Training Pilot – Rotary Wing

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EVERYONE IS WELCOME: Transport Canada (TC) is committed to building an inclusive workforce with a diversity of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds that represent Canada.

If you would like to work in a dynamic team, are forward thinking and action oriented, enthusiastic about creating a more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging, then TC is the place for you!

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

In addition, the selected candidate will enjoy the following benefits as per the collective agreement:
• eligible to medical and dental benefits as well as competitive vacation and other leave allowances;
• eligible to a competitive defined benefit pension plan;
• eligible to access Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Counselling services;
• eligible employees in the bargaining unit shall be paid extra duty allowance in addition to the base salary.

Duties

• Conduct Helicopter flight training (initial and recurrent) on the various helicopters flown by Transport Canada Aircraft Services Directorate (ASD) or the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) to ensure that ASD or client pilots are qualified.
• Deliver airborne or flight simulator instructions and demonstrations of normal and emergency procedures on different helicopter types.
• Prepare, update and deliver ground school, flight simulator lesson plan and other training material to ensure the provision of adequate and relevant training material to the pilots.
• Conduct Pilot Proficiency Check (PPC) and instrument flight check in accordance with the Civil Aviation Regulations (CARs) 702, 703 and 704 as applicable.
• Act as Pilot in Command of ASD or the CCG helicopters during operational flying, maintenance test flights or ferry flights.
• Identify and recommend changes to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), checklist and training material as required.

Intent of the process

The results of this process will initially be used to staff at least one English essential position indeterminately.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established to staff identical or similar positions with various tenures and various language requirements at Transport Canada.

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)

✈ ESSENTIAL EDUCATION:
ED: A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

✈ ESSENTIAL OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATIONS:
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.

✈ ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCES:
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 CERTIFICATIONS:
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.

✈ ASSET EXPERIENCES:
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

⇒Note on Asset Experience: Asset qualifications are not mandatory qualifications to the position. You do not need to answer the screening questions for the assets qualifications. However, if you meet one or more, you are strongly encouraged to answer asset qualifications questions in your online application as they may be used at any stage in the process or be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be considered for an appointment.

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

Various language requirements
• English Essential
• Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB
• Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC

Information on language requirements

✈ ESSENTIAL 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.

✈ ESSENTIAL 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.

✈ ESSENTIAL PERSONAL SUITABILITIES:
PS1: Effective Interpersonal Relationships
PS2: Reliability
PS3: Initiative
PS4: Judgment

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

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

✈ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
Transport Canada is dedicated to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population it serves. In support of this, consideration may be given to qualified candidates who self-declare as belonging to one of the following employment equity groups: Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of racialized communities, and women. Therefore, we encourage candidates to voluntarily indicate on their application if they are a member of one of these groups, by selecting the appropriate box under the Employment Equity (EE) section.

↪ To complete the questionnaire, you must be a member of an EE group and select Collection Purpose 1 to be considered for job opportunities where belonging to an EE group is a condition for eligibility, or a screening or selection criterion specifically targeting EE groups.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

✈ OTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
• 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.

⇒Selected candidates must meet and maintain the above conditions of employment throughout their employment.

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

As part of our priority to help advance reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, Transport Canada is committed to help reduce systemic barriers to Indigenous people’s access to employment in the federal public service and has the “Indigenous Career Navigator” program. For more information on services and support for Indigenous peoples in the hiring process, please contact the following address: .

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.