helicopter pilot

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Work site environment

• Commercial aviation
• Outdoors
• Government transport
• Bush pilot operation
• Noisy
• Search and rescue
• Aerial surveys
• Forest firefighting

Work setting

• Staff accommodation available
• Remote location
• Willing to relocate

Tasks

• Fly fixed wing aircrafts or helicopters
• Monitor operation of engine and aircraft systems during flight
• 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

• First Aid Certificate
• Commercial Pilot Licence - rotors
• Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Licence
• Visual Flight Rating

Aircraft experience

• Medium turbine helicopter
• Small turbine helicopter

Security and safety

• Medical exam

Transportation / travel information

• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation
• Public transportation is not available
• Willing to travel for extended periods

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Manual dexterity
• Large workload
• Hand-eye co-ordination

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?

Employment terms options

• Flexible hours

Experience

• 3 years to less than 5 years

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available