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Position Overview

The instructor will prepare and deliver training for Search and Rescue Operations using CC130H (Hercules) aircraft. Services include on-site ground school instruction for CC130H-SAR aircrew as well as maintenance of all CC130H-SAR ground training material. The aircrew includes Pilot, Air Combat Systems Officer (ACSO or navigator), Flight Engineer and Loadmaster. Services shall take place at 426 (T) Squadron (Sqn), located in 8 Wing, Canadian Forces Base Trenton, Ontario.

Responsibilities

CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION:

Provide quality classroom instruction in accordance with approved TPs when required.
Undergo classroom monitors as deemed necessary by TA or the Standards Flight Commander to ensure standard is being met.
Preparation of general instructions for each new lesson and the updating of general instructions as required. The general instruction must describe the aim, scope, preparation, references and conduct of the lesson.
Preparation of the lesson for each course, as per the guidelines in the TP, in English only.
All lessons and supporting material, such as annexes, appendices, etc. must conform to DND 426 (T) Sqn formats and be coded in accordance with 426 (T) Sqn numbering and coding conventions in the TP.
The preparation of lesson specifications (lesson specs) to describe each new lesson and the updating of extant lesson specs as required.
Attend all applicable course debriefings upon course completion.
Provide input and assistance to the Course Director in the completion of Course Critiques.
Assist with orientation of new instructors upon their arrival at 426 (T) Sqn.
Assist instructors with training as required with respect to new instructional material.

MAINTAIN GROUND SCHOOL MATERIAL

Continually review all associated ground school lectures and lessons in co-ordination and

consultation with the applicable Flight Commander or Chief Flying Instructor.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date training documents to include Qualification Standards (QS),

Training Plans (TP), and Lesson Plans (LP). Examples of tasks include, but are not limited to, the following:

a. Review LPs to ensure alignment with the applicable QS and TPs;

b. Review course critiques, Operational/Training Standardization Visit reports or any other feedback mechanism and amend all identified problem areas as applicable; and

c. Monitor specific lessons/classes to ensure the material presented is in accordance with the TP. Liaise with Chief Flying Instructor and recommend changes to the applicable QS and 1 Canadian Air Division Orders as necessary

Mandatory Requirements:

The ideal candidate meets all of the following requirements:

Must have a minimum of one thousand (1000) flying hours as a CC130H crew member.
Must have a minimum of twelve (12) Months experience instructing aircrew ground school and/or Search and Rescue operations training on the CC130H within the last 7 years. Experience must be related to the proposed category of instruction. Recent Flight Standards/instructional experience on a Search and Rescue operational squadron will be considered equivalent experience.
Must have a minimum of six (6) months hands on experience performing detailed analysis of curriculum components that includes Qualification Standards, Training Plans, Lesson Plans and proposing solutions to enhance components. Recent Flight Standards/instructional experience on a Search and Rescue operational squadron will be considered equivalent experience.