Tactial Instructor Pilot

Employer: ITPS Canada Ltd.

Position: Tactical Instructor Pilot

Terms of Employment: Full-time / Permanent

Existing Vacancies: 4

Location: North Bay & London, Ontario

Employment Addresses:

• 30 Roundel Road, North Bay, Ontario P1C 0B8
• 2410 Blair Blvd, London, Ontario N5V 3Z9

Hours of Work: 40 hours/week

Language: English

Benefits:

• Eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or salary increases in accordance with company policy
• Company contributory medical top-up scheme/ group health and dental benefits after successfully completing a 3-month probationary period
• Eligible for an Employment Assistance Program
• Eligible for basic life, AD&D insurance
• Eligible for five weeks’ paid vacation annually
• Eligible for travel insurance
• Eligible for relocation assistance

Salary: $ 200,000 - $ 250,000 CAD / year

Contact: Please send resumes to melanie.obrien@itpscanada.com and include “Tactical Instructor - Pilot” in the email subject line.

Job Summary:

The Tactical Instructor Pilots will be responsible for training and developing military pilots in advanced tactical flying techniques and combat operations. This role involves the delivery of comprehensive flight instruction, mission planning, and debriefing ensuring pilots are equipped with the skills necessary to execute complex aerial maneuvers and tactical missions safely and effectively. Reporting to the Vice President, Tactical, their duties and responsibilities will include:

Tactical Flight & Simulator Instruction:

• Conducting classroom, simulator, and in-flight instruction on advanced tactical aviation.
• Providing instruction in tactical flying techniques, aircraft employment, mission execution, operational decision-making, and applicable tactical manoeuvres, procedures, and concepts.
• Preparing students for increasingly complex tactical missions and training scenarios.
• Developing and implementing training curricula and materials that meet military standards and operational requirements.
• Evaluating pilot performance through practical assessments and providing constructive feedback to improve skills and competencies.
• Staying current with new aviation technologies, tactics, and training methodologies to ensure the highest quality of instruction.

Mission Planning & Execution:

• Taking an active role in the planning, coordination, and execution of training missions and exercises.
• Assisting students in developing sound mission-planning, risk-management, situational-awareness, and operational decision-making skills.
• Providing expertise in tactical mission planning, including threat analysis, route selection, and weapons employment.
• Participating in after-action reviews and debriefings to assess mission performance and identify areas for improvement.

Curriculum & Training Development

• Developing, reviewing, maintaining, and improving tactical aviation curricula, courseware, lesson plans, exercises, scenarios, presentations, and instructional materials.
• Ensuring instructional materials remain relevant to applicable training objectives, aircraft capabilities, operational requirements, customer requirements, and accepted professional standards.
• Contributing operational and instructional expertise to the development of new or revised training programs.
• Incorporating lessons learned, student feedback, operational experience, evolving aviation technologies, and training methodologies into instructional activities.
• Supporting standardization and continuous improvement of instructional practices within the Tactical department.

Flight Safety & Operational Compliance:

• Ensuring all training activities are conducted in accordance with regulations, safety standards, and operational procedures.
• Providing subject-matter expertise in tactical mission planning, including threat analysis, route planning, aircraft employment, risk management, and mission execution.
• Monitoring and enforcing adherence to flight safety protocols and risk management practices.
• Maintaining accurate training records and documentation as required by military authorities.

Student Assessment, Mentorship & Development

• Evaluating student knowledge, flying performance, tactical competency, judgment, and progression.
• Maintaining accurate and objective student training and assessment records.
• Providing constructive feedback, coaching, and remedial instruction where appropriate.
• Mentoring students in professional aviation standards, operational discipline, leadership, safety, and continuous development.
• Identifying and appropriately communicating student performance, progression, safety, or competency concerns.
• Participating in student progress reviews and training decisions as required.

Operational & Program Support:

• Working closely with other instructors, mission planners, and support personnel to ensure cohesive and effective training operations.
• Communicating effectively with trainees, peers, and superiors, and always maintaining professionalism and respect.
• Participating in instructor standardization, training, meetings, exercises, evaluations, and professional-development activities.
• Contributing to the development and enhancement of training programs through feedback and innovation.
• Undertaking domestic or international travel and assignments reasonably associated with the position and ITPS operations.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in aviation, aeronautical engineering, or a related field is required
• Minimum of 500 hours in a single pilot high-performance jet is required
• Operational experience in front-line fighter aircraft is required
• Previous instructional experience is preferred
  
• A valid Transport Canada (CPL) Commercial Pilot’s License (more than 200 hours of flight experience) is required
• Valid Military pilot certification is required
• Valid Instructor qualification is required
• Transport Canada ratings and endorsements to provide instructions are required. Aircraft type ratings are not required to apply; ITPS will provide type-rating training on its aircraft after hire, once the employee holds a Transport Canada license.
• In-depth knowledge of tactical aviation operations, combat tactics, and mission planning
• Proficient in English
• Excellent instructional and presentation skills
• Proficiency with flight simulators and training software
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to hold a CAT-1 TC Medical and meet the physical demands of flying and instructing in high-performance aircraft
• Must complete ITPS standardization after employment
  • Where ITPS funds type-rating or type-specific training after hire, a training bond will apply, covering a minimum of 2 years of employment following completion of that training.

The position involves both office and field environments, including time spent in classrooms, simulators, and in-flight instruction.

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