helicopter pilot

Overview

Languages: English

Education: Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site: Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

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

Responsibilities

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

Credentials:

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

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

Benefits

Health benefits:

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

Financial benefits:

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other Benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site housing options
• Parking available
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program