flight instructor
Instruct student and licensed pilots in flight procedures, techniques, and ground-school subjects. Coordinate flight activities with ground crews and air-traffic control while ensuring aircraft safety and regulatory compliance.
- On-site
- Abbotsford, BC
- Posted Aug 11, 2026
- Apply by Sep 10, 2026
- 1 position
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Job summary
Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience Experience an asset On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Responsibilities Tasks Instruct student pilots in procedures and techniques of flying aircraft and in ground-school subjects such as navigation, radio procedures and flying regulations Monitor operation of engine and aircraft systems during flight Train licenced pilots for additional certification Train and prepare pilots for examination Co-ordinate flight activities with ground crews and air-traffic control, inform crew members of flight and test procedures and direct activities of aircraft crew during flights Conduct pre-flight inspection of aircraft and check passenger and cargo distribution to ensure that weight and balance specifications are met Contact control towers for takeoff clearances, arrival instructions and other information Maintain communications with flight dispatchers and weather forecasters and respond to and report in-flight emergencies and malfunctions Prepare flight evaluation reports Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Commercial Pilot Licence - fixed wing Transport Canada flight instructor rating Airline Pilot Transport Licence - fixed wing Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Licence Experience and specialization Flight instructor ratings Airplane
What you’ll do
Instruct student and licensed pilots in flight procedures, techniques, and ground-school subjects. Coordinate flight activities with ground crews and air-traffic control while ensuring aircraft safety and regulatory compliance.
Requirements
Requires a secondary school graduation certificate and specific certifications including a Commercial Pilot Licence and Transport Canada flight instructor rating. Must hold a Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Licence.
Other relevant skills
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- Flight Instruction
- Ground-school Instruction
- Navigation
- Radio Procedures
- Flying Regulations
- Aircraft Systems Monitoring
- Pre-flight Inspection
- Weight and Balance Calculation
- Flight Evaluation Reporting
- Air Traffic Control Coordination
Job areas
- Education
- Transportation
- Management & Leadership
Additional details
- Minimum education
- High school
- Minimum experience
- 0+ years
- Apply by
- Sep 10, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Entry level
