Rotor Wing First Officer

OrngeThunder Bay, Canada

30+ days ago

Salary

CAD46 hourly

Job type

Permanent

Job description

Position Summary

Rotor Wing Pilots are responsible for all aspects of aircraft operation, must be able to fly in varying conditions, handle pressure well and be flexible and adaptable. Ornge aircraft are province wide resources and aviation personnel may be required to provide flight support at bases other than the home base where demand arises. All Ornge pilots are required to complete the company’s training program and successfully pass a Transport Canada PPC. They are responsible for following all applicable policies and Standard Operating Procedures. The Second-in-Command (SIC) assists the Pilot-in-Command with the flight planning and Aircraft preparation as directed by the Pilot-in-Command. They are responsible to the Pilot-in-Command for carrying out specific duties in connection with the operation of the aircraft to which they are assigned.

Qualifications :

Completion of secondary school and graduation from a certified flying or aviation school are required;
Valid Air Transport Pilot’s Licence (ATPL) (Helicopter) issued by Transport Canada;
Minimum 500 hours of Rotary-wing flight experience;
Completed Air Transport Pilot’s License (ATPL) (Helicopter) Exams;
Valid Group 4 Instrument Rating;
Night Rating;
Valid Class 1 Medical;
Experience flying multi-engine helicopters is desirable;
Experience using Night Vision Goggles (NVG) and flying for Emergency Medical Service (EMS) or equivalent is desirable;
Ability to successfully complete the Controlled Goods Security Assessment Application for Night Vision Goggle purposes;
Valid Canadian Passport or ability to work in Canada and ability to travel to the USA;
A criminal record search is a requirement for this position; and
Immunization records with required vaccinations.

Hours and Location of Work :

Pilots are required to work various shifts (standard 12 hours) and overtime, including day and night shifts and weekends in a 24 / 7 environment, including days, afternoons and nights on weekdays, weekends, and statutory holidays;

During the course of their shift duties, Pilots will be required to overnight away from their home base;

Successful candidates must live or be willing to relocate within close proximity to the assigned base location, and reside or have a location that permits compliance with the CARs rest requirements between shifts and allows arrival at their assigned base within one and one half hour of callout when on an on-call shift; and

Employees may be required to use respiratory protective equipment and they shall co-operate in attaining an effective fit of the equipment and in particular, be clean shaven to ensure an effective facial seal to provide for the health and safety of all employees.

At Ornge, we are :

Community connectors

Equity in healthcare

Strong in our convictions

Proud of the services we provide

Uplifting in our mission, values, and services

You can expect us to be :

Promoters of diversity

Champions of inclusion and accessibility

Committed to your career advancement

A tight-knit culture

Competitive in pay, benefits, vacation time, and more

A bit about you :

You’re driven by the desire to make a difference

Excited by problem solving, you excel at in-the-moment decision making

Teamwork has always been where you thrive

You’re ready to put your skills into action in a fast-paced environment