A220 Type III Pilot Instructor / Pilote Instructeur A220 Type III

The A220 commercial aircraft Programme is looking for a Type III Pilot Instructor to join our Customer Services organization based in Mirabel (Québec, Canada), where you will represent Airbus Canada in front of the customers, operators and authorities.

You will be part of the Airbus Canada Training Centre responsible for conceiving, building and delivering the best flight training and flight operations support to ensure the safe efficient and effective operation of the Airbus Aircraft.

The team organization is established to promote cross-collaboration autonomously, supporting each other and learning collectively.

Your role as Type III Pilot Instructor will be 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 for office activities on demand.

Your working environment:

The A220 commercial aircraft Programme is headquartered in Mirabel, in the greater Montreal area, where the vibrant city of Montreal is just a stone’s throw away. Known for its peaceful and safe environment, the region offers a high quality of life for younger or experienced professionals and families, perfectly balancing career opportunities and outdoor activities that makes it a truly special place to call home.

How we care for you:

• Financial rewards: Attractive salary, annual bonus, group insurance plan, pension plan and share purchase plan.
• Work / Life Balance: A 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 public shuttle service between Laval (Montmorency metro station) and Mirabel, and a carpooling application.
• Individual development: Great upskilling opportunities and development prospects with unlimited access to +10.000 e-learning courses to develop your employability, certifications, accelerated development programmes, national and international mobility.

Your challenges:

• Conduct best possible training & checking according to your 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).
• Work on different projects on demand in the frame of TFOS;
• Represent Airbus Canada Training and Manufacturer in front of the customer:
  • Support the customer, especially during the flight period, in order to ensure the entry into service, the safety, etc.;
  • Have a proactive role, in order to identify the potential problems and find solutions to tackle them;
  • Act as Team leader during Initial Operating Experience:
    • Coordination with the Airbus Canada team;
    • Coordination 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:

• 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;
• You are fluent in English;
• Hold a Low Visibility Operations qualification;
• Hold or have held an ETOPS qualification;
• Flight hours experience required:
  • 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;
• You have examiner experience (an asset);
• You have significant Commercial Airline Experience;
• Evidence base training / Competences Base Training Assessment expertise is required;
• You are project management minded;
• You have managerial experience (an asset);
• You have experience in Flight Safety (an asset).

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.

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