Flight Instructor

Description

Summit Air is seeking a dedicated Class 2 Flight Instructor to join their team in Yellowknife!

With decades of aviation excellence in some of Canada's most challenging environments, Summit Air is a leader in northern and remote operations. Known for their commitment to safety, innovation, and training, Summit Air provides an incredible opportunity for flight instructors to work alongside seasoned professionals and help shape the next generation of aviators. There is a strong potential that the flight instructor role will lead to a flight line position within the Summit Air fleet.

Summit Air offers a comprehensive range of aviation services including charter flights, cargo, and scheduled operations, and is known for its modern fleet and advanced training capabilities. In this role, you’ll be instructing a cohort of 10–15 aspiring pilots.

If you're passionate about aviation and want to make a meaningful impact through training in Canada's North, apply now to be part of the Summit Air team

Essential Responsibilities:

• Flight Instruction: Conduct in-flight training for a cohort of 10 students, ensuring adherence to curriculum standards and safety protocols.
• Student Assessment: Regularly evaluate student progress, providing feedback and coaching to support their development as competent pilots.
• Lesson Planning: Prepare lesson plans that align with Transport Canada’s flight training standards, fostering a safe and engaging learning environment.
• Operational Support: Collaborate with flight school staff to ensure efficient scheduling of training aircraft.

Qualifications:

• Must hold a valid Class 2 Flight Instructor certification.
• Strong Interpersonal, collaboration, presentation and communication skills
• Significant professional aviation experience

Additional Information

Summit Air, a member of the Ledcor Group of Companies, delivers customized fleet and aviation solutions safely and reliably to support Canada's North and beyond. We have one of the largest and most diverse fleets in the industry. From moving cargo, to transferring passengers, to recreational flights for adventurers seeking to discover the North, we are a one-stop solution. Learn more at www.flysummitair.com

Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page. Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email.

27 Yellowknife Airport, 100 Dickins Street, Yellowknife, NT