Flight Instructor Employment Opportunity

The Alberta College of Aeronautics (ACA) is not currently offering a flight instructor position. We are always accepting applications and will keep them filed for review in the event that we do have an open position in the future. Please note, this applications are for individuals that currently hold a valid Flight Instructor rating. Preference will be given to applicants that have a valid Group 1 IFR rating.

Why Join ACA?

At ACA, our instructor team upholds a standard of excellence in both flight and ground instruction. As part of this program, you will benefit from:

  • Mentorship – Learn directly from our Accountable Executive and Chief Flight Instructor (CFI), who have a combined 40 years of aviation experience.
  • Multi-Crew Training Exposure – Engage in Multi-Crew Cooperation (MCC) training alongside senior college students.
  • Multi-Engine IFR Flight Time – Gain valuable multi-engine IFR hours during your tenure.
  • Career Development – Acquire a broad depth of practical knowledge to carry forward into your aviation career.

Position Focus & Commitment

Availability: Candidates are expected to have full time availability for this position. Scheduling is subject to change due to seasonal workload changes.

Position Focus:

Deliver ground syllabi and conduct flight training within the iATPL diploma program.

In depth understanding and mastery of ACA’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Conduct multi crew coordination in the ALSIM ALX utilizing the King Air 200.

Develop and strengthen existing course programs in keeping with the most up to date literature and publications.

Delivery industry standard training operations with a primary focus on maintaining safe operations.

Eligibility & Application Requirements

In order to apply, candidates must submit the following:

  • Cover letter
  • Resume, including up-to-date flight experience in:
    • Total Time
    • Multi-Engine Time
    • Instrument Time (including FTD hours)
  • Proof of a valid Commercial Pilot License
  • Proof of valid Flight Instructor Rating
  • Proof of Category 1 Medical certification
  • Preference given to applicants with a valid Group 1 IFR rating

Narrative Assessment

Applicants will also complete a narrative assessment as part of the application process. This section allows us to evaluate the motivation, commitment, and suitability of candidates for our program.

You will be asked to reflect on:

  • Why ACA aligns with your professional goals
  • Your long-term career objectives in aviation
  • Your expected duration as an instructor before transitioning to the next step in your career

Join ACA and launch your career in flight instruction while gaining invaluable experience for your future in the Canadian aviation industry!

Licensed Flight Instructor Job Application

Step 1 of 3

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– Students will complete the Transport Canada Private Pilot (Integrated) skill requirements and obtain a Private Pilot’s license.

– Students will learn how to correctly search and interpret the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs), and how it applies to flight operations.

– Students will understand how human factors affect flight safety and apply good pilot decision-making skills on the ground and in-flight.

– Students will understand the effects of weather and atmosphere on aircraft operations.

– Students should be able interpret NavCanada weather products and identify the hazards of operating in adverse weather conditions such as icing, turbulence and thunderstorms

– Students will understand the theory and methodology of VFR Flight Planning.

– Students will effectively utilize aeronautical maps and charts and apply their knowledge to plan their own VFR flight routes, navigation logs and ICAO flight plans

– Students will be able to explain aircraft components and systems, and how to prevent and compensate for in-flight failures and emergencies

– Students will understand the function and use of flight instruments, including Radio Navigation Aids, GPS and autopilot

– Students will understand the theory of flight exercises and how aerodynamics apply to aircraft performance

– Students will be able to explain and apply legal and practical requirements for flight, as well as understand the effects of various environmental conditions on flight performance.

– Students will understand and apply the mathematical skills and techniques for the safe operation of aircraft in all phases of flight

– Students will understand the properties of the physical forces that affect aircraft in all phases of flight.

– Students will complete the Transport Canada ground and flight requirements and obtain a Night Rating

– Students will learn about advanced illusions and Human Factors applicable to flights at night

– This course focuses on the navigational aspects of aircraft operations.

– Students will complete Transport Canada cross-country flight training requirements required to hold a Commercial Pilot’s license

– Students will learn the applicable Canadian Aviation Regulations which apply to Commercial Aviation Operations

– Students will complete Transport Canada cross-country flight training requirements required to hold an Instrument Rating

– Students will apply Radio Navigation and GNSS/GPS cross country flying techniques.

– Students will analyze past aviation incidents and accidents, determining the impact and underlying root causes of human and pilot decision making errors

– Students will evaluate various flight scenarios and identify risks and safety hazards that may affect safe operations using practical scenarios.

– Students will understand the principles of multi-engine aerodynamics, minimum controllable airspeed, and systems commonly found on multi-engine aircraft

– Students will learn the Transport Canada Regulations and Standards pertinent to flying multi engine aircraft in instrument conditions

– Students will learn aircraft systems for a specific advanced multi engine aircraft.

– Students will complete simulator training towards the completion of a multi-engine and instrument rating in accordance with Transport Canada requirements

– Students will learn standard operating procedures and cockpit callouts in a two-crew environment.

– Students will learn crew resource management techniques and safety management systems.

– Students will work together in pairs to successfully complete IFR flight training in a two-crew simulator.

– Students will apply crew resource management techniques and safety management systems.

– Students will complete the Transport Canada Commercial Pilot (Integrated) skill requirements and obtain a Commercial Pilot’s license

– Students will complete the Transport Canada Multi Engine (Integrated) skill requirements and obtain a Multi-Engine Rating

– Students will complete the Transport Canada Instrument Rating (Integrated) skill requirements and obtain an Instrument Rating.