First officer - air transport

• Location Yellowknife, NTX1A 2R3
• Work location On site
• Salary$38,000YEAR annually / 30 to 40 hours per week
  + $.25 commission per mile Minimum wage is guaranteed
• Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
• Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, On call, Overtime available
• Starts as soon as possible
• Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Long term benefits, Other benefits
• vacancies 2 vacancies
• Source Job Bank #3615752

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

Work site environment

• Commercial aviation
• Outdoors
• At heights
• Bush pilot operation
• Noisy
• Non-smoking
• Forest firefighting

Work setting

• Rural area
• Staff accommodation available
• Staff accommodation provided
• Remote location
• Urban area
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Willing to relocate

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Follow emergency procedures to compensate for equipment malfunction or failure
• 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
• 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

Supervision

• 3-4 people
• 1 to 2 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Commercial Pilot Licence - fixed wing
• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

Flight instructor ratings

• Airplane

Equipment and machinery experience

• Forklift

Specialization or experience

• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Additional information

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Enhanced reliability security clearance
• Airport security clearance
• Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation
• Willing to travel
• Willing to travel regularly
• Willing to travel for extended periods

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Manual dexterity
• 20/20 vision
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours

Own tools/equipment

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

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
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

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

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Parking available