About the role
Being part of Air Canada is to become part of an iconic Canadian symbol, recently ranked the best Airline in North America. Let your career take flight by joining our diverse and vibrant team at the leading edge of passenger aviation.
Reporting to the Manager, Flight Operations Training, the Flight Operations Training Manager will assist in overseeing the daily operations of flight training programs across assigned fleets.
The incumbent will ensure that all training programs meet appropriate standards, contribute to the development of training content, and support tasks as assigned by the Manager, Flight Operations Training.
Responsibilities:
- Support the planning and tracking of the day-to-day activities of Flight Instructors (FI), Full Flight Simulator (FFS) Instructors, Initial Operating Training Captains (IOETC), and Ground School Instructors to ensure compliance with qualifications and proficiency standards.
- In collaboration with the Manager, Flight Operations Training, schedule and execute annual assessments of Flight Operations Instructors, through various training events and in accordance with the Advanced Qualification Program (AQP).
- Maintain accurate records of all training programs to ensure they meet Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) and IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) standards.
- Responsible for keeping the fleet type training programs up to date, capturing new policies, procedures, and system modifications as necessary.
- Collaborate with the training department and the Manager, Pilot Qualification to ensure continuous improvement, standardization between fleet types where possible and to communicate/train instructors as necessary.
- Monitor and report on fleet training manpower availability and scheduling needs in coordination with the Manager, Pilot Qualification.
- Track and manage all training events conducted by fleet assigned personnel (i.e. IOETCs, FI's, contract Instructors), ensuring timely completion and documentation.
- Prepare and update training event scripts and related documentation in collaboration with the training department and the Manager, Pilot Qualification.
- Assist in ensuring fleet type simulators meet the required operational standard by ensuring TC certification is maintained and ongoing serviceability is monitored and addressed as needed.
- Responsible for ensuring consistency of product and standardization of training by liaising with the training department and other fleet training managers.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager, Flight Operations Training.
Qualifications
- University or college diploma, in aviation-related fields, or equivalent years of professional experience.
- Minimum of 3+ years of experience in a similar position, preferably within a flight operations or training environment.
- Have or has held an Airline Transport Pilot License with at least 3 years with a CARS704 or \ 705 Canadian Air Operator is an asset.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Strong working knowledge of the Flight Operations Manual, Aircraft Operating Manual, Training Processes & Procedures and Canadian Aviation Regulations.
- Strong collaboration, communication, and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to contribute effectively to team environments and manage tasks efficiently.
- Demonstrate punctuality and dependability to support overall team success in a fast-paced environment.
Conditions of Employment:
- Candidates must be eligible to work in the country of interest, at the time any offer of employment is made and seeking any required work permits/visas or other authorizations which may be required is the sole responsibility of the candidates applying for this position.
Linguistic Requirements
Based on equal qualifications, preference will be given to bilingual candidates.
Diversity and Inclusion
Air Canada is strongly committed to Diversity and Inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding work environment which highlights employees’ unique contributions to our company’s success.
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all to help us build a diverse workforce which reflects the diversity of our customers, and communities, in which we live and serve.
Air Canada thanks all candidates for their interest; however only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.
About Air Canada
Canada's largest airline, the country’s flag carrier and a founding member of Star Alliance, the world's most comprehensive air transportation network celebrating its 25thanniversary in 2022, Air Canada provides scheduled passenger service directly to 51 airports in Canada, 51 in the United States and 86 internationally. It is the only international network carrier in North America to receive a Four-Star ranking from Skytrax, which in 2021 gave Air Canada awards for the Best Airline Staff in North America, Best Airline Staff in Canada, Best Business Class Lounge in North America, and an excellence award for its management of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Air Canada est la plus importante société aérienne du Canada, le transporteur national du pays et un membre cofondateur du réseau Star Alliance — le plus vaste regroupement mondial de sociétés aériennes, qui célèbre son 25e anniversaire en 2022. Les lignes passagers régulières d’Air Canada relient sans escale 51 aéroports au Canada, 51 aux États-Unis et 86 sur le reste du globe. En Amérique du Nord, Air Canada constitue le seul transporteur aérien d’envergure internationale offrant une gamme complète de services à détenir la cote quatre étoiles de Skytrax qui, en 2021, lui a décerné les prix Meilleur personnel au sol et à bord en Amérique du Nord, Meilleur personnel au sol et à bord au Canada, Meilleur salon de classe affaires en Amérique du Nord ainsi qu’un Prix d’excellence pour sa gestion de la pandémie de la COVID-19.
About the role
Being part of Air Canada is to become part of an iconic Canadian symbol, recently ranked the best Airline in North America. Let your career take flight by joining our diverse and vibrant team at the leading edge of passenger aviation.
Reporting to the Manager, Flight Operations Training, the Flight Operations Training Manager will assist in overseeing the daily operations of flight training programs across assigned fleets.
The incumbent will ensure that all training programs meet appropriate standards, contribute to the development of training content, and support tasks as assigned by the Manager, Flight Operations Training.
Responsibilities:
- Support the planning and tracking of the day-to-day activities of Flight Instructors (FI), Full Flight Simulator (FFS) Instructors, Initial Operating Training Captains (IOETC), and Ground School Instructors to ensure compliance with qualifications and proficiency standards.
- In collaboration with the Manager, Flight Operations Training, schedule and execute annual assessments of Flight Operations Instructors, through various training events and in accordance with the Advanced Qualification Program (AQP).
- Maintain accurate records of all training programs to ensure they meet Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) and IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) standards.
- Responsible for keeping the fleet type training programs up to date, capturing new policies, procedures, and system modifications as necessary.
- Collaborate with the training department and the Manager, Pilot Qualification to ensure continuous improvement, standardization between fleet types where possible and to communicate/train instructors as necessary.
- Monitor and report on fleet training manpower availability and scheduling needs in coordination with the Manager, Pilot Qualification.
- Track and manage all training events conducted by fleet assigned personnel (i.e. IOETCs, FI's, contract Instructors), ensuring timely completion and documentation.
- Prepare and update training event scripts and related documentation in collaboration with the training department and the Manager, Pilot Qualification.
- Assist in ensuring fleet type simulators meet the required operational standard by ensuring TC certification is maintained and ongoing serviceability is monitored and addressed as needed.
- Responsible for ensuring consistency of product and standardization of training by liaising with the training department and other fleet training managers.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager, Flight Operations Training.
Qualifications
- University or college diploma, in aviation-related fields, or equivalent years of professional experience.
- Minimum of 3+ years of experience in a similar position, preferably within a flight operations or training environment.
- Have or has held an Airline Transport Pilot License with at least 3 years with a CARS704 or \ 705 Canadian Air Operator is an asset.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Strong working knowledge of the Flight Operations Manual, Aircraft Operating Manual, Training Processes & Procedures and Canadian Aviation Regulations.
- Strong collaboration, communication, and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to contribute effectively to team environments and manage tasks efficiently.
- Demonstrate punctuality and dependability to support overall team success in a fast-paced environment.
Conditions of Employment:
- Candidates must be eligible to work in the country of interest, at the time any offer of employment is made and seeking any required work permits/visas or other authorizations which may be required is the sole responsibility of the candidates applying for this position.
Linguistic Requirements
Based on equal qualifications, preference will be given to bilingual candidates.
Diversity and Inclusion
Air Canada is strongly committed to Diversity and Inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding work environment which highlights employees’ unique contributions to our company’s success.
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all to help us build a diverse workforce which reflects the diversity of our customers, and communities, in which we live and serve.
Air Canada thanks all candidates for their interest; however only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.
About Air Canada
Canada's largest airline, the country’s flag carrier and a founding member of Star Alliance, the world's most comprehensive air transportation network celebrating its 25thanniversary in 2022, Air Canada provides scheduled passenger service directly to 51 airports in Canada, 51 in the United States and 86 internationally. It is the only international network carrier in North America to receive a Four-Star ranking from Skytrax, which in 2021 gave Air Canada awards for the Best Airline Staff in North America, Best Airline Staff in Canada, Best Business Class Lounge in North America, and an excellence award for its management of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Air Canada est la plus importante société aérienne du Canada, le transporteur national du pays et un membre cofondateur du réseau Star Alliance — le plus vaste regroupement mondial de sociétés aériennes, qui célèbre son 25e anniversaire en 2022. Les lignes passagers régulières d’Air Canada relient sans escale 51 aéroports au Canada, 51 aux États-Unis et 86 sur le reste du globe. En Amérique du Nord, Air Canada constitue le seul transporteur aérien d’envergure internationale offrant une gamme complète de services à détenir la cote quatre étoiles de Skytrax qui, en 2021, lui a décerné les prix Meilleur personnel au sol et à bord en Amérique du Nord, Meilleur personnel au sol et à bord au Canada, Meilleur salon de classe affaires en Amérique du Nord ainsi qu’un Prix d’excellence pour sa gestion de la pandémie de la COVID-19.