Pilot Instructor - Topflight (Penticton, BC)
- Penticton, BC, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
We are currently looking for a pilot instructor to perform advanced mountain training, aircraft type and emergency training, vertical reference / water bucket training, basic and advanced NVG training and night rating.
Here Are The Detailed Responsibilities Of The Role
We are looking for a candidate with the following experience and skills:
Salary
Here Are The Detailed Responsibilities Of The Role
- Provide high-quality flight instruction to military and civilian students, ensuring safety, proficiency, and adherence to Transport Canada/FAA regulations.
- Conduct both ground and in-flight training sessions for students at various experience levels.
- Create and execute customized lesson plans tailored to individual student needs and progress.
- Monitor and assess student performance, providing constructive feedback and guidance for improvement.
- Ensure proper maintenance of aircraft by conducting pre- and post-flight inspections and reporting any issues.
- Maintain accurate and thorough student records, including flight logs and performance evaluations.
- Stay updated on industry best practices, aviation standards, and changes in regulations.
- Foster a professional and encouraging learning environment that promotes safety and confidence.
- Conduct check rides, practical exams, and assist students in preparing for certification or course completion.
- Coordinate with flight school staff to schedule lessons, aircraft, and other resources efficiently.
We are looking for a candidate with the following experience and skills:
- 3000+ hrs with an extensive operational background
- 1000 hrs minimum mountain experience
- Type ratings on Bell 407,AS350 – H125, EC120
- Longline Proficient
- Instructional background, teach both in the classroom and the aircraft - an asset
- Working in a team-oriented environment
- Self starter / takes initiative
- Word/Excel/PDF/ PowerPoint – Proficient
- Can work night shifts (NVG training or on contract)
- English and Spanish speaking
Salary
- Ranging from $133,000 to $180,000.
- A unique occasion to grow professionally in a dynamic environment full of opportunities.
- Working with passionate, committed people who enjoy surpassing themselves.
- Being part of an organizational culture based on fundamental principles.
- Having an employer of choice offering competitive working conditions.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Provide ground and in-flight instruction to military and civilian students, including advanced mountain, aircraft type, emergency, vertical reference, water bucket, NVG, and night-rating training. Assess student progress, maintain aircraft and training records, conduct check rides and practical exams, and coordinate lessons and resources with flight school staff.
Requirements
Candidates must have more than 3,000 flight hours, at least 1,000 hours of mountain experience, and type ratings on the Bell 407, AS350/H125, and EC120, along with longline proficiency. Instructional experience is an asset; candidates should be team-oriented, self-motivated, proficient with Microsoft Office, able to work night shifts, and fluent in English and Spanish.
Skills
- Flight Instruction
- Mountain Flying
- Aircraft Type Training
- Emergency Training
- Vertical Reference Training
- Water Bucket Training
- Night Vision Goggles Training
- Night Rating Instruction
- Flight Safety
- Ground and In-Flight Training
- Lesson Planning
- Student Assessment
- Aircraft Inspections
- Flight Recordkeeping
- Longline Operations
- Microsoft Office
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- Education
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Pilot Instructor
- Flight Instruction
- Military Aviation
- Civilian Aviation
- Advanced Mountain Training
- Bell 407
- AS350
- H125
- EC120
- Longline
- Emergency Training
- Vertical Reference
- Water Bucket Training
- NVG Training
- Night Rating
- Transport Canada Regulations
- FAA Regulations
- Flight Logs
- Check Rides
- Practical Exams
- Aircraft Inspections
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- English
- Spanish