ASSISTANT CHIEF PILOT, FIXED WING OPERATIONS

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Fueled by a dedicated workforce, Transport Canada’s Aircraft Services Directorate is seeking an Assistant Chief Pilot who is dedicated, growth-oriented and enjoys working as part of a team. This position is located at our headquarters, in the Aircraft Services' hangar at Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.

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IMPORTANT NOTE: It is the responsibility of the candidate to clearly outline that they meet each of the screening criteria (i.e., Education and Experience Qualifications, both Essential and Assets) in the screening questions. Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the requirement is met or to provide a listing of current responsibilities, rather the candidate must provide concrete examples that illustrate how they meet the requirement. Failure to do so could result in the application being rejected from the process.

*Only applications submitted online through the jobs.gc.ca website will be considered.

WE WISH YOU THE BEST OF LUCK!

Duties

Some key activities include :

Coordinates and maintains flight and duty-time tracking records for pilots flying departmental fixed wing aircraft, and training files for Ottawa-based fixed wing pilots. Monitors and contributes to the training and evaluation of fixed wing pilots, to ensure that pilots are qualified and competent to carry out assigned flying duties. Identifies, assesses and reports cases of regulatory non-compliance to the Chief Pilot and the Director, Flight Operations (DFO), and recommends corrective action. Identifies, assesses and reports cases of training difficulties to the Chief Pilot and the Director, Flight Operations (DFO), and recommends corrective action.

Acts as Pilot in Command (PIC) on ASD aircraft when required. Plans and co-ordinates maintenance checks and maintenance test flights for HQ and regional fixed wing aircraft after major overhaul or modifications, to ensure that operational and regulatory requirements are met

Manages the national implementation of the fixed wing Transportation of Dangerous Goods Awareness Training Program, including related training and awareness to ASD Flight Operations staff, to ensure compliance with the Transport of Dangerous Goods Act and Regulationst.

Intent of the process

A prequalified pool of candidates may be established which may be used to staff similar positions at this group and level with similar linguistic profiles and security requirements.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

DEFINITION:
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS are the qualifications required to perform the work. You must meet the below essential qualifications when applying to this position and provide concrete examples in the screening questions to be considered for this position.


Education:
ED1: A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Occupational Certification:
OC1: Possession of a valid Canadian Airline Transportation Pilot License Aeroplane with valid Group 1 Instrument Rating.
OC2: Possession of a valid Restricted Radio-Telephone Operator Certificate (endorsed aeronautical).

Experience:
EX1: A minimum of 4,000 hours total aircraft flight time experience, including a minimum of 2,000 hours as a pilot-in-command on fixed wing multi-engine turbine aircraft, and 300 hours instrument (150 hours must be actual).
EX2: At least six months experience in the management of aircraft operations.
EX3: Experience as a Training Pilot of an aircraft operation.
EX4: Experience in the development of Operations Manuals and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
EX5: Experience in conducting inspections and investigations.

Degree equivalency

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

DEFINITION:
ASSET QUALIFICATIONS are qualifications that are not essential to perform the work, but that, now or in the future, may benefit the organization and be an enhancement in terms of the work to be performed. Asset qualifications are desirable but are not necessarily required for the work to be performed. If you meet any of the asset qualifications below, please describe so in the screening questions when you apply.


Asset Education:
AED1: Graduation with an acceptable degree or diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution in Aviation Management or an aviation related field.

Asset Occupational Certification:
AOC1: Certified as a TC Approved Check Pilot (ACP), or eligible for certification by meeting the flight experience required to qualify for an ACP as per Transport Canada’s Approved Check Pilot Manual (TP 6533), section 4.

Asset Experience:
AEX1: Experience with modern avionics and navigation systems (glass cockpit).
AEX2: Experience in the conduct of Risk and Hazard assessments in an aviation environment.

Degree equivalency

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

Knowledge:
K1: Knowledge of Canadian Aviation Regulations and governing the operations of VFR and IFR aircraft and Transport Canada Commercial Air Services (CASS).
K2: Knowledge of quality assurance and quality control mechanisms
K3: Knowledge of Safety Management System processes.

Abilities:
AB1: Ability to communicate effectively in writing
AB2: Ability to communicate effectively orally

Personal Suitability:
PS1: Effective Interpersonal Skills
PS2: Judgement
PS3: Initiative
PS4: Dependability

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Other conditions of employment that must be met throughout the duration of employment:
-Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
-Successful completion of requirements associated with the issuance of a Restricted Area Identification Card (RAIC) in order to obtain and maintain it.
-Candidates must be willing and able to work overtime on short notice.
-Candidates must be willing and able to travel by various modes to remote locations, domestically and abroad.
-Candidates must be willing and able to work in an aviation environment (i.e., noise, fumes, and hazards).

Other information

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

You must indicate on your application if you require a technical aid for testing or an alternative method of assessment.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.