Civil Aviation Safety Inspector, Flight Operations

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Assessment accommodation

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.

Intent of the process

This inventory will be used to establish pools of qualified candidates to meet future needs at Transport Canada. Pools may be used to staff other similar positions of various tenures and linguistic profiles at Transport Canada.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

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

Degree equivalency

Minimum of 3 years of experience as a pilot with a Canadian Air Operator, Private Operator, Flight Training Unit or in the Canadian Military.

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

Degree from a recognized post-secondary institution.

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

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

Degree equivalency

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Depending on the position being staffed, one or more of the following qualifications will be deemed as an essential qualification and only candidates and persons with a priority entitlement who possess those qualifications will be considered. Please indicate if you possess any of the following in your application:

Possession of a valid Aviation Document Booklet; AND
Possession of an valid Category 1 Aviation Medical; AND
Possession of a Canadian Airline Transport Pilot Licence - Aeroplane Category with a Group 1 Instrument Rating that meets all applicable currency requirements to be able to exercise the privileges of the licence; AND
Possession of a Restricted Radio-Telephone Operator Certificate (endorsed Aeronautical).

OR

Possession of a valid Aviation Document Booklet; AND
Possession of an valid Category 1 Aviation Medical; AND
Possession of a Canadian Airline Transport Pilot Licence - Helicopter Category with a Group IV Instrument Rating that meets all applicable currency requirements to be able to exercise the privileges of the licence; AND
Possession of a Restricted Radio-Telephone Operator Certificate (endorsed Aeronautical).

OR

Possession of a Canadian Commercial Pilot Licence - Helicopter Category with a Group IV Instrument Rating that meets all applicable currency requirements to be able to exercise the privileges of the licence; AND
Possession of a Restricted Radio-Telephone Operator Certificate (endorsed Aeronautical).
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Depending on the position being staffed, one or more of the following qualifications will be deemed as an essential qualification and only candidates and persons with a priority entitlement who possess those qualifications will be considered. Please indicate if you possess any of the following in your application:

Total of 2,500 hours flight time, which includes 1,000 hours as pilot-in-command of which 500 hours is in multi-engine aeroplanes.

OR

Total of 2,500 hours flight time, which includes 1,000 hours as pilot-in-command of which 500 hours is in medium or heavy category helicopters.

OR

Total of 3,000 hours flight time, which includes 1,500 hours as pilot-in-command of which 500 hours is in multi-engine aeroplanes.

OR

Total of 3,000 hours flight time, which includes 1,500 hours as pilot-in-command of which 500 hours is in multi-engine helicopters.

OR

Total of 3,000 hours flight time, which includes 1,500 hours as pilot-in-command of which 500 hours is in single engine turbine powered aeroplane.

OR

Total of 3,000 hours flight time, which includes 1,500 hours as pilot-in-command that includes multi-engine turbo-jet transport aeroplanes of a maximum certified take-off gross weight of a minimum of 50,000 pounds.
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Depending on the position being staffed, any of the following qualifications may also be deemed as an essential qualification and only candidates and persons with priority entitlement who possess those qualifications will be considered for that specific vacancy. Please indicate if you possess any of the following in your application:

Possession of a valid Canadian Class 1 Flight Instructor Rating – Aeroplane OR a Canadian Forces Instructor Category - Aeroplane.

Possession of a valid Canadian Class 1 Flight Instructor Rating- Helicopter OR a Canadian Forces Instructor Category - Helicopter.

Possession or previous possession of one of the following ratings: DH8, EMB 170/190, CRJ, Boeing 737 or 757 or 767 or 777or 787, Airbus A220, A310, A320 or A330/340.

Possession of an Airline Transport Pilot Licence - Helicopter (ATPL-H).

Experience in conducting training lessons and information briefings.

Experience as a training pilot.

Experience as a Class 1 Aerobatics Instructor.

Experience working in a regulatory transportation environment.

Experience in applying legislation or policies for the purpose of decision making.

Experience exercising Ministerial Authority under the Aeronautics Act and the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs).

Experience in conducting assessments or evaluation of compliance.

Experience in enforcing statutes and regulations.

Experience as a Civil Aviation Safety Inspector.

Experience as an Approved Check Pilot.

Experience as a Pilot Examiner.

Experience in developing policies, procedures, or standards.

Experience as a helicopter flight crewmember on offshore operations.

Experience using Flight Management Systems.

Experience in conducting long-line operations.

Experience in working with Electronic Flight Instrument Systems.

Experience as a pilot-in-command (PIC) in global operations.

Experience as a PIC of multi-engine turbojet aircraft of a Maximum certified Takeoff Gross Weight of 45, 360 kg (100,000 lbs) or greater.

Experience on advanced technology aircraft.

Experience as pilot in command of multi-engine turbine powered aircraft of a Maximum Certified Takeoff Gross Weight of 22, 680 kg (50,000 lbs) or greater operating under Subpart 705 of the Canadian Aviation Regulations or Canadian military equivalent.

Experience in writing documents, such as investigative reports or court documents.

Experience in conducting investigations.

Experience working with legal issues.

Experience in the planning OR coordination OR management OR execution of the delivery of aviation Safety Management Systems (SMS, or equivalent programs).

Experience in working with risk management concepts and principles.

Experience in Quality Assurance.

Experience in managing or supervising a team.

Experience as Chief Flight Instructor.

Experience as Operations Manager in 702, 703, 704, or 705 operations.

Experience as Chief Pilot in 702, 703, 704, or 705 operations.

Experience writing documents such as: company operations manuals, technical bulletins, operational procedures and guidance material, training materials, Power Point presentations and other written correspondence.

Experience with Remote Piloted Aircraft Systems.

Experience at a Flight Training Unit.

Experience in Airship operations.

Experience in conducting interviews of suspects and witnesses.

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of Canadian Civil Aviation legislation such as the Aeronautics Act, Canadian Aviation Regulations, associated standards and guidance including knowledge of risk management techniques and Safety Management Systems (SMS).

Demonstrating integrity and respect
Showing initiative and being action-oriented
Working effectively with others
Thinking things through

Ability to communicate orally
Ability to communicate in writing

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 to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following employment equity groups: aboriginal peoples, persons with a disability, visible minorities and women.

Willing and able to travel to local, national and international destinations.
Willing and able to travel via all modes of transportation to remote and/or isolated locations.
Willing and able to work in an aviation environment (i.e. noise, fumes, hazards).
Willing and able to work overtime, irregular hours and weekends.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Must hold a Canadian Airline Transport Pilot Licence that meets all applicable currency requirements to be able to exercise the privileges of the licence or a Canadian Commercial Pilot Licence - Helicopter Category with a Group IV Instrument Rating that meets all applicable currency requirements to be able to exercise the privileges of the licence, as applicable.

Must hold a valid Passport for international travel.

Must hold a valid Driver’s licence.

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 designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

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.

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Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

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