Chief Pilot, Rotary Wing Operations

Reference number: MOT25J-175607-000021
Selection process number: 25-MOT-EA-HRS-00440

Transport Canada
Ottawa(Ontario)
AO-CAI-05
$129,866 to $152,489

Closing date: 13 March 2025 – 23:59, Pacific Time

Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

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We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment. If you need accommodation during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Duties

Some key activities include:

1. Plans and directs the development and implementation of the National Program of initial and recurrent flight, simulator and classroom training and testing for pilots.
2. Develops and amends standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Operations Manuals.
3. Acts as Pilot in Command (PIC) on ASD aircraft, manages the Company Check Pilot (CCP) Program, and supervises Check Pilots in the conduct of check pilot duties.
4. Investigates and/or leads investigations of operational occurrences and infractions.

Work environment

Transport Canada’s Aircraft Services Directorate is seeking a Chief Pilot – Rotary Wing to work within a federal organization in the National Capital Region. The Aircraft Services Directorate (ASD) provides aviation services in support of Transport Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard operations as well as other federal departments and agencies. This position is located at the Aircraft Services’ hangar at Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (200 Comet Private, Ottawa, ON).

Intent of the process

The results of this process will initially be used to staff one permanent full-time position with a bilingual imperative CBC/CBC linguistic profile. A pool of qualified and/or partially qualified candidates could be created and could be used to staff similar positions in Transport Canada.

Information you must provide

Essential qualifications

EDUCATION
A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
OC1: Possession of a valid Canadian Airline Transportation Pilot License – Helicopter Category with a valid Group 4 Instrument Rating.
OC2: Possession of a valid Restricted Radio-Telephone Operator Certificate (endorsed aeronautical).
OC3: Possession of a Helicopter Night Rating.

EXPERIENCE
EX1: A minimum of 4,000 hours turbine powered helicopter flight time experience, with 3,000 hours as pilot in command. A minimum of 500 hours in multi-engine helicopters.
EX2: Recent experience in the management of helicopter operations.
EX3: Recent experience in managing financial resources.
EX4: Recent experience in managing human resources.
EX5: A minimum of 250 hours of helicopter Pilot In Command within the preceding three years.

KNOWLEDGE
K1: Knowledge of Canadian Aviation Regulations and Standards governing the operations of VFR and IFR helicopters.
K2: Knowledge of teaching practices and techniques specific to helicopter training.
K3: Knowledge of quality assurance and quality control mechanisms.
K4: Knowledge of Safety Management System processes.

COMPETENCIES
CO1: Create Vision and Strategy
CO2: Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
CO3: Promote Innovation and Guide Change
CO4: Achieve Results

ABILITIES
AB1: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
AB2: Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Operational requirements

• Willing and able to work overtime on short notice.
• Willing and able to travel by various modes to remote locations, domestically and abroad.
• Willing and able to work in an aviation environment (i.e., noise, fumes, hazards).

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

OTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
– Willing and able to successfully complete Transport Canada Aircraft Services sponsored Helicopter Underwater Emergency Egress Training (HUET) within 6 months of employment.
– Willing and able to complete the requirements associated with the issuance of a Restricted Area Identification Card (RAIC).
– Possess a valid driver’s license.
– Possession of a valid Class 1 Aviation Medical.
– Must hold a valid passport.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

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