first officer - air transport

Work site environment

• Commercial aviation
• Outdoors
• Bush pilot operation
• Non-smoking
• Forest firefighting
• Extremely cold

Work setting

• Rural area
• Staff accommodation available
• Staff accommodation provided
• Remote location
• Urban area
• Various locations
• Willing to relocate
• Moving cargo
• Airport

Tasks

• 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
• Record equipment malfunctions and corrective actions taken during flight
• Report required repairs to ground maintenance personnel
• Train licenced pilots for additional certification
• Test new aircraft to evaluate performance
• 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
• Transport freight between aircraft and airport warehouse
• Transport and handle dangerous goods
• Relay information to pilots in flight
• Marshall or tow aircraft to gate positions
• Drive and operate ramp-servicing vehicles and equipment

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Commercial Pilot Licence - fixed wing
• First Aid Certificate
• Airline Pilot Transport Licence - fixed wing
• Flight instrument rating
• Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Licence
• Multi-instrument Flight Rating
• Landplane and Seaplane Endorsements
• Occupational Health and Safety Certificate

Equipment and machinery experience

• Automated irrigation system
• Bulk handling system
• Forklift

Vehicle and equipment experience

• Aircraft cargo doors

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Criminal record check
• Medical exam

Transportation / travel information

• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation
• Willing to travel
• Public transportation is available
• Willing to travel for extended periods

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• 20 / 20 vision
• Ability to distinguish between colours

Own tools / equipment

• Safety equipment / gear
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Gloves
• Safety vest

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 available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Are you currently a student?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

• Early morning

Other

• Use of artificial intelligence

Employment terms options

• Evening
• Shift
• Flexible hours
• Morning
• On call
• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime available

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Mileage paid
• Night shift premium
• Pension plan
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Transportation provided by employer
• Variable or compressed work week
• Wellness program

Support for persons with disabilities

• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities
• Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and / or refugees
• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and / or refugees with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and / or refugees

Support for Veterans

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans
• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for Veterans
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans
• Recruits Veterans and other candidates with military experience through targeted hiring initiatives (for example : job fairs, outreach programs etc.)
• Assists with immediate transition needs of Veterans (for example : relocation, housing, etc.)
• Offers workshops, counselling services or other resources to help Veterans navigate their transition into the civilian workforce (for example : adapting to different organizational structures)
• Supports Veterans in translating their military skills and experience into the language of the civilian job market
• Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example : gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.)

Support for Indigenous people

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
• Provides cultural competency training and / or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
• Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers
• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
• Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for mature workers
• Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example : flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.)
• Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example : adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.)

Supports for visible minorities

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities
• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example : anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
• Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities