Flight Instructor

Western Community College is a privately held provider of post-secondary education in British Columbia, offering a Bachelor of Hospitality Management degree program and more than 65 career training diploma and certificate programs in the fields of business, accounting, healthcare, education, hospitality, information technology, legal studies, and warehousing, using industry-based market-driven curriculums. We provide a dynamic, collaborative, and engaging learning environment to our students with a very high standard of community-driven post-secondary education.

We invite applications from qualified and experienced candidates to teach the Flight Services program. The Flight Instructor of a flight training unit will be responsible for conducting flight training as required.

This position will report to the Chief Flight Instructor.

Job Responsibilities:

Provide Flight and Ground Instruction:

• Conduct flight training, teaching students essential skills such as takeoffs, landings, emergency procedures, and navigation.

• Deliver ground school instruction, covering topics like aerodynamics, weather conditions, regulations, and radio procedures.

• Contribute to the academic success of students and the College's mission.

Course and Lesson Preparation:

• Prepare lesson plans, course materials, and training outlines.

• Update program content to meet educational standards and training requirements.

Student Evaluation and Progress Tracking:

• Assess student performance through quizzes, tests, exams, and practical evaluations.

• Maintain accurate records of student progress, including attendance and grades, in the College portal (MyWCC).

Compliance and Safety:

• Adhere to Transport Canada regulations and college safety standards.

• Support the CFI in ensuring training equipment and aircraft are in proper working order.

• Enforce policies, such as the no-pet policy, to maintain a distraction-free training environment.

Scheduling and Resource Coordination:

• Plan and organize flight training sessions to maximize training efficiency.

• Coordinate schedules with the CFI and other instructors, considering both flight and ground school requirements.

Mentorship and Exam Preparation:

• Provide mentorship and guidance to help students prepare for Transport Canada exams.

• Support licensed pilots seeking additional certifications.

Administrative Tasks:

• Document flight lessons and ensure records are kept up-to-date in the college's system.

• Communicate any scheduling changes, such as cancellations due to weather, ensuring transparency and fairness.

Perform other duties as required by the College.

Requirements

• Class 2 or minimum Class 3 Flight Instructor

• Thorough knowledge of Transport Canada Regulations

• Working knowledge of Health and Safety requirements

• Working knowledge of Safety Management Systems and Quality Assurance

• Transport Canada Authorized Person Authority experience

Education and Experience

• Formal aviation training with instructional experience in flight and ground school settings

• Experience evaluating student progress and maintaining accurate training records

• Familiarity with curriculum development and aviation regulatory compliance
• Background in coordinating training schedules and supporting exam preparation.

Western Community College is an equal opportunity partner, and we do not discriminate against applicants. Selection will be purely based on experience and required eligibility and skills.

Eligible candidates may apply with their resumes at the earliest. We thank all the candidates who apply. However, only qualified and eligible candidates will be contacted further.

Salary: According to the experience

Job Types: On-Call

Work Location: In person