Training Pilot – Rotary Wing

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Fueled by a dedicated workforce, Transport Canada’s Aircraft Services Directorate is seeking Training Pilots – Rotary Wing who are looking to work within a federal organization in the National Capital Region. This position is located at the Aircraft Services' hangar at Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. Another perk of working here includes free parking for employees!

Aircraft Services is a place where you can put your innovative thinking and business skills into action and work alongside other highly intelligent and enthusiastic people. It's a place where you can apply your skills to some of the world's most challenging, interesting, and meaningful projects. It's what makes Aircraft Services a great place to work and grow.

Help Canada's transportation system by doing meaningful work that makes a real difference to Canadians. We offer:
- fair salary
- medical, dental and pension benefits
- paid vacation and other types of leave
-good work/life balance

Apply today!

Intent of the process

The intent is to create a pool of qualified candidates that will be used to staff similar positions at Transport Canada within the National Capital Region.

Candidates will have to meet ALL the essential qualifications advertised in this job opportunity in order to be placed in the pool of qualified candidates.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

If you meet these, APPLY TODAY and answer the screening questions that will follow once you click “apply now”

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 Commercial Pilot License - Helicopter Category with a valid Group IV Instrument Rating.

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

OC3: Possession of a Helicopter Night Rating.

EXPERIENCE
EX1: Recent* experience as a Certified Type A IFR TC Approved Check Pilot (ACP) or eligible for certification by meeting the flight experience required to qualify for a type A IFR ACP as per Transport Canada’s Approved Check Pilot Manual (TP 6533), tenth edition section 4.1 (i) Minimum Flight Experience.

EX2: 3500 hours of experience as a helicopter pilot including at least 3000 hours as Pilot-in-Command in a variety of turbine powered helicopters.

EX3: At least 250 hours of experience on multi-engine helicopters.

EX4: Experience as a training pilot.

EX5: Experience in vertical reference and other external load operations.


*"Recent" is defined as within the last 5 years

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

If you have any of these qualifications, it is advantageous to have when applying for this position:

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
AOC1: Possession of a valid Canadian Airline Transport License - Helicopter (ATPL-H).

AOC2: Possession of a Helicopter Instructor rating.

AOC3: Possession of one or more of the following endorsements: BH06, B429, BH41 or BH407.

EXPERIENCE
AEX1: Experience as a training pilot in helicopter Full Flight Simulators (FFS)

AEX2: Experience with NVG equipment.

AEX3: Experience in Shipboard operations.

AEX4: Experience in the development and delivery of classroom instruction.

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

English essential

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Should you successfully pass the screening portion of this process, you will be assessed on the following qualifications:

KNOWLEDGE
K1: Knowledge of the Canadian Aviation Regulations and Standards governing the operations of VFR and IFR helicopters operations.
K2: Knowledge of teaching methods employed in helicopter training.
K3: Knowledge of helicopters aerodynamics.

ABILITIES
A1: Ability to develop, organize and direct training programs.
A2: Ability to prepare and deliver effective presentations using Microsoft Power Point.
A3: Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A4: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
PS1: Effective Interpersonal Relationships
PS2: Reliability
PS3: Initiative
PS4: Judgment

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

In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following employment equity groups; aboriginal peoples, persons with a disability, visible minorities and women.

Conditions of employment

- Secret Security Clearance
- Successful completion of a Transport Canada Aircraft Services sponsored Helicopter Underwater Emergency Egress Training (HUET) within 6 months of employment.
- Successful completion of requirements associated with the issuance of a Restricted Area Identification Card (RAIC).
- Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
- Possess and maintain a valid Canadian passport.
- Willing and able to work overtime as required.
- Willing and able to travel across Canada and abroad.

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.

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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.


***Aircraft Services thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.***

Preference

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

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