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72600.03 – Flying instructors

Flying instructors teach flying techniques and procedures to student and licensed pilots.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Flight simulator instructor
  • Flying instructor
  • Helicopter flight instructor

Core competencies

  • Operation and Control to expertly manage and manipulate aircraft systems, controls and flight instruments while simultaneously providing clear, hands-on instruction to trainees in real-time flight scenarios
  • Instructing to instruct pilots in operation of aircraft, flying regulations and navigation and in training licensed pilots for additional certification
  • Problem Identification to quickly recognize subtle changes in flight conditions, student performance or aircraft behaviour that could indicate potential safety issues
  • Multi-Signal Response to simultaneously process and respond to multiple visual, auditory and tactile signals, such as monitoring instrument readings, listening to air traffic control communications and reacting to students' actions
  • Attention to Detail to meticulously monitor flight instruments, environmental conditions and student performance to ensure precise adherence to safety protocols and instructional guidelines
  • Knowledge in Vehicle, Machinery and Equipment Operations to understand and have comprehensive mastery in overseeing all aspects of advanced aircraft operation, maintenance and troubleshooting, including the integration of sophisticated avionics and flight control systems

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

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

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NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations

TEER

2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations

Major group

72 – Technical trades and transportation officers and controllers

Sub-major group

726 – Transportation officers and controllers

Minor group

7260 – Transportation officers and controllers

Unit group

72600 – Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors

Occupational profile

72600.03 – Flying instructors

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