Helicopter Pilot Instructor in Southport, Canada – Immigration Support Possible

Visa type confirmed: Immigration Support Possible

About Us

Our client is a helicopter transportation service, maintenance support, and flight training company. Established in 1947, we are Canada’s largest helicopter operator with over 20 locations across the country and a fleet of nearly 100 single and multi-engine aircraft.

Job Description

Based in Southport, Manitoba, our client has openings for Rotary Wing Academic and Flight Training Device (FTD) Instructors in support of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) Contracted Flying Training and Support (CFTS) program. Instructors report to the Chief Rotary Wing Instructor – CFTS and will be assigned duties commensurate with their qualifications and on-site requirements, including:

• Delivering ground school lectures,
• Delivering FTD lessons, and
• Conducting maintenance support activities as required.

Period of Work: This is a full-time position, 40 hours/week.

Qualifications

• Licence, any of the following:
• Transport Canada (TC) Commercial Pilot Licence – Helicopter;
• Foreign Commercial Pilot Licence – Helicopter;
• Current/former RCAF helicopter pilot;
• Current/former foreign military helicopter pilot qualification.
• Hours, minimum of:
• 500 Helicopter Pilot in Command hours; or
• 200 Operational Training Unit Instructor Pilot hours for military applicants.
• Able to maintain TC medical for flying positions.
• TC Instructor Rating Class 1, 2, 3, 4 (waived for current/former RCAF and foreign military pilots in certain circumstances).
• TC Class IV Instrument Rating, or equivalent, preferable.
• Night Vision Goggle experience preferable.
• Must hold a valid Canadian Driver’s Licence or an International Driving Permit.
• Must provide satisfactory documentation on request.
• Must provide a negative pre-employment drug and alcohol test.
• Must provide an international criminal background check clearance.

Education

• Minimum of a completed University degree, or equivalent applicable knowledge.
• Graduation from a certified flying or aviation school.

Additional Information

Remuneration

• Annual salary: $110,000.00 to $200,000.00 based on experience. Bonuses possible based on performance.

Other Benefits

• Moving assistance negotiable.
• Housing for Instructor Pilots negotiable.
• Group insurance.
• Pension plan.

Language of Work

• Excellent oral and written English communication skills. French language proficiency is an asset.

Term of Employment

• Full-time Permanent.

How to Apply

• Thank you for your interest; only the selected applicant will be contacted.

Work Location

Southport, Manitoba, Canada

Commitment to Diversity

Our client is committed to employment equity and diversity and building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the broad customer base we serve.

Why Work with Us?

• A unique occasion to grow professionally in a dynamic environment full of opportunities.
• Work with passionate, committed people who enjoy surpassing themselves.
• Be part of an organizational culture based on fundamental principles.
• Join an employer of choice offering competitive working conditions.

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