Pilot Instructors - Southport, Manitoba

Canadian Helicopters; Southport; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian Helicopters is seeking an experienced instructor pilot to deliver ground school lectures and FTD lessons. The role includes conducting maintenance test flights as needed and ensuring training quality across the program.

Candidates should hold a TC Commercial Pilot’s Licence, with endorsements and instrument experience considered assets. Strong English communication is essential, with French a plus, and medical eligibility may apply for flying positions.

Qualifications

• Candidate must hold TC Commercial Pilot’s Licence or equivalent.
• B206 and/or B412 endorsement is an asset.
• Multi-engine rotary-wing experience is an asset.
• Able to obtain a TC medical for flying positions; non-flying roles exempt.
• TC Instructor Rating required or waiver applies in specific cases.
• TC Class IV Instrument Rating and Night Vision Goggle experience preferable.
• Good oral and written English; French language skills are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Deliver ground school lectures to students.
• Deliver FTD lessons as part of training curriculum.
• Carry out maintenance test flights as required.

Skills

Ground school lecturing

FTD instruction

Maintenance test flights

English communication

French asset

Job description

Canadian Helicopters is a helicopter transportation service, maintenance support and flight training company. In business since 1947, Canadian Helicopters is Canada's largest helicopter operator with over 20 locations across the country and a fleet of nearly 100 single and multi-engine aircrafts.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Deliver ground school lectures,
• Deliver FTD lessons, and
• Carry out maintenance test flights as required.

Qualifications

• Licence:
  • TC Commercial Pilot’s Licence;
  • Foreign Commercial Pilot’s Licence;
  • current/former RCAF helicopter pilot; or
  • current/former foreign military qualification;
• B206 and/or B412 endorsement are an asset;
• Multi-engine rotary-wing experience an asset;
• Able to obtain a TC medical for flying positions (non-flying positions do not require a TC medical);
• TC Instructor Rating:
  • This requirement is waived for former RCAF pilots and foreign military instructors in certain specific circumstances:
• TC Class IV Instrument Rating and Night Vision Goggle experience preferable;
• Good oral and written communication skills in English, French language skills an asset;

Additional Information

Working for Canadian Helicopters is:

• A unique occasion to grow professionally in a dynamic environment full of opportunities.
• Working with passionate, committed people who enjoy surpassing themselves.
• Being part of an organizational culture based on fundamental principles.
• Having an employer of choice offering competitive working conditions.

We offer a flexible benefits program including comprehensive medical and dental coverage, life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance and a pension fund plan.

Canadian Helicopters Limited is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from women, Indigenous people, and visible minorities.

For more information we invite you to visit our website: www.canadianhelicopters.com