as Arts, Business, Communications, Health, Community & Education, and Science & Technology. With over 74% of its student body drawn from the local area, Mount Royal University primarily serves Calgary and its surrounding region. MRU is a diverse yet close community with over 1,800 employees. Mount Royal provides employees the support they need to lead and advance institutional goals. Learn more about MRU's Academic Plan and Strategic Plan .