helicopter pilot
- Fort Nelson 2, BC, Canada
Full-time
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- English
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Original job description
Overview
Languages
English
Education
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
Tasks
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Security and safety
Health benefits
Languages
English
Education
- Other trades certificate or diploma
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
- 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
Security and safety
- Medical exam
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
- Own transportation
- Public transportation is not available
- Willing to travel for extended periods
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Manual dexterity
- Large workload
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Organized
- Team player
- Accurate
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Values and ethics
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Free parking available
- On-site housing options
- Parking available
- Travel insurance
- Wellness program
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Responsibilities
Fly aircraft, monitor engine and aircraft systems, and conduct pre-flight inspections, including verifying passenger and cargo weight and balance. Coordinate with control towers, flight dispatchers, and weather forecasters, and respond to and report in-flight emergencies and malfunctions.
Requirements
Requires an other trades certificate or diploma and 3 to less than 5 years of experience. Required credentials include a First Aid Certificate, Commercial Pilot Licence for rotors, Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Licence, and Visual Flight Rating; a medical exam and valid driver's licence are also specified.
Skills
- Helicopter Piloting
- Aircraft Systems Monitoring
- Pre-Flight Inspections
- Weight And Balance Calculations
- Flight Dispatch Coordination
- Weather Monitoring
- Emergency Response
- Search And Rescue
- Aerial Surveys
- Forest Firefighting
- First Aid
- Oral Communication
- Written Communication
- Attention To Detail
- Teamwork
Benefits
- Dental Plan
- Disability Benefits
- Health Care Plan
- Paramedical Services Coverage
- Vision Care Benefits
- Group Insurance Benefits
- Life Insurance
- Free Parking
- On-Site Housing
- Travel Insurance
- Wellness Program
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Transportation
- Security & Safety
- Government & Public Sector
Keywords
- Helicopter Pilot
- Commercial Aviation
- Government Transport
- Bush Pilot Operation
- Search And Rescue
- Aerial Surveys
- Forest Firefighting
- Fixed-Wing Aircraft
- Aircraft Systems
- Pre-Flight Inspection
- Weight And Balance
- Control Tower Communications
- Flight Dispatch
- Weather Forecasting
- In-Flight Emergencies
- First Aid Certificate
- Commercial Pilot Licence - Rotors
- Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Licence
- Visual Flight Rating
- Medical Exam
- Valid Driver's Licence
- Remote Location
- Willingness To Relocate