About this role
Education: Bachelor's degree. Work site environment: Commercial aviation. At heights. 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. Monitor operation of engine and aircraft systems during flight. 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. Maintain communications with flight dispatchers and weather forecasters and respond to and report in-flight emergencies and malfunctions. 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 instructor ratings: General flight. Airplane. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Attention to detail. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Hand-eye co-ordination. Personal suitability: Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Organized. Team player. Accurate. Client focus. Initiative. Judgement. Reliability. Employment terms options: Shift. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years.