Inspector, Flight Operations

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request special accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Information on accommodation for persons with disabilities

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.

Duties

National flight operations is responsible for the certification and oversight of the major Canadian carriers. We are looking for highly qualified pilots who have airline experience. As an inspector you will be assigned responsibilities associated with the oversight of a company. You will carry out monitors of our delegates and be part of SMS oversight inspections with a team of multi sector experts.

Intent of the process

We are accepting applications until May 1, 2019 to create an inventory of qualified candidates. However, you should apply now! Applications will be pulled every month for evaluation. The inventory will be updated every 90 days. The first pull and review of applications will be completed on June 29th, 2018. You will receive a notice in your applicant account 15 days before the end of your active period to determine whether or not you wish to keep being considered for an additional 90 days.

Pools of qualified candidates may be established within Transport Canada and may be used to staff similar positions with various tenures (including indeterminate / term / assignment / Secondment/ acting/ deployment) and/or various linguistic requirements (English essential, bilingual imperative BBB/BBB) and/ or various security profiles (reliability, secret).

Positions to be filled: 3

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 700 words (maximum)

A response to a text question addressing the following:

• Please state the source (e.g. name of a website, email notification, etc).

Contact information for 2 references.

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

Education:

ED : Successful completion of 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 License – Aeroplane Category with a valid Group 1 Instrument Rating.

OC2: Possession of a valid Restricted Radio-Telephone Operator Certificate (endorsed Aeronautical).

Experience:

EX1 : Experience as pilot in command of multi-engine turbine powered aircraft of a Maximum Certified Takeoff Gross Weight of 50000 pounds or greater operating under Subpart 705 of the Canadian Aviation Regulations or Canadian military equivalent.

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

Education:

AED1 : Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university with a specialization in aeronautical, mechanical or electrical engineering or computer sciences.

AED2: Post-secondary education in an aviation or related program to the position.

Degree equivalency

Occupational Certification:

Holds or has held one of the following:
DH8 or/and
EMB 170/190 or/and
CRJ or/and
Boeing 737 or 757 or 767 or 777or 787 or/and
Airbus A310 or A320 or A330/340 rating.

Experience:

AEX1: Experience as a training pilot.

AEX2: Experience as a pilot-in-command (PIC) in global operations including Trans oceanic.

AEX3: Experience as a PIC of multi-engine turbojet aircraft of a Maximum certified Takeoff Gross Weight of 100,000 pounds or greater.

AEX4: Experience on advanced technology aircraft.

AEX5: Experience as an Air Carrier Inspector.

AEX6: Experience as an Approved Check Pilot under Part 705 of the Canadian Aviation Regulations.

AEX7: Experience as an Instrument Standards Inspector.

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

Various language requirements
Various linguistic profiles: Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB and English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:

K1: Knowledge of Canadian Civil Aviation legislation such as the Aeronautics Act, Canadian Aviation Regulations and associated standards.
K2: Knowledge of risk management techniques.
K3: Knowledge of Safety Management Systems (SMS).
K4: Knowledge of operational requirements and flight performance of a variety of large aeroplane types including current navigation systems, flight management systems and instrument flight guidance systems.

Key Leadership Competencies:

KLC1 : Values and Ethics – Serving through integrity and respect
KLC2: Engagement- Working effectively with people, organizations, partners
KLC3: Thinking things through – Innovating through analysis and ideas
KLC4: Excellence through results – Delivering through own work, relationships and responsibilities.

http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/tal/kcl/eff-eng.asp

Abilities:

A1: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A2: Ability to communicate effectively orally.

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Knowledge:

AK1: Knowledge of air carrier inspection and appraisal methods and techniques, flight operations evaluation methods and pilot proficiency/instrument rating check requirements and methods.

Conditions of employment

Candidates must meet and maintain the conditions of employment throughout their employment:
• Security Clearance: Secret
• Must have a valid Airline Transport Pilot License.
• Must hold a valid Passport for international travel.
• Must hold a valid Driver’s license.
• Willingness and ability to work overtime, often on short notice.
• Willingness and ability to travel within Canada and/or abroad on a regular basis.
• Willingness and ability to maintain professional aviation currency.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the targeted groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

- Candidates must clearly demonstrate how they meet the essential and asset education and experience factors listed by answering the screening questions. Candidates should write concrete examples demonstrating how they meet the experience and education required. Resumes will be used to validate the experience and education listed in the screening questions. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in the candidate being screened out.

- 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 ensure that their Personal Record Identifier (PRI) and contact information is included in their application.

- 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 test will be administered.

- An interview will be conducted.

- Reference checks will be sought.
Please provide us with the names and contact information of 2 references, one current supervisor/manager and one past supervisor/manager and their contact information (name, position/title, phone number, email address). Your reference contacts must be able to attest of your professional experience and competencies as well as your personal qualities as an employee.

- 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.

- Applications sent via email will not be considered. Candidates must apply on Jobs.gc.ca.

- 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.