Training Pilot – Rotary Wing

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Training Pilot – Rotary Wing

Reference number:
MOT25J

Selection process number:
25-MOT-EA-HRS-09475

Transport Canada - Aircraft Services Directorate

Ottawa (Ontario)

AO-CAI-03

$126,320 to $148,160 (In addition to the base salary, employees occupying the AO-CAI-03 positions are eligible for an annual Extra Duty Allowance of $10,537. Subject to collective agreement.)

For further information on the organization, please visit Transport Canada

Closing date: 21 October :59, Pacific Time
Who can apply:
Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

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Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

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 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

ASD 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.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

For each experience criterion, please provide concrete examples including the following information:

• Name of the organization where the experience was acquired;
• Title of the position occupied and duration (including dates) for which you exercised the functions;
• Specific details of tasks, projects, or accomplishments demonstrating how the experience was acquired.

The information you provide in your responses to the screening questions need to be supported by your resume. Failure to provide the required information may result in your application being rejected.

We can't make any assumptions about your experience. Simply saying you have the required qualifications or listing your current duties is not enough. Failure to clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria may result in the rejection of your application.

Duties

• Conduct Helicopter flight training (initial and recurrent) on the various helicopters flown by 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.
• Develop, 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 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 be used to staff an English essential position indeterminately within the National Capital Region.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established to staff identical or similar positions with 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)

Education:
A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives.

The Employer-approved Alternatives To a Secondary School Diploma Are:

• A satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or
• An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Occupational Certification:

• Possession of a valid Canadian Commercial Pilot License - Helicopter Category with a valid Group IV Instrument Rating.
• Possession of a valid Restricted Radio-Telephone Operator Certificate (endorsed Aeronautical).
• Possession of a Helicopter Night Rating.

Experience:

• 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.
• At least 500 hours of experience on multi-engine helicopters including at least 200 hours as Pilot-in-Command.
• At least 200 hours of IFR experience on helicopters including at least 100 hours in actual instrument conditions.
• Experience as a training pilot.
• Experience in vertical reference and other external load operations.
• Experience in developing and delivering classroom training.

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

Various language requirements

English Essential

Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of the Canadian Aviation Regulations and Standards governing the operations of VFR and IFR helicopters operations.
• Knowledge of teaching methods employed in helicopter training.
• Knowledge of helicopters aerodynamics.

Abilities And Skills:

• Ability to develop, organize and direct training programs.
• Ability to prepare and deliver effective presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Personal Suitability:

• Demonstrating integrity and respect
• Thinking things through
• Working effectively with others
• Showing initiative and being action-oriented

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

Asset:
OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possession of a valid Canadian Airline Transport License - Helicopter (ATPL-H).
• Possession of a Helicopter Instructor Rating.
• Possession of one or more of the following endorsements: B429 or BH41.

Experience:

• Recent* experience as a Certified Type A IFR TC Approved Check Pilot (ACP)
• "Recent" is defined as within the last 5 years
• Experience as a training pilot in helicopter Full Flight Simulators (FFS)
• Experience with Night Vision Goggle (NVG) equipment.
• Experience in shipboard operations.

Operational Requirements:

• Willing and able to successfully complete of a Transport Canada Aircraft Services sponsored Helicopter Underwater Emergency Egress Training (HUET) within 6 months of employment.
• Willing and able to successfully complete requirements associated with the issuance of a Restricted Area Identification Card (RAIC).

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Other Conditions Of Employment:

• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Possess and maintain a valid passport.
• Willing and able to work overtime as required.
• Willing and able to travel across Canada and abroad.

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.

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.

You will be required to provide proof of your education credentials at the time of assessment. If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. Therefore, if you don't have a Canadian equivalency, please contact the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) at or by email at:

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.
Contact information

Crystal Crane, Human Resources Advisor

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