Flight Instructor (Class 2 Flight Instructor)

Company Overview

Western Community College is a privately held provider of post-secondary education in British Columbia, offering a Bachelor of Hospitality Management degree program and more than 65 career training diploma and certificate programs in the fields of business, accounting, healthcare, education, hospitality, information technology, legal studies, and warehousing, using industry-based market-driven curriculums. We provide a dynamic, collaborative, and engaging learning environment to our students with a very high standard of community-driven post-secondary education. Our Aviation Program is expanding, and we are seeking a dedicated Flight
Instructor to join our growing team in Abbotsford, BC.

Job Summary

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Class 2 Flight Instructor to provide both in-aircraft and
ground school instruction in accordance with Transport Canada standards.

Job Title: Flight Instructor (Class 2 Flight Instructor) 

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Instruct student pilots in procedures and techniques of flying aircraft and in ground-school subjects
  such as navigation, radio procedures, and aviation regulations


• Monitor operation of engine and aircraft systems during flight


• Train licensed pilots for additional certifications.


• Prepare and train pilots for written and flight examinations.


• Conduct pre-flight inspections and ensure proper weight and balance.


• Communicate with control towers for takeoff clearances and flight instructions.


• Coordinate flight activities with ground crew and air traffic control.


• Direct flight crew during flight operations and explain test procedures.


• Maintain communication with dispatchers and meteorological services.


• Handle and report in-flight emergencies and aircraft malfunctions.


• Prepare accurate student progress and flight evaluation reports

Experience and Specialization

• Flight Instructor Rating – Airplane (Class 2)


• Experience in both dual and solo flight instruction


• Previous experience as a flight instructor 

Job Requirements

• Completion of secondary school and graduation from a certified aviation or flying school


• Commercial Pilot Licence (Fixed-Wing)


• Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL – Fixed-Wing)


• Transport Canada Flight Instructor Rating (Airplane)


• Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit (Aeronautical)


• Valid Transport Canada endorsements to instruct on applicable aircraft types

Location of Work: Abbotsford
Mailing Address: Unit 1129, 9686 137 Street, Surrey, BC, V3T 0X6
Hours: 30 hours per week
Expected Start Date: As soon as possible
Language of Work: English
Vacancies: 1

How to Apply
By Email:
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By Mail:
Western Community College
Unit 1129, 9686 137 Street
Surrey, BC V3T 0X6