Job Description

Company Description

Canadian Helicopters is a helicopter transportation service, maintenance support and flight training company. In business since 1947, Canadian Helicopters is Canada\'s largest helicopter operator with over 20 locations across the country and a fleet of nearly 100 single and multi-engine aircrafts.



We currently have a career opportunity for a Base Manager in Fort McMurray, AB.

Reporting directly to the Regional Western Director of Operations, the Base Manager is immersed in an exciting career opportunity that includes both base managerial and aircraft piloting responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

• Must operate as pilot-in-command on a regular basis or upon ad hoc request to ensure the maintenance of our services.
• Oversees aircraft, crew, equipment, and security operations for his base.
• Participates in programs and various management initiatives relating to safety, in conjunction with the management team, and submits recommendations.
• Coordinate base schedules in conjunction with the Regional Operations Manager, then assign tasks and responsibilities of staff under his responsibility.
• Supports and assists his team during flight planning and regarding local operating procedures.
• Responds to specific customer needs.
• Any other related task

Qualifications

• Commercial Helicopter Pilot License;
• Canadian Pilot Licence - Helicopter (CPL-H) required;
• Minimum of 2000 flight hours on a helicopter;
• HAC Approved Mountain Course is an asset;
• 5 years of experience in the helicopter industry in Canada;
• Ability to manage multiple requests and priorities simultaneously;
• Desire to develop skills in management, leadership, coaching, interpersonal relations and problem solving;
• Excellent customer service skills;
• Great communication skills (English);
• Experience in sales and/or marketing is an asset.

Additional Information

Work Conditions:

Status: Permanent, full-time.

Location: Fort McMurray, AB.

Moving

• A moving allowance is available if needed;
• Possibility of housing assistance on arrival.

Remuneration:

We offer a flexible benefits program including comprehensive medical and dental coverage, life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance and a pension fund plan.

Working for Canadian Helicopters is:

• A unique occasion to grow professionally in a dynamic environment full of opportunities.
• Working with passionate, committed people who enjoy surpassing themselves.
• Being part of an organizational culture based on fundamental principles.
• Having an employer of choice offering competitive working conditions.

Canadian Helicopters Limited is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from women, Indigenous people and visible minorities.

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