Professor - Flight Management

Posting Type
Permanent
End Date (if applicable)
Position Number
F99999
Job Type
Full-Time
Location/Campus
Thunder Bay Campus
Position Reports to
Associate Dean, Aviation
Position Summary
Class Definition
Job Details
Engage students in the classroom and lab environment, ensuring learner awareness of curriculum and evaluation of learning;
Evaluate student progress and achievement;
Actively contribute to and care about our student success;
Facilitate safe practice of flying skills through demonstration, observation and delivery of feedback in the aircraft or flight training device;
Comply with all Flight Training Unit Policies and Procedures and Transport Canada regulations and standards;
Maintain accurate records of all flight training, including the Daily Flight Log and student PTR’s;
Provide operational oversight and control of flight operations, as directed by the Chief Flight Instructor;
Provide supervision and guidance to flight instructors;
When required, perform other functions or provide assistance in support of the Flight Training Unit;
Assist, advise, coach and mentor students with course choices, career possibilities and opportunities to continue their education at the advanced degree level;
Lead, participate in and contribute to special events, consultative committees and program and course curriculum design and revisions;
Provide a learning environment that makes effective use of available resources based on the cooperative learning theory while incorporating a variety of teaching and learning strategies to meet various learning styles;
Actively participate as a team member in departmental functions, initiatives and committee work;
Work incompliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act; and
Detailed description of responsibilities as per the classification definition of professor in the Academic Collective Agreement.
Job Requirements
A valid Class 1 or 2 Flight Instructor Rating;
A valid Category 1 Medical Certificate;
A minimum of 500 hours of flight instruction experience;
Group 1 or Group 3 Instrument Rating;
College Diploma in Aviation and/or;
Bachelor’s degree in Education and/or;
An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Master’s degree in Education
A minimum of five years experience in a leadership role relating to the aviation industry
Experience supervising Class 4 flight instructors or other flight operation supervision experience;
Airline Transport Pilot License with commercial operation experience;
Float or bush type flying experience;
Expertise and progressively responsible experience in the aviation industry, preferably in the field of education and training;
A commitment to education equity to teach diverse student populations and work with colleagues or clients from various backgrounds;
Previous teaching or training experience at the college, university or corporate level;
Proven ability to excel in a team environment and a demonstrated commitment to life long learning; and
Previous curriculum and program development experience is desirable, including innovative classroom presentation techniques.
Additional experience in some of the following areas would be an asset:

- The successful applicant will be required to submit a criminal background check with vulnerable sector screening prior to commencement of employment.
Position Details
Hours of Work
44
Hours of Work
44 hrs/week - FT Faculty
Shift Type
Variable, depending on flight operations
Contract Duration (if applicable)
Type of Position
Full-Time Professor
Posting Number
AC-24-39P
Open Date
09/10/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes