Flight Instructor | Cessna 172, Piper Seneca

Position Summary

The Flight Instructor provides professional flight, simulator, and occasional ground instruction for students progressing from Private Pilot through Multi-Engine Instrument training. The position combines student instruction with administrative and program-development responsibilities supporting university flight operations.

Schedule

• Full-time, 40 hours per week.
• Flight operations are conducted seven days per week, year-round.
• Normal flight operations are scheduled between 7:30 AM and 12:30 AM.
• Evening and weekend assignments should be expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide flight instruction in single-engine and multi-engine aircraft.
• Provide simulator instruction at the Calgary and Springbank campuses.
• Provide occasional ground school instruction.
• Teach students from Private Pilot through Multi-Engine Instrument training.
• Support the aviation safety team.
• Assist with development of program manuals and procedures.
• Participate in quality assurance activities.
• Prepare instructional presentations and materials for students.
• Contribute to ongoing aviation program development.
• Complete assigned administrative responsibilities when not instructing students.

Requirements

• Current Canadian Flight Instructor Rating.
• Current Canadian Aviation Medical Certificate.
• Group 1 Instrument Rating.
• Aviation diploma or degree.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to contribute to ongoing aviation program development.
• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada.

Preferred Qualifications

• Class 1 or Class 2 Flight Instructor Rating.
• Multi-Engine instructional experience.
• IFR instructional experience.
• Aviation industry experience.
• Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL).
• Bachelor's or Master's degree.

Benefits

• Employer-paid learning and training opportunities.
• Paid vacation.
• Winter holiday closure.
• Personal days.
• Complimentary recreation centre membership.
• Positions exceeding six months may be eligible for health and dental benefits, pension, health and personal spending accounts, and disability benefits.

Compensation

• $53,045–$95,481 CAD per year.