Chief Flight Instructor

Built upon nearly 90 years of innovation and growth, MFC Training is Canada's largest private flight school. An industry leader, MFC Training operates teaching facilities in Fredericton, NB, Moncton, NB, and London, ON. As a member of the PAL Group family, MFC team members are cultivating the next generation of pilots through innovation, reliability, and purpose. Whether you dream of commercial cockpits or adventurous skies, we prepare future aviators to lead the way in the evolving world of Aviation and Aerospace.

MFC Training is currently looking for a Chief Flight Instructor to join our MFC team!

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Management of the overall pilot training program & supervision of all flight and ground instructors of the flight training unit across all bases;
• Direct supervision of Class 4 flight instructors, including the designation of a Class 1 or Class 2 flight instructor to supervise a Class 4 flight instructor;
• Approving of the appointment of ground instructors
• Managing the quality and content of ground school instruction and flight training provided by that flight training unit; as well as the content and accuracy of Pilot Training Records, course reports, student pilot permits issued, license applications and any other documents which form part of the training process;
• Ensuring flight instruction is based on the contents of the appropriate flight instructor guide and flight training manual;
• Ensuring that the daily flight record is used for operational control;
• Ensuring that all appropriate publications including the Canadian Aviation Regulations, Aeronautical Information Manual Canada, Canada Flight Supplement, Water Aerodrome Supplement, Flight Instructor Guide and Flight Training Manual, and the applicable training manual on human factors are readily available to trainees and amended to date;
• Maintaining a current copy of training publications, charts, maps and any other material required for the ground instruction and flight training of trainees;
• Ensuring that all solo training flights are properly authorized by a flight instructor and acknowledged by the trainee;
• Decisions with respect to flight safety during flying periods;
• Confirming the continuing validity of staff licenses and ratings endorsed on a license.
• Ensuring that all staff members are kept informed of any changes to the regulations and standards;
• Disseminating, and acting upon aeroplane safety information, including accident, incident, and other occurrence reports;
• Developing and implementing an operational control system in accordance with section 406.50 of the Canadian Aviation Regulations, as well as a plan of action in accordance with paragraph 421.67(3) (b) of the Canadian Aviation Regulations, including the oversight of the dispatch department.
• Where an integrated course is conducted, ensuring the development and implementation of a flight training operations manual in accordance with section 406.61 of the Canadian Aviation Regulations and a training manual in accordance with section 406.62 of the Canadian Aviation Regulations;
• Liaison with Transport Canada on all matters concerning flight training operations;
• Delegation, in writing, of duties to the assistant chief flight instructor;
• Oversight and direction of student management and oversight.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Valid Class 1 or Class 2 Flight Instructor Rating for the category of aircraft in which the flight training is to be conducted
• Valid Category 1 Medical Certificate.
• Valid Multi-Engine Rating and Group 1 Instrument Rating.
• Must have a minimum of 2,000 hours of flight instructional experience.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a clear criminal record check.
• Must have a clean aviation regulatory record with no violations.
• Experience in a senior leadership role within an Integrated Approved Flight Training Unit (FTU) or Approved Training Organization (ATO) is considered an asset.
• Experience in team leadership and management.
• Ability to think strategically and demonstrate a forward-thinking approach.
• Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• RRSP with Company Matching
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Personal travel privileges
• Employee Tuition Assistance Program
• Great work/life balance and career development opportunities

MFC Trainingis committed to fostering an inclusive work environment that celebrates and encourages diversity, equity, and inclusion whereby individuals are recognized, supported, and respected. Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you.

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