Job Description

Posting Type

Permanent



End Date (if applicable)



Position Number

F99845



Job Type

Full-Time



Location/Campus

Thunder Bay Campus



Position Reports to

Associate Dean, Aviation



Position Summary



In keeping with our strategic plan commitment to fostering Access and Success, Community Prosperity and Institutional Excellence, we encourage applications from persons of Indigenous ancestry. In accordance with Confederation College's core values of respect, caring and openness we are committed to providing our current and future employees with a workplace that is safe, healthy and fair. As such we are fragrance free, fully accessible and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact Human Resources Services at (807) 475-6148 to make appropriate arrangements.



Class Definition



Job Details



Engage students in the classroom and lab environment, ensuring learner awareness of curriculum and evaluation of learning;



Evaluate student progress and achievement;



Actively contribute to and care about our student success;



Facilitate safe practice of flying skills through demonstration, observation and delivery of feedback in the aircraft or flight training device;



Comply with all Flight Training Unit Policies and Procedures and Transport Canada regulations and standards;



Maintain accurate records of all flight training, including the Daily Flight Log and student PTR's;



Provide operational oversight and control of flight operations, as directed by the Chief Flight Instructor;



Provide supervision and guidance to flight instructors;



When required, perform other functions or provide assistance in support of the Flight Training Unit;



Assist, advise, coach and mentor students with course choices, career possibilities and opportunities to continue their education at the advanced degree level;



Lead, participate in and contribute to special events, consultative committees and program and course curriculum design and revisions;



Provide a learning environment that makes effective use of available resources based on the cooperative learning theory while incorporating a variety of teaching and learning strategies to meet various learning styles;



Actively participate as a team member in departmental functions, initiatives and committee work;



Work incompliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act; and



Detailed description of responsibilities as per the classification definition of professor in the Academic Collective Agreement.



Job Requirements



A detailed description of responsibilities per the classification definition of Professor is available in the Academic Collective Agreement (http://www.thecouncil.on.ca/). This position involves up to 36 weeks of assigned contact per academic year and may be in any of three semesters at the College's discretion and may include weekend work.

Candidates must possess the following:

A valid Class 1 or 2 Flight Instructor Rating;



A valid Category 1 Medical Certificate;



A minimum of 500 hours of flight instruction experience;



Group 1 or Group 3 Instrument Rating;



College Diploma in Aviation and/or;



Bachelor's degree in Education and/or;



An equivalent combination of education and experience.

The preferred candidate will have:

Master's degree in Education



A minimum of five years experience in a leadership role relating to the aviation industry



Experience supervising Class 4 flight instructors or other flight operation supervision experience;



Airline Transport Pilot License with commercial operation experience;



Float or bush type flying experience;



Expertise and progressively responsible experience in the aviation industry, preferably in the field of education and training;



A commitment to education equity to teach diverse student populations and work with colleagues or clients from various backgrounds;



Previous teaching or training experience at the college, university or corporate level;



Proven ability to excel in a team environment and a demonstrated commitment to life long learning; and



Previous curriculum and program development experience is desirable, including innovative classroom presentation techniques.



Additional experience in some of the following areas would be an asset:



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The successful applicant will be required to submit a criminal background check with vulnerable sector screening prior to commencement of employment.



In keeping with our strategic plan commitment to fostering Access and Success, Community Prosperity and Institutional Excellence, we encourage applications from persons of Indigenous ancestry.



Position Details



Hours of Work

44



Hours of Work

44 hrs/week - FT Faculty



Shift Type

Variable, depending on flight operations



Contract Duration (if applicable)



Type of Position

Full-Time Professor



Posting Number

AC-24-45P



Open Date

06/30/2025



Close Date

07/17/2025



Open Until Filled

No