Airbus is an international pioneer in the aerospace industry. We are a leader in the design, manufacture and delivery of aerospace products, services and solutions to customers worldwide. We aim for a better connected, safer and more prosperous world.
Manufacturer of commercial aircraft, with Space and Defense divisions as well as Helicopters, Airbus is the largest aeronautics and Space Company in Europe and a world leader.
At Airbus Canada, our people work together to make mobility evolve around the world, one good idea after another. If you have a great idea, we have the environment for it to become a unique product or a great customer experience. Your ideas are our energy.
The A220 Type III Pilot Instructor will belong to the Airbus Canada Training Centre and will conduct flight training and simulator training for various international and internal customers.
Within this scope, she/he will represent Airbus Canada in front of the customers, operators and Authorities.
The A220 Type III Pilot Instructor will work with different teams across the world and will have opportunities to develop her/his expertise in various fields and roles, including management / project positions.
In your duties, you will be called upon to:
- Act as Type Rating Instructor / flight instructor aircraft for Airbus Canada and provide:
- Line training or Line checking for Airbus A220
- Simulator training or Simulator checking for Airbus Canada mainly in Dorval, Canada.
- Support to TFOS community (Training & Flight Operations Services)
- Support office activities on demand
His/her roles are:
- To conduct best possible training & checking according to his/her qualifications within Airbus Canada Training, to ensure a safe and efficient Entry-into-service and operation of Airbus A220 (BD-500) aircraft.
- In flight (Initial Operating Experience)
- In simulator / FSTDs
- In classroom and/or equivalent (e.g. virtual classroom)
- To work on different projects on demand in the frame of TFOS
- To represent Airbus Canada Training and Manufacturer in front of the customer
- To support the customer, especially during the flight period, in order to ensure the entry into service, the safety...
- To have a proactive role, in order to identify the potential problems and find solutions to tackle them.
- To act as Team leader during Initial Operating Experience
- Coordination with the Airbus Canada team
- Coordination with the airline
- To ensure standardization, development, management tasks during his/her career within Airbus Canada
- To maintain and upgrade her/his competences according to his/her qualification.
As an ideal candidate:
- Hold an ICAO Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) aircraft issued by either EASA, TCCA or FAA
- Hold a Valid EASA TRI, FAA Flight Instructor Aircraft or TCCA Instructor Appointment issued by a Canadian Operator on BD-500
- Hold a Valid Medical Class 1 in accordance with the respective Hold ATPL requirement, e.g. EASA, TCCA or FAA
- Hold a minimum English Language Proficiency Rating of 4
- Hold a Low Visibility Operations qualification
- Hold or have held an ETOPS qualification
- A minimum of 5 000 hours as Pilot
- A minimum of 3 000 hours on Jet Large aircraft above 50t MTOW
- A minimum of 1 000 hours as Captain on Airbus Aircraft
- A minimum of 500 hours instructor experience in FFS on large aircraft,
- A minimum of 500 hours experience as Captain assigned to conduct LIFUS/IOE.
- A significant part of the obtained instructor experience has to be initial type rating oriented
- Qualified (current) and experienced as Captain and Flight Instructor on BD-500
- Examiner experience is a plus
- Evidence base training / Competences Base Training Assessment expertise is required
- Project management minded
- Managerial experience is a plus
- Experience in Flight Safety is a plus
Accountabilities
The A220 Type III Pilot Instructor reports directly to the Chief Flight Instructor in the Flight Crew Training organization in Airbus Canada Training Centre.
The position is based in Mirabel
The use of the masculine gender has been adopted for ease of reading and has no discriminatory intent.
Airbus Canada subscribes to the principle of employment equity and encourages women, aboriginals, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply.
This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.
Company: Airbus Canada Limited Partnership
Contract Type: Permanent