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Civil Aviation Safety Inspector, Flight Operations
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Closing: 2025-11-03

Civil Aviation Safety Inspector, Flight Operations

Transport Canada - Civil Aviation

Closing date: November 3, 2025 - 23:59, Pacific Time

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Reference number
MOT25J-170823-000084
Selection process number
25-MOT-EA-HRS-10408
Location
Dorval (Québec), Québec (Québec)
Salary
$126,320 to $148,160
Level
AO-CAI-03
Who can apply
Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.
Organization information
For further information on the organization, please visit Transport Canada.

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About the position

Positions to be filled
2

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

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- Must hold a Canadian Airline Transport Pilot Licence that meets all applicable currency requirements to be able to exercise the privileges of the licence or a Canadian Commercial Pilot Licence - Helicopter Category with a Group IV Instrument Rating that meets all applicable currency requirements to be able to exercise the privileges of the licence, as applicable.
- Must hold a valid Passport for international travel.
- Must hold a valid Driver’s license.
- Willingness and ability to maintain professional aviation currency.

Operational Requirements

- Willing and able to travel to local, national and international destinations
- Willing and able to travel via all modes of transportation to remote and/or isolated locations
- Willing and able to work in an aviation environment (i.e. noise, fumes, hazards)
- Willing and able to work overtime, irregular hours and weekends

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following
EDUCATION
- A secondary school diploma OR an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

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OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
- Possession of a valid Aviation Document Booklet.
- Possession of a valid Category 1 Aviation Medical.
- Possession of a Restricted Radio-Telephone Operator Certificate (endorsed Aeronautical).
- Possession of a Canadian Airline Transport Pilot License - Airplane Category with a Group 1 Instrument Rating that meets all applicable currency requirements to be able to exercise the privileges of the license.
OR
- Possession of a Canadian Commercial Pilot Licence - Helicopter Category with a Group IV Instrument Rating that meets all applicable currency requirements to be able to exercise the privileges of the licence.
EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of 3 years of experience acquired within the last 6 years, as a pilot with a Canadian Air Operator, Private Operator (CAR 604), Flight Training Unit or in the Canadian Military.
MINIMUM FLIGHT TIME
- Total of 2,500 hours flight time, which includes 1,000 hours as pilot-in-command of which 500 hours is in multi-engine aeroplanes.
OR
- Total of 2,500 hours flight time, which includes 1,000 hours as pilot-in-command of which 500 hours is in medium or heavy category helicopters.
Applied / assessed at a later date
KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge of Canadian Civil Aviation legislation such as the Aeronautics Act, Canadian Aviation Regulations, associated standards and guidance including knowledge of risk management techniques and Safety Management Systems (SMS).
COMPETENCIES
- Demonstrating integrity and respect
- Showing initiative and being action-oriented
- Working effectively with others
- Thinking things through
ABILITIES
- Ability to communicate orally
- Ability to communicate in writing

Language requirements (essential for the job)

Applied / assessed at a later date
Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

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You may need (asset qualifications)

May be applied / assessed at a later date
EDUCATION
- Degree from a recognized post-secondary institution.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher from a recognized university with a specialization in aeronautical, mechanical or electrical engineering or computer sciences.
- Post-secondary education in an aviation or related program to the position.

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MINIMUM FLIGHT TIME
- Total of 3,000 hours flight time, which includes 1,500 hours as pilot-in-command of which 500 hours is in multi-engine airplanes.
- Total of 3,000 hours flight time, which includes 1,500 hours as pilot-in-command of which 500 hours is in multi-engine helicopters.
- Total of 3,000 hours flight time, which includes 1,500 hours as pilot-in-command of which 500 hours is in single engine turbine powered airplane.
- Total of 3,000 hours flight time, which includes 1,500 hours as pilot-in-command that includes multi-engine turbo-jet transport airplanes of a maximum certified take-off gross weight of a minimum of 50,000 pounds.
TRAINING EXPERIENCE
- Holds a valid Canadian Class 1 Flight Instructor Rating – Airplane OR a Canadian Forces Instructor Category - Airplane.
- Holds a valid Canadian Class 1 Flight Instructor Rating- Helicopter OR a Canadian Forces Instructor Category - Helicopter.
- Experience in conducting training lessons and information briefings.
- Experience as a training pilot.
REGULATORY
- Experience working in a regulatory transportation environment.
- Experience as a Civil Aviation Safety Inspector.
- Experience as an Approved Check Pilot.
- Experience as a Pilot Examiner.
FLYING EXPERIENCE
- Experience using Flight Management Systems.
- Experience in working with Electronic Flight Instrument Systems.
- Experience on advanced technology aircraft.
- Experience on seaplanes
- Holds an ATPL-H
MANAGEMENT
- Experience in the planning OR coordination OR management OR execution of the delivery of aviation Safety Management Systems (SMS, or equivalent programs).
- Experience in managing or supervising a team.
- Experience as Chief Flight Instructor.
- Experience as Operations Manager in 406, 702, 703, 704, or 705 operations or Canadian Aviation Regulation (CAR)
- Experience as Chief Pilot in 702, 703, 704, or 705 operations of Canadian Aviation Regulation (CAR)
- Experience writing documents such as: company operations manuals, technical bulletins, operational procedures and guidance material, training materials, Power Point presentations and other written correspondence.
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
- Experience at a Flight Training Unit.

Our commitment

We're 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 contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

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Equity, diversity and inclusion

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.

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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.

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How to apply

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Information you must provide
  • Your résumé

We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Hiring organization contact

Name: François Presseau, Human Resources Advisor
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