About this role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work site environment: Instructing. Tasks: Fly fixed wing aircrafts or helicopters. Follow emergency procedures to compensate for equipment malfunction or failure. 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. Record equipment malfunctions and corrective actions taken during flight. Report required repairs to ground maintenance personnel. 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. Supervision: 5-10 people. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Commercial Pilot Licence - fixed wing. Transport Canada flight instructor rating. Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Licence. Flight instructor ratings: Airplane. Screening questions: Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Employment terms options: Flexible hours. Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years. Employment terms options: Day. Weekend.