Chief Flight Instructor

2 weeks ago


Thunder Bay, Canada Confederation College Full time

Posting Type
Permanent

End Date (if applicable)

Classification Title
Administration 11

Pay Band
11

Min Salary
$95,456

Max Salary
$119,320

Position Summary
The Chief Flight Instructor ( CFI ) is responsible for operational control of the Flight Training Unit ( FTU ), as per Canadian Aviation Regulations (CAR’s) 406.21, 406.22 and 426.22.

**The CFI is responsible for**:
The Management of the overall pilot training program.

The supervision of all flight and ground instructors of the flight training unit.

The direct supervision of Class 4 flight instructors, including the designation of a Class 1 or Class 2 flight instructor to supervise a Class 4 flight instructor.

Flight and Ground Instructor recruitment and hiring.

Approving of the appointment of ground instructors.

The quality and content of ground school instruction and flight training provided by that flight training unit and conducting performance reviews

Ensuring that flight instruction is based on the contents of the appropriate flight instructor guide and flight training manual.

Ensuring that the daily flight record is used for operational control.

Ensuring that all appropriate publications including the Canadian Aviation Regulations, Aeronautical Information Publication Canada, Canada Flight Supplement, Water Aerodrome Supplement, Flight Instructor Guide and Flight Training Manual, and the applicable training manual on human factors are readily available to trainees and amended to date.

Maintaining a current copy of training publications, charts, maps and any other material required for the ground instruction and flight training of trainees.

Ensuring that all solo training flights are properly authorized by a flight instructor and acknowledged by the trainee.

Decisions with respect to flight safety during flying periods.

Confirming the continuing validity of staff licences and ratings endorsed on a licence.

Ensuring that all staff members are kept informed of any changes to the regulations and standards.

Disseminating, and acting upon aeroplane safety information, including accident, incident, and other occurrence reports.

Developing and implementing an operational control system in accordance with section 406.50 of the Canadian Aviation Regulations.

Liaison with Transport Canada on all matters concerning flight training operations.

Delegation, in writing, of duties to the assistant chief flight instructor.

Developing and implementing a plan of action in accordance with paragraph 421.67(3)(b) of the Canadian Aviation Regulations.

Participate in the Safety Management System.

Review and revise as required operating policies and procedures.

Other duties as assigned.

Location/Campus
Thunder Bay Campus

Education

Minimum level of formal education required for the position
3 year diploma/degree or equivalent

Specific course(s), certification, qualification, formal training or accreditation required for the position

Additional Requirements

Field(s) of Study
Diploma/Degree in Aviation or Management
Must have Transport Canada, Class 1 or 2 Flight Instructor Rating & multi-engine IFR

Experience

Typical number of years of experience, in addition to the necessary education level, required to perform the responsibilities of the position
Minimum of five (5) years

Type of Experience
5 years of management and/or supervision in the field of Aviation. In the order of 1,000 hours minimum of flying time, including instruction, commercial or corporate flying at the multi-engine IFR level, computer skills including familiarity with Word and Excel; problem-solving, communication, conflict resolution and team-building are essential skills.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
AD-24-29P

Close Date

Hours of Work
37.5 hrs/week

Shift Type
8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday



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