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.

Depending on the number of applicants, Transport Canada's needs or HR plans, volume management strategies (e.g. random selection, invocation of one or more assets) may be used to manage applications/candidates.

*** INSTRUCTIONS ***

You must provide a complete application file, including a resume as well as answers to the screening questions that clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria relating to the education, occupational certification and experience mentioned in the essential qualifications.

For each experience criterion, please provide concrete examples, including the following information:

1. Name of the department or organization where the experience was obtained;
2. Title of position held and length of time (including dates) during which you performed the duties;
3. Specific details relating to tasks, projects or achievements demonstrating how the experience was acquired.

You can refer to the notes at the bottom of this advertisement to find additional important information regarding your application to this inventory.

Duties

A Civil Aviation Safety Inspector, Flight Operations at Transport Canada is responsible for ensuring the safe and compliant operation of air carriers, flight training units, airports, and heliports. Duties include, but are not limited to: inspection and surveillance activities to ensure compliance with the Canadian Aviation Regulations; review and approval of company manuals; oversight of Approved Check Pilots; pilot flight testing, airspace reviews; and air operator/flight training unit certification. Flight Operations Inspectors work closely with stakeholders to ensure the safety of aviation operations within Ontario Region.

Work environment

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Intent of the process

This is an anticipatory process. A pool of qualified candidates may be established and used to staff positions with Transport Canada Civil Aviation in Ontario Region. It may also be used to staff other similar positions within Transport Canada.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter "in 1,500 words (maximum). ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE IN WRITING will be ASSESSED through a cover letter. A covering letter and resume MUST be submitted when applying for this selection process. Please use the following format: use each screening qualification as a header and then provide a description outlining how each qualification is met (approximately 1 to 2 paragraphs per criteria), including where and how you obtained the experience, as well as the period(s) in which you performed the functions of the position(s) (M-Y to M-Y)."

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

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

Degree equivalency

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:

• Possession of a valid Aviation Document Booklet;
• Possession of a valid Category 1 Aviation Medical;
• 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;
• Possession of a valid Category 1 Aviation Medical;
• 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).

EXPERIENCE:
• Minimum of 3 years of experience acquired within the last 6 years, as a pilot with a Canadian Air Operator, Private Operator (CAR 604), Flight Training Unit or in the Canadian Military.

MINIMUM FLIGHT TIME:
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.

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

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

Degree equivalency

TRAINING EXPERIENCE:
• Holds a valid Canadian Class 1 Flight Instructor Rating – Aeroplane OR a Canadian Forces Instructor Category - Aeroplane.
• Holds a valid Canadian Class 1 Flight Instructor Rating- Helicopter OR a Canadian Forces Instructor Category - Helicopter.
• Experience in conducting training lessons and information briefings.
• Experience as a training pilot.
• Experience as a Class 1 Aerobatics Instructor.

REGULATORY:
• Experience exercising Ministerial Authority under the Aeronautics Act and the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs).
• Experience in conducting assessments or evaluation of compliance.
• Experience as an Approved Check Pilot.
• Experience as a Pilot Examiner.

FLYING EXPERIENCE:
• Experience in conducting long-line operations.
• Experience in working with Electronic Flight Instrument Systems.
• Holds or has held 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
• Experience on advanced technology aircraft.
• Experience as pilot in command of multi-engine turbine powered aircraft of a Maximum Certified Takeoff Gross Weight of 50,000 pounds or greater operating under Subpart 705 of the Canadian Aviation Regulations or Canadian military equivalent.
• Holds an ATPL-H

MANAGEMENT:
• 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 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.

INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE:
• Experience with Remote Piloted Aircraft Systems.
• Experience at a Flight Training Unit.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
• 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).

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

ABILITIES:
• 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 qualified candidates who self-declare as belonging to one of the following employment equity groups: Aboriginal peoples, persons with a disability, visible minorities, and women.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENT(S):
• 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

• Security Clearance: Secret
• 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

Candidates from outside the federal public service may be required to pay for their own travel expenses for this selection process.

All information obtained throughout the selection process from the time of application to close of process may be used to evaluate candidates.

Communications for this process will be sent via email and it is your responsibility to provide accurate and updated contact information in case of changes. Failure to respond to communications may result in elimination from this process.

Original proof of education will need to be provided as part of this process. Candidates with foreign educational credentials will be required to provide proof of Canadian equivalency. You may consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials at www.cicic.ca for more information.

Candidates are entitled to participate in this process in the official language of their choice.

Successful candidates must meet and maintain the conditions of employment throughout their employment.

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying online are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

Job applications must be submitted through this Government of Canada Jobs website; only applications received online will be accepted.
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◦ Why was my application automatically rejected when I submitted it?
In order to be placed in the inventory, you must meet the essential qualifications at the time you submit your application. If you do not meet the required qualification, you will receive a message "Application rejected at screening" after submitting your application. If you have incorrectly indicated "No" to a screening question, you can retrieve your application and update your response(s).

◦ What does "Registered in the inventory" mean?
This automatically generated message by the system means that your application can be considered. You will be informed in the event that your application is considered as part of a process generated from this inventory.

◦ What happens if my application expires?
Your application will be kept in the inventory for 180 days. A notice will be posted in the "My Job File" menu of your account 30 days before your application expires. If you do not take any action, your application will be deactivated and it will no longer be considered. In the event that your application expires during the effective period of this inventory, a notice will be posted in your account. If you wish to reactivate your application, select the "Renewal of my application" link.

◦ My personal information has changed, what should I do?
You can update your information in the "Personal Information" section in the "My Job File" menu of your account. This will allow us to have your current contact information and ensure adequate follow-up in the event that your application is considered as part of this inventory.

◦ What is the retest period?
The retest period for re-assessment within the context of this inventory is 6 months from the most recent date of elimination from the process.

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.

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