Job Order Detail

Description

Skills and Abilities
Work site environment
- Commercial aviation, Aerial surveys, Aerial Crop dusting/spraying
Work setting
- Rural area, Staff accommodation provided
Tasks
- Follow emergency procedures to compensate for equipment malfunction or failure
- Monitor operation of engine & aircraft systems during flight
- Record equipment malfunctions and corrective actions taken during flight
- Report required repairs to ground maintenance personnel
- Co-ordinate flight activities with ground crews & 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 & systems during flights
- Conduct pre-flight inspection of aircraft and check passenger and cargo distribution to ensure that weight and balance specifications are met
- Maintain communications with flight dispatchers and weather forecasters and respond to and report in-flight emergencies and malfunctions
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Commercial Pilot Licence - fixed wing
- Pesticide Applicator's Licence
Equipment and machinery experience
- Bulk handling system, Aerial Sprayer or duster, Forklift
Specialization or experience
- Specialized environmental skills and knowledge
Security and safety
- Bondable, Medical exam
Transportation/travel information
- Vehicle supplied by employer
- Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment, Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines, Physically demanding
- Attention to detail, 20/20 vision
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Hand-eye co-ordination,  Sound discrimination
- Ability to distinguish between colours
Personal suitability
- Excellent oral & written English communication
- Organized,  Team player
- Accurate,  Client focus
- Judgement,  Reliability