• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
• Experience: 5 years or more
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

Commercial aviation Outdoors Government transport Bush pilot operation Dangerous Noisy Search and rescue Aerial surveys Non-smoking Sightseeing Forest firefighting Instructing

Work setting

Rural area Urban area Remote location Various locations Willing to relocate In shop

Tasks

Fly fixed wing aircrafts or helicopters Instruct student pilots in procedures and techniques of flying aircraft and in ground-school subjects such as navigation, radio procedures and flying regulations Monitor operation of engine and aircraft systems during flight Train licenced pilots for additional certification Make in-flight repairs, such as replacing fuses and adjusting instruments, and follow emergency procedures to compensate for equipment malfunction or failure Perform post-flight inspections, record equipment malfunctions and corrective actions taken during flight and report required repairs to ground maintenance personnel Train and prepare pilots for examination Co-ordinate flight activities with ground crews and air-traffic control, inform crew members of flight and test procedures and direct activities of aircraft crew during flights Conduct in-flight tests and monitor functioning of aircraft equipment and systems during flights 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

Transport Canada\xc2\xbfflight instructor rating Commercial Pilot Licence - rotors Flight instrument rating Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Licence Visual Flight Rating Multi-instrument Flight Rating Occupational Health and Safety Certificate

Flight instructor ratings

Helicopter

Security and safety

Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

Own vehicle Valid driver\'s licence Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Fast-paced environment Work under pressure Tight deadlines Physically demanding Manual dexterity Attention to detail Hand-eye co-ordination Ability to distinguish between colours Sitting Combination of sitting, standing, walking Large workload Overtime required

Personal suitability

Accurate Client focus Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Flexibility Initiative Judgement Organized Reliability Team player Values and ethics

Health benefits

Dental plan Disability benefits Health care plan Paramedical services coverage Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

Bonus

Long term benefits

Life insurance Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

Free parking available Paid time off (volunteering or personal days) Team building opportunities