Class 2 Flight Instructor – Floats & Wheels

Job description:

Job Summary

We are seeking a Class 2 Flight Instructor to join our growing flight training operation in Orillia, Ontario. This position is well suited to an instructor who enjoys a varied training environment, including float flying, tailwheel operations, glass cockpit aircraft, and traditional steam-gauge instruction, and who is interested in supporting and mentoring junior instructors while maintaining strong training standards.

This is a newly established operation located in a scenic and historic aviation setting that has been active since 1954. We are building a collaborative and professional training environment and look forward to welcoming instructors who are passionate about teaching and growing with the operation.

Airports:

• Orillia Rama Regional Airport (CNJ4) – Wheels / Tailwheel
• Orillia’s only Seaplane Base Lake St. John (CNV6) – Float Endorsements

Aircraft:

• Cessna 172 on Wheels Glass Cockpit
• Cessna 172 Traditionally equipped analog gauges
• Cessna 172 180 Hp on Floats
• Tailwheel aircraft

Responsibilities:

Deliver flight and ground instruction in accordance with Transport Canada regulations

Provide instruction on:

• Cessna 172 on wheels glass cockpit
• Cessna 172 on wheels analog gauges
• Cessna 172 on floats
• Tailwheel aircraft

Conduct training for:

• Private Pilot Licence (PPL)
• Night Rating
• VFR OTT
• Seaplane Rating
• Tailwheel endorsements
• Conduct student progress checks and training reviews
• Maintain training records, PTRs, and company SOP compliance
• Promote a strong safety culture and professional training environment

Qualifications:

• Valid Canadian Class 2 Flight Instructor Rating
• Valid CPL
• Current Category Medical
• Demonstrated experience instructing on Cessna 172

Strong knowledge of:

• Float operations
• Tailwheel handling techniques
• Traditional Cessna 172 flying
• Glass cockpit avionics
• Excellent communication and mentoring skills
• Professional, safety-first attitude

Assets:

• Significant float time and seaplane instructional experience
• Tailwheel instructional experience
• Experience teaching in glass cockpit environments
• Experience supervising junior instructors
• Ability to teach year-round (seasonal float operations in summer)

Compensation & Benefits:

• Hourly wage: $40 – $55+/hour, based on experience and qualifications
• Paid flight and ground instruction
• Stable, long-term opportunity
• Well-maintained aircraft and professional operations
• Opportunity to help shape training programs and SOPs

Why Join Us:

• Rare opportunity to instruct across floats, wheels, tailwheel, and glass
• High-demand training environment with motivated students
• Scenic flying area in the heart of Lake Country
• Supportive ownership
• Well funded
• Growth opportunities within a multi-faceted airport operation
• Work Location: In person