Follow emergency procedures to compensate for equipment malfunction or failure
Instruct student pilots in procedures and techniques of flying aircraft and in ground-school subjects such as navigation, radio procedures and flying regulations
Monitor operation of engine and aircraft systems during flight
Record equipment malfunctions and corrective actions taken during flight
Report required repairs to ground maintenance personnel
Train licenced pilots for additional certification
Train and prepare pilots for examination
Co-ordinate flight activities with ground crews and air-traffic control, inform crew members of flight and test procedures and direct activities of aircraft crew during flights
Conduct pre-flight inspection of aircraft and check passenger and cargo distribution to ensure that weight and balance specifications are met
Contact control towers for takeoff clearances, arrival instructions and other information
Maintain communications with flight dispatchers and weather forecasters and respond to and report in-flight emergencies and malfunctions
Prepare flight evaluation reports
Supervision
5-10 people
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Commercial Pilot Licence - fixed wing
Transport Canada flight instructor rating
Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Licence
Flight instructor ratings
Airplane
Screening questions
Do you have experience working in this field?
Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?
