WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT

Pilots consistently tell us that one of the most valuable things TIPA can provide is opportunities to connect with other pilots and participate in meaningful aviation events. Events are where relationships are built, ideas are exchanged, and the GA community at the Island becomes stronger. This role ensures TIPA continues to host well-organized, welcoming events that bring pilots together and help build a thriving aviation culture at YTZ.  

ABOUT YOU

You enjoy bringing people together and making things happen. You’re organized, proactive, and comfortable coordinating logistics while keeping the bigger goal in mind: building a stronger aviation community. You’re the kind of person who sees an empty hangar and imagines the BBQ, coffee meetup, or safety seminar that could happen there and can organize and motivate people to make it happen!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead in planning, organizing, and executing 4+ TIPA member events annually
• Coordinate co-hosted events with aviation partners, including FBOs, flight schools, and industry organizations
• Oversee/manage event logistics including venues, catering, equipment, and scheduling
• Manage event budgets and ensure cost-effective planning
• Recruit volunteers and coordinate event staffing
• Support registration, check-in, and basic data capture for events
• Gather feedback from attendees and evaluate event success to improve future programming

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Experience planning events, meetups, or community programming
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coordinate, or mentor volunteers or small teams in a collaborative environment (e.g. TIPA volunteers and working with external partners)
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills to effectively manage priorities to meet deadlines
• Ability to attend and support in-person events at or near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport
• Interest in aviation or the general aviation community is a strong asset

COMMITMENT & STRUCTURE

• This is a volunteer leadership role within the Toronto Island Pilots Association
• This position is unpaid and intended for individuals who want to contribute to the growth of the GA community at YTZ
• The role operates as a committee leadership position reporting to the TIPA Board
• Expected time commitment ranges from approximately 3–5 hours per month, with additional time leading up to key deliverables and/or events
• Reasonable expenses related to TIPA activities may be reimbursed where appropriate

HOW TO APPLY

Please send us an email at info@tipa.ca with a brief statement of interest and resume. We’ll aim to get back to you within 2-3 business days.