Job Description

Work Term: Seasonal Work Language: English Hours: 80 to 160 hours bi-weekly Education: Other trades certificate or diploma Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

Work site environment

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Commercial aviation Bush pilot operation Crop dusting and spraying

Work setting

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Rural area Staff accommodation available Relocation costs not covered by employer Willing to relocate

Tasks

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Fly fixed wing aircrafts or helicopters Follow emergency procedures to compensate for equipment malfunction or failure Make in-flight repairs, such as replacing fuses and adjusting instruments Record equipment malfunctions and corrective actions taken during flight Report required repairs to ground maintenance personnel Conduct pre-flight inspection of aircraft and check passenger and cargo distribution to ensure that weight and balance specifications are met Contact control towers for takeoff clearances, arrival instructions and other information Maintain communications with flight dispatchers and weather forecasters and respond to and report in-flight emergencies and malfunctions Prepare flight evaluation reports

Supervision

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3-4 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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Commercial Pilot Licence - fixed wing First Aid Certificate Pesticide Applicator's Licence Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Licence

Equipment and machinery experience

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Sprayer or duster

Security and safety

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Criminal record check Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

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Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Fast-paced environment Work under pressure

Personal suitability

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Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Flexibility Initiative Reliability

Financial benefits

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Piece work

Other benefits

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Learning/training paid by employer On-site housing options

Support for persons with disabilities

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Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

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Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees

Support for youths

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Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Veterans

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Recruits Veterans and other candidates with military experience through targeted hiring initiatives (for example: job fairs, outreach programs etc.)

Support for Indigenous people

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Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations

Supports for visible minorities

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* Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)