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Work site environment
- Commercial aviation
- At heights
- Government transport
- Bush pilot operation
- Search and rescue
- Aerial surveys
- Forest firefighting
- Heavy equipment
Work setting
- Staff accommodation available
- Rural area
- Remote location
- Various locations
- Public utilities
- Power utility
- Oil and gas industry
- Forestry and logging
- Mining Industry
Tasks
- Fly fixed wing aircrafts or helicopters
- 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
- Prepare flight evaluation reports
- Participate in emergency response planning
- Operate heavy equipment
- Provide service to passengers during flight
Certificates, licences, memberships, and coursesᅠ
- Commercial Pilot Licence - rotors
- Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Licence
- Visual Flight Rating
Photographic experience
- Aerial
Weather forecasting experience
- Forestry
Area of work experience
- Resource exploration
- Mining and exploration
- Hydro and utilities
Area of specialization
- Transportation
- Mine construction
- Fire stopping and fireproofing
Survey specialization
- Oil and gas exploration
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Medical exam
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver's licence
- Willing to travel
- Travel expenses paid by employer
- Willing to travel for extended periods
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Hand-eye co-ordination
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
Screening questions
- Are you available for the advertised start date?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
Financial benefits
- Bonus
- Mileage paid
Long term benefits
- Other benefits
Other benefits
- On-site housing options