Fixed Wing Training Pilot Inventory

Important messages

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

Fueled by a dedicated workforce, Transport Canada’s Aircraft Services Directorate is seeking a Fixed Wing Training 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.

Apply today!


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!

Work environment

The Aircraft Services Directorate (ASD) is responsible for the provision of aviation services in support of Transport Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard operations as well as those of other federal departments and agencies.

Intent of the process

Anticipatory Selection Process

A pool of qualified candidates may be established within Transport Canada and may be used to staff similar positions with various tenures (including indeterminate / term) and/or various linguistic 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)

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

Degree equivalency

Occupational Certification :
OC1: Possession of a valid Canadian Airline Transport Pilot Licence - Aeroplane Category, with a valid Group 1 instrument rating

OC2: Possession of a valid Restricted Radio Telephone Operators certificate (endorsed Aeronautical)

Experience:
EX1: Minimum of 3000 hours flying experience

EX2: Minimum1500 hours as pilot-in-command of
multiengine airplanes

EX3: Minimum 300 hours instrument flight time (150 hours must be actual)

EX4: Experience as a training pilot or flight instructor.

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

Asset Qualifications:
AEX1: Instructor experience in Level C or Level D flight simulators.

AEX2: Experience as an approved check pilot (ACP), a designated pilot examiner (PE) or Military equivalent whose duties include the evaluation of pilot competencies.

AEX3: Experience as a pilot in command of a C550 aircraft.

AEX4: Experience as a pilot in command of a C90 aircraft.

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

Various language requirements
English Essential, Bilingual Imperative (BBB/BBB, CCC/CCC)

PLEASE NOTE: At this time, the need is for bilingual positions.

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
K1: Knowledge of aircraft systems, performance and limitations.

K2: Knowledge of Transport Canada Approved Check Pilot Manual (TP 6533) and Pilot Proficiency Check and Aircraft Type Rating Flight Test Guide - Aeroplanes (TP14727).

K3: Knowledge of the Canadian Aviation Regulations governing the operation of Commercial Fixed Wing Aircraft under subparts 703 and 704.

Abilities:
A1: Ability to prepare effective lesson plans, use visual aids, and deliver clear instruction to groups or individuals.

A2: Ability to communicate effectively orally

A3: Ability to communicate effectively in writing

Personal Suitability:
PS1 : Effective Interpersonal Relationships

PS2: Dependability

PS3: Flexibility

PS4: Judgment

PS5: Client Service Orientation

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

-Irregular work hours which include evening and night operations
-Willing and able to travel and work overtime as tasked.
-Possess a valid Canadian passport.

Other information

- Interested persons must meet each essential qualification to be appointed to the position. However, a person may be appointed to the position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements or organizational needs. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

- Candidates internal to the Public Service must include their substantive Group and Level (for acting, secondment, assignment or deployment purposes). An assignment/secondment or an acting appointment is a temporary resourcing option. The approval of your substantive supervisor will be required before an offer can be made.

- A written exam may be administered.

- An interview may be conducted.

- Reference checks may be sought.

- Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

- Acknowledgement of receipt of applications will not be sent.

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.