Overview
Languages
English
Education
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College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
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.
Work site environment
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Commercial aviation
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Outdoors
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At heights
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Noisy
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Aircraft testing
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Instructing
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Fly fixed wing aircrafts or helicopters
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Instruct student pilots in procedures and techniques of flying aircraft and in ground-school subjects such as navigation, radio procedures and flying regulations
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Monitor operation of engine and aircraft systems during flight
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Train licenced pilots for additional certification
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Train and prepare pilots for examination
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Conduct in-flight tests and monitor functioning of aircraft equipment and systems during flights
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Conduct pre-flight inspection of aircraft and check passenger and cargo distribution to ensure that weight and balance specifications are met
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Contact control towers for takeoff clearances, arrival instructions and other information
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Maintain communications with flight dispatchers and weather forecasters and respond to and report in-flight emergencies and malfunctions
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Prepare flight evaluation reports
Supervision
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16-20 people
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More than 20 people
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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Commercial Pilot Licence - fixed wing
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First Aid Certificate
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Transport Canada flight instructor rating
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Private Pilot and Commercial Pilot Licence - ultra-light airplane
Additional information
Security and safety
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Basic security clearance
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Enhanced reliability security clearance
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Criminal record check
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Work under pressure
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Physically demanding
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Attention to detail
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20/20 vision
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Hand-eye co-ordination
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Ability to distinguish between colours
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.