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Professional Pilot Occupational Standard Development Project | Human Resource Study of the Commercial Pilot in Canada-Update


Professional Pilot Occupational Standard Development Project
 
Due to the importance of Professional Pilots to the aviation transportation system, the industry has asked CAMC to create an occupational standard for Professional Pilots. This standard will be developed and validated with the support of Human Resources and Social Development Canada and input from focus groups made up of representatives from aviation consisting of all sectors of air operations.

The responsibilities of Professional Pilots include

  • Maintaining knowledge and skills in compliance with the licensing privileges listed in the Canadian Aviation Regulations.
  • Communicating operational and safety related issues.
  • Supervising aircraft support operations.
  • Adhering to plans and policies.Adhering to regulatory requirements and industry standards.
  • Prioritizing operational issues.
  • Scheduling in accordance with company safety management systems.
  • Monitoring conformance and compliance to regulations, standards and policies.
Professional Pilots are familiar with the technical requirements associated with their occupation regardless of the type of air operation. They must have extensive knowledge of industry requirements, standards, regulations and legislation.

Professional Pilots must meet Transport Canada licensing requirements. ( An appendix for Professional/Educational Requirements for Professional Pilots is a requirement of this project.)

Professional Pilots must have detailed knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of other occupational standards such as the Quality Systems Auditors in order to meet their responsibilities.

 Development and Structure of Occupational Standard

Supporting Knowledge & Skills
While there is a federal licensing standard for commercial pilots, there is occupational knowledge and skills that need to be researched, identified and catalogue in order for a commercial pilot to be recognized as a professional pilot. Traditionally On the Job Experience (OJE) was how pilots acquired the essential knowledge and skills but this method is no longer sustainable with the introduction of Safety Management Systems and the requirement for all aviation operators to exercise due diligence by providing appropriate training support for new employees and maintaining ongoing support that is effective and measurable.

Knowledge
Knowledge refers to the understanding of information required to perform a task. It is knowledge that is learned and known by a professional pilot. It includes knowledge of applicable Canadian Aviation Regulations and licensing standards, Company specific safety management systems and quality system processes, practices and procedures.

Skills
Attaining and maintaining of skills to meet federal licensing standards as well as specific operational and vocational skills required for operational and geographic necessity.

Project Deliverables 

At the completion of this project, the following deliverables will be developed as benefits to Canada’s aviation and aerospace industry:

  1. Report on Essential skills profile for the Professional Pilot 
  2.  Report on Occupational analysis for Professional Pilot, including task,   subtasks, knowledge, abilities, trends, tools and equipment
  3. Final Occupational Standard with Essential Skill for the occupation as per CAMC prescribed format.
  4. Produce logbook for the occupation as per CAMC prescribed format.

 

Human Resource Study of the Commercial Pilot in Canada-Completed
 
In 2009, the Canadian Aviation Maintenance Council, in partnership with the Air Transport Association of Canada commissioned the 2010 Human Resource Study of the Commercial Pilot in Canada to identify gaps in pilot skills and training capacity. The study was commissioned as a follow up to the 2001 Human Resource Study of Commercial Pilots in Canada. 

The information contained in this report draws on a number of data sources, including an extensive scan of available literature and articles published relevant to the industry, 32 interviews with industry representatives, experts, and others, 13 consultations with pilots and/or pilot candidates, a survey of 110 fixed wing and 31 helicopter operators, a survey of 51 fixed wing and 13 helicopter flight training units, and 6 focus groups in 5 cities across Canada.   

This report presents the findings from the 2010 Human Resource Study of the Commercial Pilot in Canada.  Research was prepared under the direction of a multi-stakeholder group, including representatives from the Canadian Aviation Maintenance Council, the Air Transport Association of Canada, the Helicopter Association of Canada, training organizations, and operators.

Download the report

For more information on the HRSCP-U project, please contact:

Glenn Priestley
Director, Certification and Accreditation
Canadian Aviation Maintenance Council
Conseil Canadien de l"Entretien des Aéronefs
Tel:  (613) 727-8272, ext. 258
Tel: 1-800-448-9715, ext. 258
Email:  gpriestley@camc.ca

 

 
canada3This project is funded by the Government of Canada's Sector Council Program