Careers

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.

STUDENTS IN GRADES 11 & 12 (15 TO 17 YRS. OLD)

Waterloo Wellington Flight Centre supports the high school co-op program which is standardized by the Board of Education.  The coop program is something we pride ourselves on. High school students in grades 11 and 12 are required to complete a work experience to be counted towards graduation. They are expected to complete 220 hours of work to receive full credit. This program is run by the school boards, and they set the standards and guideline of the program.

Employment length

• The employment length is four months long, this is equal to one semester term.
• The program is run in conjunction with the school semesters.
• Semester one runs September to January.
• Semester two runs from February to June
• Semester three runs June to July (Summer -only for maintenance)

Hours of work

• The hours of work are half days, every day with the exception of full days during the summer term.
• Either AM or PM placements can be selected depending on timetables and our needs
• Hours of work are three hours per day.
• AM students typically work from 8:30 am to 11:30 am.
• PM students typically work from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
• Students MUST complete 220 hours in order to receive full academic credit.

Hours are flexible as we keeping in mind that the student will have classes in the other parts of the day, as well as transportation considerations.

Program requirements

• Must be enrolled in a high school co-op program.

Type of work

• Students from this program are typically given entry level tasks, exposure to regular business practices is ideal.
• Students can take part in meetings, events and presentations where applicable.
• Some examples of positions that WWFC offers are:
  • Aircraft Maintenance
  • General Office ( working in a combination of different departments -Dispatch, Pilot Shop, Marketing, Accounting)

Interviews

• Co-op/Guidance Counsellor(s) is copied on when interviews are taking place and student names.
• As part of the work experience program, interviews are encouraged to help students understand the process of employment.
• Students are reminded to focus on their academic, extracurricular, and community involvement experience when answering questions.

APPLICATION PROCESS

• Students submit their resume to careers@wwfc.ca with the subject line: HIGH SCHOOL COOP

Semester 1 (Fall) and 3 (Summer)                                                                    

• May to June (Prep time)
• Students submit resume.
• Interviews take place in April (for Summer) and June (Fall)
• September (placement)
• Students start second week of September
• Students end mid-January.

Semester 2 (Spring)

• November to December (prep time)
• Students submit resume.
• Interviews take place in December.
• February (placement)
• Students start second week of February
• Students end mid-June.

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.  

Currently there are no openings.  Please check back regularly.