Training Pilot – Rotary Wing

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Fueled by a dedicated workforce, Transport Canada’s Aircraft Services Directorate (ASD) is seeking Training Pilots – Rotary Wing who are looking to work within a federal organization in the National Capital Region. The Aircraft Services Directorate 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. 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.

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)

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:At least 3000 hours of experience as a helicopter pilot including at least 2000 hours as Pilot-in-Command in a variety of turbine powered helicopters.

EX2:At least 500 hours of experience on multi-engine helicopters including at least 200 hours as Pilot-in-Command.

EX3:At least 200 hours of IFR experience on helicopters including at least 100 hours in actual instrument conditions.

EX4:Experience as a training pilot.

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

EX6:Experience in developing and delivering classroom training.

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

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 Night Vision Goggle (NVG) equipment.

AEX3: Experience in Shipboard operations.

AEX4: Recent* experience as a Certified Type A IFR TC Approved Check Pilot (ACP).
*"Recent" is defined as within the last 5 years

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

Various language requirements
The position to be staffed requires an English essential linguistic profile.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established within Transport Canada and may be used to staff similar positions with various linguistic requirements (English essential, Bilingual Imperative CCC/CCC).

Information on language requirements

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

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.

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 designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

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, 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.