Description
[redacted] is recruiting for motivated and dynamic inflight instructors, with the ability to facilitate all technical and core skills for Flight Attendants.
Through facilitation based delivery, the instructor will ensure Transport Canada and Infight’s policies, procedures and regulations are met.
This position is an integral part of the inflight training team and provides great opportunities for development/advancement.
Conditions of Employment (Flight Attendant):
Must be 19 years of age or older.
Must be able to communicate with an advanced level of written and spoken English.
Must hold a current valid passport; where a Canadian Passport is not held, a Canadian Permanent Resident card (accompanied with all individual Visas necessary to enable you to perform the duties of a Flight Attendant wherever [redacted] operates) is required.
Must be able to reach 204cm without shoe’s and the ability to raise on the balls of the feet.
Must be able to obtain and maintain an Airport Restricted Area Identification Card (requires a 5-year traceable history, a clear criminal record and a Canadian citizenship or Permanent Resident Card).
Must be able to travel internationally (United States and beyond) without restrictions.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds from floor to waist and 22 pounds’ overhead.
Must successfully complete an initial training program. No absence from training is permitted.
Must pass a [redacted] pre-employment medical.
Must be able to travel away from home for an extended period.
Must be ready and willing to work 24h/7d/365y; must be able to work any hour of the day, and any day of the week or year.
Must be available for reserve shifts. When on call for reserve, Flight Attendants must be contactable and able to report to work within 1 hour of the request being made.
Must adhere to uniform standards.
[redacted] is committed to ensuring the health, safety and well-being of our employees, and our travelers. As per our Alcohol and Drug Policy all offers of employment are conditional on passing a pre-employment alcohol and drug screening test.
Must hold Standard Level First Aid Certification from St. John Ambulance with a validity of three (3) years remaining from the date of hire.
Must have strong and demonstrated communication/interpersonal skills
Role Description (Instructor):
Model organizational values, culture and demonstrate proficiency in [redacted]’s behavioral competencies, Infight’s policies, procedures, and regulations
Plan and prepare for instruction of technical and core skill programs
Ensure all training programs and lesson plans are delivered accurately and consistently in accordance with all operational procedures and regulatory bodies
Ensure all training environments, equipment, lesson plans and materials are organized, current, clean, and available before the start of class
Assess and support the learners through individual and group assessment and feedback
Instruct to promote learning and improve performance using sound instructional and facilitation techniques, which includes but are not limited to:
Create and manage a positive and productive learning environment
Create and manage classroom expectations
Maintain a high level of learner engagement
Manage difficult classroom situations
Remain certified and current as a [redacted] Flight Attendant, in all training requirements, and other required skills and trends
Evaluate flight attendant on-line performance
Continue performance development through supported initiatives (i.e. workshops, continuing education, and other development courses)
Build positive working relationships with all learners and departments
Assist with the design and development of training programs
Under the direction of Inflight leadership assist other business units as necessary
Qualifications:
External candidates will be required to be qualified as a [redacted] Flight Attendant
737 Type Training/Experience considered an asset
CAR/CASS knowledge required as it pertains to 705 operations
One to three years of adult facilitation experience preferred
One year of design/development experience is an asset
Post-secondary diploma and/or a combination of education and experience is required
Ability to facilitate sessions to large and small groups
Ability to provide pertinent and timely feedback to participants
Excellent classroom management skills and knowledge of the principles of adult learning
Excellent oral and written skills are required
Intermediate skill level in Microsoft office products preferred
Proven organization and time management skills
Travel out of town for long periods may be required
Available to work weekends and evenings
Operate as a Flight Attendant as required
Other special projects as required by the Senior Leader, Inflight
Key Attributes:
You are positive, a team player and able to adapt to a fast paced and ever-changing environment.
You have highly developed presentation skills and the ability to enthusiastically communicate new ideas.
Your superior organizational skills allow you to work effectively in a dynamic environment.
You seek the challenge of applying your Inflight knowledge and skills in adult facilitation.
You have an interactive leadership style which creates an energetic atmosphere to enhance training.
You can assess opportunities and developing superior training programs to meet both individual and corporate requirements.
You are a self-starter with the ability to work independently and with minimal supervision