Flying Instructor

Flying instructors teach flying techniques and procedures to student and licensed pilots. Flight instructors are employed by airline and air freight companies, flying schools, the armed forces and by other public and private sector aircraft operators.

Possible Titles:

air pilot
captain - air transport
check pilot
chief flying instructor
chief pilot
co-pilot
flight engineer
flying instructor
helicopter pilot
military pilot
pilot instructor
second officer
test pilot

Responsibilities:

Flying Instructors can perform some or all of the following duties:

• Instruct student pilots in procedures and techniques of flying aircraft and in groundschool subjects such as navigation, radio procedures and flying regulations
• Train licensed pilots for additional certification.

Employment Requirments:

• Completion of secondary school and graduation from a certified flying or aviation school are required.
• A commercial pilot's or an air transport pilot's licence is required.
• Transport Canada ratings and endorsements to provide instruction on different types of aircraft are required.
• A university degree or college diploma may be required.