Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- or equivalent experience
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
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Commercial aviation
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Outdoors
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At heights
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Government transport
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Bush pilot operation
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Dangerous
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Military operation
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Noisy
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Search and rescue
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Aerial surveys
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Sightseeing
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Aircraft testing
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Forest firefighting
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Instructing
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Fly fixed wing aircrafts or helicopters
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Follow emergency procedures to compensate for equipment malfunction or failure
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Instruct student pilots in procedures and techniques of flying aircraft and in ground-school subjects such as navigation, radio procedures and flying regulations
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Make in-flight repairs, such as replacing fuses and adjusting instruments
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Monitor operation of engine and aircraft systems during flight
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Perform post-flight inspections
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Record equipment malfunctions and corrective actions taken during flight
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Report required repairs to ground maintenance personnel
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Train licenced pilots for additional certification
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Test new aircraft to evaluate performance
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Train and prepare pilots for examination
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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
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Conduct in-flight tests and monitor functioning of aircraft equipment and systems during flights
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Conduct pre-flight inspection of aircraft and check passenger and cargo distribution to ensure that weight and balance specifications are met
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Contact control towers for takeoff clearances, arrival instructions and other information
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Maintain communications with flight dispatchers and weather forecasters and respond to and report in-flight emergencies and malfunctions
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Prepare flight evaluation reports
Supervision
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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Commercial Pilot Licence - rotors
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Airline Pilot Transport Licence - rotors
Experience and specialization
Flight instructor ratings
Additional information
Security and safety
Transportation/travel information
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Willing to travel
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Willing to travel cross-border
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Willing to travel internationally
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Fast-paced environment
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Work under pressure
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Tight deadlines
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Attention to detail
Personal suitability
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Organized
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Team player
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Initiative
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Judgement
Benefits
Health benefits
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Dental plan
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Disability benefits
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Health care plan
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Vision care benefits
Other benefits
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.