CHIEF, TURBOPROP TRAINING

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

Duties

Some key activities include :

- Manages and directs the National C90A initial and recurrent Training Program for Transport Canada Civil Aviation and Transportation Safety Board Pilots. This includes ensuring the continuous development of the airborne, simulator and classroom training curricula.
- Supervises C90A Training Pilots in their day-to-day duties.
- Develops and amends standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Operations Manuals.
- Acts as Pilot in Command (PIC) on ASD aircrafts.
- Conduct IPC/PPCs as Approved Check Pilot.
- Investigates and/or leads investigations of operational occurrences and infractions.
In addition to the base salary, employees of AO-CAI-04 positions who meet the eligibility requirements set out in Transport Canada’s Professional Aviation Currency Program for Civil Aviation Inspectors (formerly referred to as the Professional Currency Programs for Civil Aviation Inspectors), and the TSB Policy on CAI Professional Aviation Currency are entitled to an annual Extra Duty Allowance (EDA) of $8,302.

Intent of the process

A qualified pool of candidates will be established which may be used to staff similar positions at this group and level with various bilingual linguistic profiles and security requirements, as well as various tenures (acting, assignment, deployment, term, indeterminate and secondment) 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)

Education

ED : A secondary school diploma or 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 valid Group 1 Instrument Rating.
OC2: Possession of a valid Restricted Radio-Telephone Operators certificate (endorsed Aeronautical).

Experience

EX1 : Minimum of 4000 hours flying experience including 2000 hours pilot-in-command on fixed wing multi-engine turbine aircraft, and 300 hours instrument (150 hours must be actual).
EX2: Approximately two (2) years or more of experience as a training pilot and/or check pilot in multi-engine fixed wing aircraft.

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

Education

AED : A post-secondary degree from a recognized university.

Degree equivalency

Occupational Certification

AOC1: Possession of a valid Flight Instructor Rating.
AOC2: A valid Approved Check Pilot delegation of authority (type A).

Experience

AEX1 : Experience as a training or check pilot on Level C or Level D flight simulators.
AEX2: Minimum of two years or more experience as a training or check pilot in multi-engine fixed wing aircrafts.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

Knowledge

K1 : Knowledge of the regulations and standards applicable to flight operations and flight crew training for fixed wing aircraft operating under sub-parts 702, 703 and 704 of the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs).

Abilities

A1 : Ability to supervise a work team
A2 : Ability to communicate effectively orally
A3 : Ability to communicate effectively in writing
A4 : Ability to plan, organize, and implement a national training program
A5 : Ability to exercise effective oversight of training programs under his or her purview.

Personal Suitability

PS1 : Effective Interpersonal Relationships
PS2 : Dependability
PS3 : Flexibility
PS4: Judgment

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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Candidates must be willing and able to work overtime on short notice.
Willingness and able to travel.
Candidates must be willing and able to work in an aviation environment (i.e., noise, fumes, hazards).

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Successful completion of the requirements associated with the issuance of an Airport Restricted Area Access Pass.

The Treasury Board Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination requires, as a condition of employment, that all employees of the core public service be fully vaccinated unless accommodated based on a certified medical contraindication, religion, or other prohibited grounds of discrimination under the Canadian Human Rights Act. If you are the successful candidate, we will require you, in accordance with this Policy, to fill out a vaccine attestation form before an offer of employment is extended.

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

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, 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.