About the position
Duties
Join a team that keeps Canada’s skies safe! As a Flight Operations Inspector with Transport Canada Civil Aviation in the Pacific Region, you’ll ensure the highest standards of safety across the Canadian aviation system. You’ll conduct inspections of aviation personnel and organizations, provide certification and regulatory authorizations, oversee Approved Check Pilots and Pilot Examiners, perform flight tests, certify new air operators and training units, and many more challenging but interesting tasks. Working closely with your Technical Team Lead, fellow inspectors, and internal subject experts, you’ll collaborate with accountable executives and key personnel in the aviation industry to tackle challenges and drive innovative solutions that enhance aviation safety. Every decision you make helps millions travel confidently—your impact will truly take flight.
Work environment
Transport Canada has a lot to offer:
👉 Competitive salaries with annual increases;
👉 Continuous learning and career advancement;
👉 Civil Aviation Inspectors in the AO-CAI group are eligible to receive an extra duty allowance of $10,537.00 per year. Subject to eligibility requirements.
👉 Flexible work arrangements – possibility of teleworking and compressed work weeks to help you balance your personal and work life; and
👉 Advantageous pension regime and other benefits
Intent of the process
This is an anticipatory process. The unit is anticipating a future need to staff one (1) position in Prince George, BC.
A pool of partially and/or fully qualified candidates may be created to staff similar or identical positions on a permanent or temporary basis.
Important messages
When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.
All written and verbal communication obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidates.
Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language(s) in their application.
Conditions of employment
Secret security clearance
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• Willing and able to travel to regional, national (generally annually) and international destinations (rarely).
• Willing and able to travel via all modes of transportation to remote and/or isolated locations.
• Willing and able to work in an environment with potential hazards (i.e. noise, fumes, hazards) while equipped with appropriate protective equipment.
• Willing and able to occasionally work overtime outside core business hours (evenings or weekend), generally planned in advance at mutually acceptable times.
• Possession of a valid motor vehicle driver’s license.
• Must possess a valid Passport for international travel.
• Must hold and maintain 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.
You need (essential for the job)
Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following
EDUCATION
• A secondary school diploma (high school) OR an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.
Learn more about degree equivalency.
OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
• Possession of a valid Aviation Document Booklet.
• Possession of a Restricted Radio-Telephone Operator Certificate (endorsed Aeronautical).
Possession of at least one of the following:
• Canadian Airline Transport Pilot Licence - Aeroplane Category with a Group 1 Instrument Rating that meets all applicable currency requirements, including a valid category 1 medical, to be able to exercise the privileges of the licence.
• Canadian Airline Transport Pilot Licence - Helicopter Category with a Group IV Instrument Rating that meets all applicable currency requirements, including a valid category 1 medical, to be able to exercise the privileges of the licence.
• Canadian Commercial Pilot Licence - Helicopter Category with a Group IV Instrument Rating that meets all applicable currency requirements, including a valid category 1 medical, to be able to exercise the privileges of the licence.
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.
EXPERIENCE:
• Recent* and significant** experience as a pilot with a commercial Air Operator (Canadian Aviation Regulations Part 7 Operator or foreign equivalent), Canadian Private Operator (Canadian Aviation Regulations 604), Canadian Flight Training Unit or in the Canadian Military.
*Recent is defined as within the last 7 years.
** Significant is defined as a minimum of three (3) years of experience.
Applied / assessed at a later date
COMPETENCIES
• Demonstrating integrity and respect
• Showing initiative and being action-oriented
• Working effectively with others
• Thinking things through
• Digital Literacy
ABILITIES
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• Ability to interpret and apply regulations and standards (such as the Aeronautics Act and Canadian Aviation Regulations).
You may need (asset qualifications)
May be applied / assessed at a later date
ASSET EDUCATION:
• Degree from a recognized post-secondary institution.
• Post-secondary education in an aviation or related program to the position.
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ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience in flight training, such as holding a class 1 flight instructor rating (aeroplane or helicopter), experience as a training pilot, experience as a Class 1 aerobatics, experience working at flight training unit or experience conducting training lessons.
• Experience in an air operator leadership position (e.g. Chief Pilot, Operations Manager, Standards Manager, Regulatory Affairs Manager).
• Holds or has held a Transport Canada, Canadian military, or foreign equivalent, delegation such as Pilot Examiner (PE) or Approved Check Pilot (ACP).
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.
Learn more about diversity and inclusion in the public service.