Flight Operations - Training Pilot

Group & Level: AO-HPS-01 & AO -HPS-02
(AO-HPS = Aircraft Operations, Helicopter Pilots)

Salary: Information about salaries and pay entitlements for this position is available on the Treasury Board Secretariat web site.

Benefits and Entitlements: Information about pensions and benefits is available on the Treasury Board Secretariat web site. For information on all other entitlements, view the Collective Agreement for the AO group.

Work Locations: The work locations for the Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Training Pilot) position are listed below . Please note that when submitting your application, the form may contain other work location selections across Canada.Therefore, when you register to this position, please ensure that you select one or more of the work locations as listed below. Click here to view a map of Canada.

Language requirements: Various

Useful information about the various language requirements and language testing can be obtained from the Public Service Commission of Canada.

Minimum Qualifications:

Candidates must fully demonstrate in their application that they meet all of the minimum qualifications.

Certification:

• Possession of a valid Airline Transport Licence - Aeroplane OR
  
  
• Possession of a valid Canadian Airline Transport Pilot Licence – Helicopter OR
  
  
• Possession of a Valid Commercial Pilot Licence – Helicopter

Experience:

At a minimum, your must possess the following experience:

• A minimum of 3000 flying hours
• A minimum of 1000 hours as a PIC (pilot-in-command)

Citizenship:

Preference will be given to Canadian citizens. Please indicate in your application the reason for which you are entitled to work in Canada: Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status or work permit. More useful information about Citizenship requirements can be obtained on the Public Service Commission web site.

Functions:

A Flight Operations Training Pilot is responsible for the following:

• Arranging and carrying out flight and simulator training, line indoctrination and line checks to ensure that the competencies of Transport Canada, the Transportation Safety Board and, on demand, other industry pilots are maintained at a high level of proficiency;
  
  
• Scheduling courses and training for students throughout the year. Acting as course director for students while on course;
  
  
• Conducting classroom instruction to pilots on aircraft flight characteristics and Standard Operating Procedures;
  
  
• Preparing course syllabi, lesson plans, visual aids, etc., utilizing electronic presentation tools and advanced technology processes;
  
  
• Delivering airborne instruction and demonstrating normal and emergency flight procedures, engine limitations, take off, cruise flight and landings on different types of aircraft;
  
  
• Conducting pilot proficiency checks and instrument flight checks in accordance with Civil Aviation Regulations (CAR) Orders 702, 703 and 704;Acting as Pilot in Command of Aircraft Services Directorate aircraft during transportation tests or ferry flights;
  
  
• Developing and recommending standards and procedures for the initial, conversion and recurrent training of client pilots -to ensure such training reflects the latest state of the art;
  
  
• Exercising delegated authority from the Minister of Transport to act with –the powers of a Civil Aviation Inspector -to enforce Air Regulations, including inspecting, detaining and seizing powers with respect to unsafe aircraft - operation;
  
  
• Recommending - amendments –to Standard Operation -Procedures and Operations Manuals.

About the Organization:

Flight Operations Training Pilots at Transport Canada work within the Aircraft Services Directorate of the Safety and Security Group. The Civil Aviation headquarters directorate determines program content, policy and standards, while the regions deliver the program.

The Aircraft Services Directorate is responsible for the provision of aircraft and services in support of Transport Canada operations, as well as selected programs of other federal government departments and agencies.

We operate and maintain a fleet of -38 fixed and -37 rotary wing aircraft to support Transport Canada operations, the operations of other federal government and agencies, and external clients. The aircraft are located at seven fixed wing and eleven rotary wing aircraft bases across Canada, with major overhaul work conducted at the main base located in Ottawa, Ontario.

The Aircraft Services Directorate is responsible for the management and operation of the Canadian Coast Guard Helicopter fleet. This consists of 27 helicopters, which are located at 11 bases across Canada.

Within the Aircraft Service Directorate, the Flight Operations Branch is responsible for all Transport Canada flight operations and the development of policies and operating directives governing this activity to ensure the safe and efficient operation of all fixed and rotary wing aircraft.