Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 40 hours per week Education: Other trades certificate or diploma Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

Work site environment

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Commercial aviation Outdoors At heights Bush pilot operation Confined spaces Noisy Search and rescue Aerial surveys Sightseeing Forest firefighting

Work setting

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Various locations 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 Monitor operation of engine and aircraft systems during flight Perform post-flight inspections Record equipment malfunctions and corrective actions taken during flight Report required repairs to ground maintenance personnel Train licenced pilots for additional certification 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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Commercial Pilot Licence - rotors Visual Flight Rating

Security and safety

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Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

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Valid driver's licence Own transportation Willing to travel Willing to travel regularly

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Fast-paced environment Work under pressure Attention to detail Combination of sitting, standing, walking Hand-eye co-ordination Overtime required Sitting

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

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Are you available for shift or on-call work? Are you available for the advertised start date? Are you currently legally able to work in Canada? Are you willing to relocate for this position? Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location? Do you have previous experience in this field of employment? Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Workplace information

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On the road job

Health benefits

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Dental plan * Health care plan