bush pilot

bush pilot

bush pilot

Alkan Air Ltd.

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Whitehorse (YT)

16 hours ago

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Education: Other trades certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Commercial aviation. Outdoors. Government transport. Bush pilot operation. Confined spaces. Noisy. Non-smoking. Work setting: Rural area. Staff accommodation available. Remote location. Urban area. Relocation costs covered by employer. Various locations. Outside Canada. Willing to relocate. Air ambulance service. Tasks: Fly fixed wing aircrafts or helicopters. Follow emergency procedures to compensate for equipment malfunction or failure. Monitor operation of engine and aircraft systems during flight. Perform post-flight inspections. Record equipment malfunctions and corrective actions taken during flight. Report required repairs to ground maintenance personnel. 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. Transport and handle dangerous goods. MS Office. Replenish fuel. Supervision: 1 to 2 people. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Airline Pilot Transport Licence - fixed wing. Flight instrument rating. Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Licence. Multi-instrument Flight Rating. Occupational Health and Safety Certificate. Equipment and machinery experience: Forklift. Weather forecasting experience: Aviation. Vehicle and equipment experience: De-icing sprayers. Type of industry experience: Corporate aviation. Security and safety: Bondable. Criminal record check. Medical exam. Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence. Own transportation. Willing to travel regularly. Travel expenses paid by employer. Public transportation is not available. Willing to travel cross-border. Willing to travel for extended periods. Willing to travel internationally. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Physically demanding. Attention to detail. Manual dexterity. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Hand-eye co-ordination. Ability to distinguish between colours. Sitting. Own tools/equipment: 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. Screening questions: Are you available for shift or on-call work?. 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 currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?. Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?. Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Health benefits: Dental plan. Disability benefits. Health care plan. Paramedical services coverage. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Bonus. Group insurance benefits. Life insurance. Pension plan. Other benefits: Free parking available. Learning/training paid by employer. Paid time off (volunteering or personal days). Parking available. Travel insurance. Wellness program. Support for newcomers and refugees: Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.). Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills t