A220 Type III Pilot Instructor

Job description

The A220 commercial aircraft Programme is looking for a candidate to join our Customer Services organization based in Mirabel (Québec, Canada), where you will represent Airbus Canada in front of customers, operators and authorities. You will work with different teams worldwide and will have the opportunity to develop your expertise in various domains and roles, including management or project positions.

You will be part of the Airbus Canada Training Centre responsible for conceiving, building and delivering flight training and flight operations support to ensure the safe, efficient and effective operation of the Airbus aircraft. The team organization promotes cross-collaboration, mutual support and collective learning.

Responsibilities

Your role will be to act as a flight instructor / Type Rating Instructor 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 the TFOS community (Training & Flight Operations Services);
• Support for office activities on demand.

Working environment

The A220 Programme is headquartered in Mirabel, in the greater Montreal area. The region is known for a peaceful and safe environment and offers a high quality of life with a balance between career opportunities and outdoor activities.

How we care for you

• Financial rewards: Attractive salary, annual bonus, group insurance plan, pension plan and share purchase plan.
• Work / life balance: Hybrid working policy (based on operational needs), on-site cafeterias and a highly competitive holiday policy.
• Wellbeing / Health: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discount program, on-site medical service, access to a shuttle service between Laval (Montmorency metro) and Mirabel, and a carpooling application.
• Individual development: Great upskilling opportunities and development prospects with access to more than 10,000 e-learning courses, certifications, accelerated development programmes, and national and international mobility.

Your challenges

• Conduct the best possible training and checking according to your qualifications within Airbus Canada Training to ensure a safe and efficient entry-into-service and operation of the Airbus A220 (BD-500):
  • In flight (Initial Operating Experience);
  • In simulator / FSTDs;
  • In classroom and/or equivalent (e.g. virtual classroom).
• Work on different projects on demand within TFOS.
• Represent Airbus Canada Training and the Manufacturer in front of the customer:
  • Support the customer, especially during the flight period, to ensure entry into service and safety;
  • Be proactive in identifying potential problems and finding solutions;
  • Act as team leader during Initial Operating Experience: coordination with the Airbus Canada team and with the airline.
• Ensure standardization, development and management tasks during your career within Airbus Canada.
• Maintain and upgrade your competences according to your qualification.

Your boarding pass (requirements)

• Hold an ICAO Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) issued by EASA, TCCA or FAA.
• Hold a valid EASA TRI, FAA Flight Instructor Aircraft qualification, or TCCA instructor appointment issued by a Canadian operator on BD-500.
• Hold a valid Class 1 medical in accordance with ATPL requirements (EASA, TCCA or FAA).
• Hold a minimum English Language Proficiency Rating of 4 and be fluent in English.
• Hold a Low Visibility Operations qualification; hold or have held an ETOPS qualification.
• Flight hours experience required:
  • Minimum 5,000 hours as Pilot;
  • Minimum 3,000 hours on Jet Large aircraft above 50t MTOW;
  • Minimum 1,000 hours as Captain on Airbus aircraft;
  • Minimum 500 hours instructor experience in FFS on large aircraft;
  • Minimum 500 hours experience as Captain assigned to conduct LIFUS/IOE.
• A significant part of the obtained instructor experience must be initial type-rating oriented.
• Qualified (current) and experienced as Captain and Flight Instructor on BD-500.
• Examiner experience, significant commercial airline experience, evidence-based training / competence-based training assessment expertise are assets; project management mindset is required. Managerial experience and flight safety experience are assets.

This job requires awareness of potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity.

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