City : Toronto

Category : Talent Recruitment

Industry : Education

Employer : Seneca

Multiple Flight Instructor Positions Available (PT - Faculty) - Peterborough Campus

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Chair, School of Aviation, and responsible to the Chief Flight Instructor, the Flight Instructor/Professor is primarily responsible for providing flight and ground instruction in accordance with the Seneca College manuals and Transport Canada guidance materials.

Program Area/Level:

Responsible for providing primary flight and ground instruction PPL and CPL level in the Bachelor of Aviation Technology program in the School or Aviation.

Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the Chief Flight Instructor or designate the Flight Instructor/Professor is responsible for:

Flight and Ground Instruction

• Provide primary flight instruction to Bachelor of Aviation Technology students in accordance with the Training Manual (TM), Operations Manual (OM), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Deliver preparatory ground instruction, pre- and post-flight briefings to students in accordance with the TM and Transport Canada guidance material.
• Provide meaningful feedback, grading reports, and progression records for each training event.

Administrative Tasks and Record Keeping

• Accurately maintain flight records, logs and forms for each training event.
• Maintain direct supervision records (Class 4 Instructors).
• Assist with the development of training materials and assigned projects under the direction of the Phase Leads and CFI.

Regulatory and Procedural Compliance

• Actively participate in Seneca’s safety culture in accordance with the Safety Management System.
• Ensure all licenses, ratings and medical are current.
• Ensure you are fit for duty in accordance with the OM, TM, SOPs, and Transport Canada guidelines.

Qualifications:

Required Licenses & Ratings

• Category 1 Aviation Medical
• Commercial Pilot License or Airline Transport Pilot License (Aeroplane)
• Minimum valid Class 4 Flight Instructor Rating
• Valid Group 1 or 3 Instrument Rating
• Minimum completed High school diploma or equivalent

Experience

• Experience teaching in an Integrated CPL or ATPL program is an asset.
• A valid Class 3, 2 or 1 Instructor Rating is preferred.
• Experience supervising Class 4 flight instructors is an asset.
• Experience working in an SOP environment is an asset.
• Airline experience is an asset.
• Previous teaching experience is an asset.
• A completed post-secondary diploma or degree in Aviation is preferred.

Skills

• Demonstrated competencies to deliver high quality flight and ground instruction in accordance with the TM, OM, SOPs and Transport Canada guidance material.
• Demonstrated exceptional presentation, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills are required and demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of the Flightline team.
• Strong relationships with industry contacts and network connections are an asset.
• Commitment to a team approach for problem solving and conflict resolution.
• An understanding and commitment to equity in education.

Note: A teaching demonstration will be required during the recruitment process.