Instructor Aviation

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Guided by _The Next - A Strategic Plan for Seneca Polytechnic_, we offer a working environment that is innovative, flexible and encourages risk-taking. Joining Seneca Polytechnic brings opportunities for professional development and career growth. We focus on health and wellbeing in all its forms to provide a great employee experience.

**Operational Duty Instructor**:
Are you passionate about aviation and dedicated to shaping the next generation of the Aviation industry? Look no further Acting as the Chief Flight Instructor’s delegate, you will be required to maintain operational control of the flight line while utilizing multiple resources; coordinate and communicate effectively with other departments; provide ground briefings to students; enforce and comply with all required manuals and regulations.

As a Duty Instructor, you will be responsible for managing and supervising the safe operation of all flying activities while on duty.

**Compensation**:
Starting salary within the range of $85.46/hr - $111.09/hr.

Other benefits could include health coverage and retirement benefits amongst other potential allowances and benefits Seneca Polytechnic offers.

**Schedule**:
A Duty Instructor will work anywhere between 6 - 14 hours per day/shift. The hours worked will be mostly based on individual preference and availability. A schedule for all Duty Instructors is published on a monthly basis. Duty Instructors will complete anywhere from 1 to 6 days per month, depending on the contract and their availability.

**Responsibilities**:
Reporting to the Chair of the School of Aviation and under the guidance of the Chief Flight Instructor or designate, a Duty Instructor is responsible for:
**Maintain operational control of all flying activities**
- Act as the Chief Flight Instructor (CFI) delegate for matters pertaining to ‘day-of’ flight operations.
- Monitor the initiation, diversion, and termination of all training flights.
- Manage all Flight Operations positions.
- Act as the Supervising Instructor on site for any Class IV instruction occurring throughout the duty.

**Communicate and Coordinate effectively
- Brief and de-brief solo/mutual students for flights and simulator lessons.
- Act as the Supervising Instructor on site for any Class IV instruction as required.
- Coordinate with the following groups and departments as required: Scheduling, Maintenance, Safety, CFI’s office, Phase Leads, Operations Manager, Chair, Search and Rescue, Flight Ops staff.

**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 all the Seneca Manuals as well as Transport Canada guidelines.

**Experience**:
**Required Licenses & Ratings**
- Valid Class 1 or 2 Flight Instructor Rating
- Category 1 Aviation Medical

**Other**
- Valid Group 1 or 3 Instrument Rating is preferred.
- Experience teaching in an Integrated CPL or ATPL program considered an asset.
- A completed post-secondary diploma or degree is preferred.
- Previous Command or Management experience is preferred.

**Skills**:

- Safely manage and monitor all flying activities in compliance with various manuals and Transport Canada Regulations.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Dedication to teamwork, problem-solving, and conflict resolution.
- Commitment to holding a very high industry standard in education.

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

**Job Details**

**External Posting Date**:May 1, 2024
**External Closing Date**: Posted until filled
**Pay Range**: Dependent on experience
**Hours**:TBD
**Work Type**:On-site
**Shift**: TBD
**Ideal Start Date**:
**End Date**:
**Job Type**:Part-time

**Note**: Seneca requires copies of educational credentials at the time of an interview. Confirmation of educational credentials in the form of an official Canadian transcript or an official evaluation of international credentials which determines Canadian equivalency will be required upon hire.

**Seneca Polytechnic at a Glance**:
Seneca Polytechnic is Canada’s leading polytechnic with over 4300+ employees, 40,000 full-time students and 23, 400 part-time and continuing education students. With over 55 years since opening its doors for the first time, Seneca Polytechnic is dedicated to getting our students career
- and world-ready. We offer an education that has no boundaries. And we create great flexible experiences for those who study and work here. The student experience. The employee experience. The community experience. The Seneca experience is a differentiator. As Canada’s leading polytechnic, our core mission is our North Star: we provide a great education that builds great careers for our graduates. We make a difference so they can