Careers

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Manager, Client and Student Experience, the Scheduler is responsible for the active management and optimization of all WWFC flight schedules to ensure the efficient utilization of aircraft, instructors, and resources.

This role is responsible for optimizing the flight schedule by responding to day-of disruptions, coordinating and scheduling future bookings, building advance bookings for Instructors, and generally supporting the overall success of training and operational programs. The Scheduler will play a pivotal role in ensuring that cancellations, rescheduling, and training gaps are addressed proactively, leading to improved outcomes for students, renters, and instructors.

Primary Responsibilities:

Scheduling and Coordination:

• Proactively manage and optimize the daily and weekly flight schedule to maximize aircraft utilization and minimize cancellations.
• Act as the primary point of contact for renters, students, and instructors to communicate schedule changes, booking needs, and availability.
• Identify and reallocate cancelled slots to students or renters most impacted by cancellations to minimize disruption and support training progress.
• Balance and equitably allocate Progress Ride (Prog) and Multi-IFR (MIFR) instructors all phases of training
• Fill unbooked standing reservations with students who are behind on their training to keep the schedule full and improve student outcomes.
• Ensure that each instructor and student receive a fair number of bookings, prioritizing equitable distribution of dual and renter slots.
• Coordinate and monitor waitlists throughout all phase of training to effectively reduce wait times.

Administrative Efficiency:

• Actively communicate with all stakeholders regarding bookings made, adjusted, or cancelled.
• Develop and maintain an organized system for identifying frequently cancelled students/renters to prioritize their rebooking opportunities.
• Collaborate with the team to improve scheduling workflows and minimize inefficiencies, such as standing booking cancellations.
• Weekly reporting on cancellations, bookings and flight hours

Student and Instructor Support:

• Coordinate bookings, such as Prog rides, flight tests, checkouts and cross-country flights, by identifying and aligning instructor availability with demand.
  • Communicate with students and renters to align their availability with booking opportunities, ensuring their progression in training is maintained.
  • Actively manage weekly and weekend schedules
  • Make recommendations to increase instructor availability.
  • Provide guidance to both students and instructors regarding the scheduling software.

Standing Schedule Creation:

• Build and manage a standing schedule for instructors, allocating two standing bookings per day at a minimum, and more where possible.
• Monitor unfilled standing bookings 4–5 days before the booking date and reassign them to students behind in their training or in need of additional bookings.
• Ensure scheduling preferences are considered in the creation of the standing schedule.

Other

• Demonstrates the Company Mission, Vision and Values Statement and current standard business practices
• Performs other related duties as required

Requirements:

• Preferred: Experience with Flight Training/Instruction or commercial Flight Operations.
• 1-2 years of experience scheduling
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to multitask effectively.
• Excellent communication skills to maintain clear and proactive communication with students, renters, and instructors.
• Problem-solving skills to address and resolve scheduling conflicts or disruptions.
• Proficiency in the utilization of MS Office Suite, with advanced MS Excel skills.
• Proficiency in scheduling tools and software, with the ability to quickly learn internal systems.

Does this sound like an exciting opportunity for you? If so, please apply.

Apply to Human Resources at careers@wwfc.ca by May 29, 2025.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and thank all applicants in advance; however, we will correspond only with those selected for an interview.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, we are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process.

Position Overview:

The Maintenance Support Coordinator is accountable to the Director of Maintenance (DOM) and will support the Maintenance Team. The position will work closely with the Maintenance Team by providing administrative and clerical support, which includes inventory control, data entry, records and database management

Primary Responsibilities:

Inventory and Parts

• Responsible for
  • Shipping and receiving inventory, including the processing of all associated paperwork and data entry.
  • Keeping Fleet Captain up to date (i.e., parts shipped and received) and posting oil monthly consumption in Netsuite.
  • Purchasing aircraft parts, balancing costs, and availability in collaboration with the Director of Maintenance.
  • Creating orders for parts to then be approved by the Director of Maintenance.
  • Completing shop orders at the end of each maintenance event and keeps the inventory usage up to date.
  • Ensuring all cores are returned in a timely manner and credit received.
  • Interacting with vendors regarding parts shipment status, warranty issues and returns, etc.
  • Tool calibration (i.e., send tools to contractors to perform calibration and file documentation for tracking and traceability)

Maintenance

• Physical receiving of all parts and supplies ordered, validate shipment batch items, and put away in the Parts Room or appropriate storage area.
• Responsible for organization of the parts room.
• Responsible for keeping airplane navigation subscriptions up to date.
• Develops and fosters a positive supplier relationship with our vendors.
• Assists DOM as directed following the Annual Audit.
• Assists DOM with generation of KPI reports.

Projects/Continuous Improvements

• Collects data to make recommendations for cost savings and/or efficiency improvements.
• Responsible for the organization of maintenance electronic files.
• Updates Inspection paperwork as required.
• Maintains accurate records of all maintenance staff training.
• Demonstrates the Company mission, vision and values statement, policies and current standard business practices.
• Performs other duties as required

Requirements:

• Post-secondary education
• 1year minimum relevant experience
• Detailed oriented and strive for accuracy and know how to prioritize
• Strong computer and data entry skills

Why work with us

• Comparative salary

 • Benefits

• Business Casual Dress Code

• Amazing work culture where you can learn and grow

Does this sound like an exciting opportunity for you? If so, please apply.

Apply to Human Resources at careers@wwfc.ca by April 29, 2025.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and thank all applicants in advance; however, we will correspond only with those selected for an interview.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, we are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process.

Position Overview:

The Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME)- Lead Hand is accountable to the Director of Maintenance and is responsible for maintaining aircraft to a high standard of safety while maintaining operational efficiencies. This position leads the work of one or more aircraft mechanic position. The AME- Lead Hand position plans work, assigns tasks, trains, provides priorities and is available to answer questions or troubleshoot problems on a daily basis.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Personal responsibility to workplace safety and active involvement with team members ensuring use of safe practices.
• Adheres to the safety accountability as per WWFC’s Safety practices and procedures.
• Supervises AMEs and apprentices on specific duties assigned by the Director of Maintenance
• Ensures that all maintenance procedures and inspections are carried out as per the maintenance schedule and/or the manufacturer’s maintenance manual.
• Performs all maintenance activities in accordance with the applicable standards of air worthiness.
• Ensures that all documentation is done according to company procedures and the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs).
• Responsible for preparing Maintenance monthly KPI analysis
• Communicates with dispatch regarding serviceable aircraft when the Director of Maintenance is absent.
• Communicates with the Director of Maintenance on tasks at hand during the shift.
• Mentors and coaches apprentice Aircraft Maintenance Technicians and other entry level personnel.
• Assists the Director of Maintenance with training other staff members as required.

• Diagnose malfunctions or other problems in the aircraft or in mechanical components or systems including engines, hydraulic systems, flight control systems and fuel systems as per technical manuals, engineering drawings or blueprints.

• Performs and/or assists with troubleshooting and rectification of defects.
• Responsible for inventory management/processing
• Ensures that all aeronautical products installed on all aircraft have proper certification.
• Ensures that all unserviceable aeronautical products are tagged with the company unserviceable tags and placed in the quarantine area.
• Accurately complete all paperwork such as service documentation, logbooks and shop logs in a timely manner
• Performs various duties including engine runs and aircraft towing, as trained and authorized to do so
• Helps with maintaining a clean and safe workplace including some general shop maintenance/clean up
• Participate in maintenance on-call rotation and off-hour coverage as directed.
• Demonstrates the Company Mission, Vision and Values Statement, policies and current standard business practices.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements:

• Aircraft Maintenance Diploma or graduate of a recognized AMT/AME program, or holder of an AME M1 license
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a licensed AME or 5+ years of full-time aircraft maintenance experience
• Industry background with substantial experience in inspection and repair of fixed-wing aircraft, preferably small piston engine aircraft
• Strong understanding of avionics, including electronics, digital computer systems, navigation systems, and related technologies
• Proven ability to give and receive instructions effectively and delegate tasks as necessary
• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, and management software such as Fleet Captain, Flight Schedule Pro, and NetSuite
• Highly efficient with strong time management, organizational, and communication skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
• Capable of handling multiple tasks in a calm and professional manner
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to lead a team in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment
• Results-driven with a strong sense of urgency and focus on meeting deadlines
• Positive, self-motivated, and professional attitude with a proactive, self-starting approach

 Why work with us

• Comparative salary
• Benefits
• Business Casual Dress Code
• Amazing work culture where you can learn and grow

Does this sound like an exciting opportunity for you? If so, please apply.

Apply to Human Resources at careers@wwfc.ca by April 29, 2025.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and thank all applicants in advance; however, we will correspond only with those selected for an interview.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, we are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process.

We have multiple opportunities for Flight Instructors!

We offer high-quality instruction to students seeking a career in the aviation industry at various levels. Instructors not only teach in the aircraft, but also in the simulator and ground school classes. Instructors will be expected to teach lessons from PPL through to Multi-IFR, as per appropriate ratings and training, and to have some administrative responsibilities in addition to flight training.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Canadian Flight Instructor Rating

Preference will be given to applicants with some, or many of the following:

• Group 1 Instrument Rating
• Previous employment as a pilot
• Airline Transport Pilot License
• Mulit/IFR teaching experience
• Aviation Degree/Diploma

Pay: Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications

Interested applicants may submit their cover letter and resume in a single document to careers@wwfc.ca.

WWFC is committed to diversity and inclusion, and thank all applicants in advance; however, we will be corresponding only with those selected for an interview. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, we are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free recruitment and selection process.

Do you enjoy working with a close team of supportive professionals? Do you want to give back to aviation by instructing the next generation of pilots? Do you want to work for an organization that emphasizes employee and student success? Are you entrepreneurial and have great leadership skills? If so, you should apply!

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior Instructor is an experienced, safety and service-oriented professional. You will be responsible for the delivery of a high-quality, efficient flight training program through the supervision, direction, and development of instructional personnel and flight training programs.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Contributes to the continuous improvement of WWFC’s flight training programs by:

• Leading or contributing to program enhancement or delivery projects, as assigned
• Acting as a flight training subject matter expert
• Evaluating the effectiveness of the training process, and developing and implementing training process improvement
• Demonstrating an action- and solution-oriented approach to providing direction, problem-solving or correction to ensure programs are delivered effectively.
• Upgrade training (Multi-Engine, IFR, FIR)
• Continuous improvement of MEIR Program and FIR program performance, including syllabus & training resource enhancement, process streamlining, and instructor training and development

Performs supervisory personnel management responsibilities for a team of instructors of any class, including:

• Coaching instructors regarding syllabus framework and lesson conduct
• Support instructor professional development and training activities, including monitoring flights or other training events
• Support student success through the identification of issues and the development of training remediation plans
• Upgrade, additional, remedial, and recurrent training for assigned flight instructors
• Conducts supervisory staff meetings

Facilitates the delivery of training programs by:

• Performing direct flight, ground, and simulator instruction
• Conducting competency-based assessments with a focus on finding and correcting root causes
• Conducts debrief of the evaluation/training flight for students and instructor, including, discussion on strengths and weaknesses, and recommendation(s) for improvement

Other

• Promotes a positive attitude towards learning and embracing new technologies.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of the training process and implement training process improvement
• Evaluates and recommend emerging training software technology and tools to support continued efficiency and improvements in departmental processes
• Demonstrates the Company mission, vision, and values statement, policies, and current standard business practices.
• Performs various other duties as required to meet organizational objectives.

An open door to opportunity!

Our AME apprenticeship program is something we pride ourselves on.

The programs offer practical and meaningful experiences that help move our business forward as well as help to foster and mentor the next generation. 

After several years of on-the-job training, our AMEs apprentices are workforce ready and have built their confidence.  

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