Fixed Wing and Rotary Wing Pilot (LES-PT-01)

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 specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

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.

*** RCMP pilots with Air Services are part of the Law Enforcement Support Group, Pilot sub-group (LES-PT). Under this group, aspiring pilots will be required to hold peace officer status and successfully complete the Air Services Special Constable Member Training in order to meet the position requirements. Training will consist of approximately 9 weeks, to be conducted at Depot Division in Regina, Saskatchewan or another approved facility yet to be confirmed. Pilot positions are expected to be filled around fall-winter 2022 (or later) followed by the Air Services Special Constable Member Training. Training costs will be the responsibility of the RCMP. Successful completion of this training is one of the job requirements. Should a candidate be unsuccessful, their employment will be terminated in accordance with Sec.9.4 .(1) of the RCMP Act. Successful applicants will be sworn peace officers, required to carry a firearm and be subject to use of force policies in the performance of their duties. ***

The client organization will accept applications submitted on-line only. All job applications must be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS). Following are some of the benefits associated with applying on-line:

Applicants can create a profile and a resume that can be used when applying for other processes without having to recreate a new application each time.

Applicants can modify their application/resume at any time BEFORE the closing date indicated on the job advertisement.

For some jobs, applicants will find important information, namely the job questionnaire and a complete statement of merit criteria that are only available when applying on-line.

To submit an application on-line, please click on the button ``Apply online`` below.

Persons who cannot apply online or persons with disabilities preventing them from applying online are asked to inform the contact persons responsible for this process prior to the closing date. You may also review jobs open to the public through INFOTEL at 1-800-645-5605. The INFOTEL number for persons using a TTY/TDD is 1-800-532-9397.

Duties

The employee is responsible for:
• providing support for a variety of airborne law enforcement operational activities, such as, but not limited to; flying aircraft for reconnaissance/ surveillance, integrated cross-border law enforcement operations, tracking criminals, rescuing and evacuating injured persons;

• assisting with prisoner and deportation escorts, detention of prisoners before or after flights, and transportation of operational members, exhibits and other hazardous materials in accordance with the Transport Canada issued Equivalency Certificate; and

• provide relief duties at other air bases and participate in major events.

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:

Education (applies to fixed wing and rotary wing pilots):
• A secondary school diploma

Degree equivalency

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

Licenses/Certifications for a Fixed Wing Pilot:
• Fixed wing pilots must possess: A valid Canadian Airline Transport Pilot's License (ATPL) or a Commercial Pilot's License (CPL), with a group 1 or 3 Instrument Flight Rating.
• An unrestricted Category I Transport Canada medical validation certificate.

Licenses/Certifications for a Rotary Wing Pilot:
• Rotary wing pilots must possess: A valid Canadian ATPL or CPL.
• An unrestricted Category I Transport Canada medical validation certificate.

EXPERIENCE:

Experience (applies to fixed wing and rotary wing pilots):
• Must have a minimum of 3000 hours of Pilot-in-Command flight time.
Note: Only selected candidates must provide a photocopy of the last three pages of their pilot's logbook.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Special Requirements (applies to fixed wing and rotary wing pilots):
• The candidate must write on his/her application that he/she Is willing and able to:
a) relocate anywhere in Canada,
b) spend long hours in travel status (relief duties, training, overnights for regular flights etc), and
c) as Pilot in Command, accept all responsibility for decisions respecting the safety of aircraft and passengers in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

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

ASSET EXPERIENCE:

The following experiences would be considered an asset for a fixed wing pilot:
a) Recent IFR experience
b) Pilatus PC12 experience
c) Northern Operations experience
d) Light Category Turboprop experience
e) Recent flight experience - within the previous five-year period
f) Air Ambulance/Medivac
g) Charter Pilot
h) Airborne Surveillance Experience
i) Coastal Float and/or Amphibious experience

The following experiences would be considered an asset for a rotary wing pilot:
a) Certified on H120, H125 and H145
b) Helicopter Night flying - more than 50 hours
c) Night Vision Goggles qualification
d) Previously qualified to conduct Class D Operations such as Hoisting and Human External Cargo (HEC).
e) Recent flight experience - within the previous five-year period
f) Valid Helicopter Night Rating
g) Valid group 4 Instrument Flight Rating

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

Conditions of employment

Top Secret security clearance - This factor is not used at the pre-selection stage. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) is responsible for the security clearance process.

RCMP medical requirement:
This factor is not used at the pre-selection stage. In addition to an unrestricted Category I Transport Canada medical validation certificate, the candidate must meet the minimal health standards as assessed by RCMP Health Services. This includes a full medical assessment, laboratory test(s), psychological examinations, vision, colour vision and hearing standards (color perception and visual and hearing acuity standards).

Visual acuity:
You must meet the minimum vision standards as assessed by a registered/certified Ophthalmologist/Optometrist.
• Corrected vision (with glasses or contacts): Visual acuity must be at least 6/6 (20/20) in one eye and 6/9 (20/30) in the other; and,
• Uncorrected vision (without glasses or contacts lenses): Visual acuity must be at least 6/18 (20/60) in each eye OR 6/12 (20/40) in one eye and at least 6/30 (20/100) in the other eye.

Minimum hearing standards:
The hearing examination must be completed by a practitioner in accordance with the Canadian Standards Association Standard on Pure Tone Air Conduction Audiometers for Hearing Conservation and for Screening. You cannot use a hearing aid during the examination. The minimum requirements are outlined below in more detail.
• Hearing loss no greater than 30 dB in the better ear in the 500 to 3000 Hz range; and
• Hearing loss no greater than 30 dB in the worst ear in the range of 500-2900 Hz and no more than 50 dB in the worst ear at 3,000 Hz.

These factors will be used when the candidate is successful in the recruiting process. Aspiring pilots will be required to successfully complete the standard training, as listed below, in order to meet the position requirements:
• Must successfully complete the Air Services Special Constable Member Training.
• Must successfully complete the line indoctrination as indicated in the Air Services Fixed Wing Operations Manual (FWOM) or the Rotary Wing Operations Manual (RWOM).
• Must successfully complete the Air Services Safety Management Training.
• Must successfully complete any additional required and/or recurrent training and qualifications as indicated in the Air Services FWOM/ RWOM, the Canadian Aviation Regulations and RCMP policy.

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

RCMP Air Services Resume *Format Instructions*
**Resume is to be no more than four (4) pages in length**
Page 1:
Name of posting: Please clearly indicated if you are submitting your application for a Fixed Wing or Rotary Wing Pilot (i.e., Fixed Wing Pilot)

Contact information to include:
- Full name
- Permanent address (street#, city, province, and postal code)
- Contact telephone number
- Email address

Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the following essential and other qualifications (please see above for more details):
- Education
- Licenses/Certificates
- Experience
- Special Requirements
- Assets

Flight times (applies to fixed wing pilot):
- Total flight time
- Total PIC time
- Total SIC time
- Total IFR time
- Total night time
- Total NVG time
- Total float time
- Total multi engine time
- Total amphibious time (if applicable)

Flight times (applies to rotary wing pilot):
- Total flight time
- Total PIC time
- Total SIC time
- Total night time
- Total IFR time and helicopter IFR time
- Total NVG time
- Total multi engine time

Aircraft ratings to include: year of rating and Company, year last flown, total hours per type. Example:
1. 737 last flown 2015 82.3 hrs

Page 2 :
Current Employer :
- From: to:
- Supervisor’s name
- Alternate contact name If you would prefer Current Supervisor not be contacted. (Provide alternates title within present company and contact information).
- Duties

Past Employers: starting from most recent (each to include)
- Company Name
- Dates worked (ex. January 2003 to May 2005)
- Duties
- Supervisors name and contact information

Page 3:
Continued past employers, if required.
Significant training, to include type of training, training agency, and year.
Example:
- Group 1 IFR Baffin Island Air 2003
- Company Safety Officer Transport Canada 1997

Page 4:
References (3) to include:
- Name
- Address
- Relationship to applicant
- Contact information (telephone and/or email)

Additional Comments: please limit to 4 points.

Any additional information that the applicant feels would aid RCMP Air Services in the recruiting process.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/COMMENTS:
On October 6, 2021, the Government of Canada announced details of its plans to require vaccination across the federal public service.
As per the new Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination for the Core Public Administration Including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, federal public servants in the Core Public Administration and members of the RCMP must attest to their vaccination status. The requirement for employees to be fully vaccinated applies whether they are teleworking, working remotely or working on-site. This is a condition of employment and it applies to indeterminate (permanent), determinate (term), casual, and student hiring. Should you reach the point in the selection process where it is necessary to verify terms and conditions of employment then the hiring manager or a human resources representative will contact you in order to complete an attestation.

Reference checks will be sought.

Fixed Wing candidates may be required to pass a simulator examination.

All candidates may be required to pass an RCMP polygraph examination.

All candidates may be required to successfully complete a Physical Abilities Requirement Evaluation (PARE). See https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/physical-standards for more information and how to prepare for the PARE.

Separate instructions will be sent only to those who make it to the interview stage.

You will be required to provide proof of your education credentials at a later date in the process. If you obtained your degree outside Canada, it is your responsibility to demonstrate its equivalence, please take a look at the following link for more information: https://www.cicic.ca.

Our means of communication with applicants is normally via e-mail. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.

Pre-selection of candidates will be made through application reviews according to education, professional accreditation as well as work experiences.

Persons must meet each essential qualification to be appointed to the position.

Note: Please note that this is not a Public Service position; it is a Special Constable Member position within the RCMP. These positions are governed under the RCMP Act.

Information to be provided:
You must provide the following information when submitting your application:
. Your resume.
. You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.
. 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.

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.